Ferguson shakes up FTC culture as staff brace for firings
A series of all-staff memos sent by new Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson over the last month offers a glimpse into the shifting culture at an agency facing demands for change from the White House alongside real risks of budget...
Lessons from the Tempur Sealy-Mattress Firm case
Ouch, the value of experience! On Jan. 31, the Federal Trade Commission lost its bid for an injunction against mattress-maker Tempur Sealy’s buyout of the retail chain Mattress Firm. That hurt since the case had represented the agency’s best chance to get a litigated win against an important...
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Wright defamation trial set to begin March 10
Former Federal Trade Commissioner Joshua Wright’s defamation case against two former students and colleagues who accused him of sexual harassment will begin on March 10 in a Virginia state court.
State antitrust collaboration with federal officials expected to continue
State enforcers expect to continue cooperating with federal officials in their antitrust investigations as they stress the important role of a harmonious approach to antitrust law.
Weiser, an antitrust stalwart, gears up for Colorado governor’s race
Phil Weiser, Colorado’s attorney general, is seeking higher office, with a bid for governor of his state for the 2026 election.
DOJ antitrust nominee open to M&A settlements, criticizes Big Tech abuses
Gail Slater, who is President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next antitrust chief of the Department of Justice, told lawmakers noncompete clauses, consolidation in food and pharmaceuticals, and Big...
FTC faces threats to independence from White House, courts
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson wants it to be easier for the president to fire him and other commissioners. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has asserted more control over the...
Legislators mull ‘right to repair’ as more state AGs join FTC’s suit
In recent weeks, the Federal Trade Commission has brought the issue of the “right to repair” agricultural equipment into the courtroom, challenging manufacturer Deere & Co. over its practices. Now,...
Diving into Musk’s purchase of Twitter
Billionaire Elon Musk is shaking up the federal government through his work with the Department of Government Efficiency. He took a similar approach when he bought Twitter in 2022 and massively restructured it.