Abigail Slater

Abigail Slater is the Antitrust Law Section Leader at the American Bar Association and the Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy at the Fox Corporation in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the Fox Corporation, she was General Counsel at the Internet Association and spent ten years at the Federal Trade Commission.

Why “Big Data” Is a Big Deal

Why “Big Data” Is a Big Deal

The ongoing Google antitrust trial could shape the future role of big data in digital markets and artificial intelligence.

The Dawn of a New Era for Copyright Online

The Dawn of a New Era for Copyright Online

Recent legislation that targets illegal digital streaming provides a template for digital copyright law.

EARN IT Act Calls Internet Content Moderation Into Question

EARN IT Act Calls Internet Content Moderation Into Question

Proposed legislation targets online child sexual exploitation, but tech advocates say it may hamper encryption.

Will the White House’s AI Policies Lead to Permissionless Innovation?

Will the White House’s AI Policies Lead to Permissionless Innovation?

New artificial intelligence guidelines aim to improve oversight of growing automation in the United States.

The FTC and Net Neutrality’s Plan B

The FTC and Net Neutrality’s Plan B

Would the FTC be an effective body for regulating Internet openness?

Why We Need Encryption Now More Than Ever

Why We Need Encryption Now More Than Ever

Encryption should be seen not only as an essential consumer protection tool, but also as an essential national security tool.

Solving the FBI-Apple Dispute

Solving the FBI-Apple Dispute

Apple-FBI dispute highlights the value of improving law enforcement’s technical capacity.

The Tremor, Quake, and Aftershock of EU Privacy Norms

The Tremor, Quake, and Aftershock of EU Privacy Norms

Could the European Union’s privacy standard become the global norm?

Digital Copyright Reaches the Supreme Court (Perhaps)

Digital Copyright Reaches the Supreme Court (Perhaps)

Authors Guild seeks SCOTUS review of copyright case against Google.

The Costs and Benefits of Data Brokers

The Costs and Benefits of Data Brokers

Data brokers’ use of big data leads to questions about how best to protect consumers.

House Bill Would Limit FDA Oversight of Health Apps

House Bill Would Limit FDA Oversight of Health Apps

Supporters of legislation argue FDA will not cabin its regulatory power on its own.

The Tennis Channel v. Comcast: Game Over?

The Tennis Channel v. Comcast: Game Over?

New opinion highlights debate over the role of antitrust law in FCC disputes.