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Diversity Lab probe tests antitrust law against DEI

The Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust probe of Diversity Lab, a consulting firm that helped law firms broaden candidate pools for hiring and promotion, opens a new front in the Trump administration’s campaign against diversity, equity and...

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The complexities of surveillance pricing

Surveillance pricing is widely considered unfair and anti-consumer, but action against it has been moving in only small steps for one simple reason. It has proven surprisingly difficult to define the precise conduct to be banned. But activity has been picking up in state legislatures.

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FTC chair leads with singular authority as he steers agency in new directions

Andrew Ferguson doesn’t lack for confidence. The second person in a row under the age of 40 appointed to lead the Federal Trade Commission, Ferguson is a fast-talking, sharp-minded conservative who...

FTC issues report to Congress on private domestic adoptions

In a congressionally mandated report on the Federal Trade Commission’s oversight of domestic private adoption practices, the agency said it has made “continuing efforts” in that area since a pair...

Lawmakers renew effort to strengthen digital platform rules

Two of the Senate’s advocates for stronger antitrust enforcement are again pushing legislation aimed at taming the power of digital platforms, but doubts remain over the prospects for passage.

Paramount-Warner deal still faces state scrutiny after federal clearance

State antitrust enforcers are still planning to challenge the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger despite a decision by the federal government to stand down, MLex has learned.

Privacy Corner: Survey reveals LGBTQ community’s online risks

Online spaces are often where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals feel the safest. Yet they’re concerned with their digital privacy and online censorship as more states try to...

Fox-Roku deal tees up antitrust review of streaming, connected-TV ads

Fox’s proposed $22 billion acquisition of Roku is likely to receive significant antitrust review over vertical issues in streaming distribution, connected-TV advertising and the treatment of rival...

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Former FTC attorney Abbott moves to Venable

A key member of the Federal Trade Commission’s trial team that blocked Sysco’s proposed merger with US Foods in 2015 is joining Venable after several years practicing law at another firm.