Antitrust

Understanding Irredeemably Inefficient Acts

Understanding Irredeemably Inefficient Acts

Exploring the real costs of intentional, non-consensual transfers of money.

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.

Senators Question President’s Pick for OIRA Administrator

Senators Question President’s Pick for OIRA Administrator

Howard Shelanski questioned on delays, retrospective review, and role for cost-benefit analysis.

Patent Trolls: No Fairytale Ending in Sight?

Patent Trolls: No Fairytale Ending in Sight?

Debate rages on as Congress considers legislation to solve this problem.

Are Social Media Sites Engaging in Anti-Competitive Conduct?

Are Social Media Sites Engaging in Anti-Competitive Conduct?

A new paper dissects antitrust claims against social media.

Regulatory Analysis: Year in Review

Regulatory Analysis: Year in Review

We feature our top analysis essays from 2012.

Regulatory News: Year in Review

Regulatory News: Year in Review

We feature our top news posts from 2012.

FTC Launches Investigation into Data Brokerage Companies

FTC Launches Investigation into Data Brokerage Companies

Agency to determine whether more regulation is needed to protect consumers.

FTC Initiates Review of Fred Meyer Guides

FTC Initiates Review of Fred Meyer Guides

Agency reconsiders guidance on law helping small retail businesses.

Court Approves Google’s Privacy Settlement

Court Approves Google’s Privacy Settlement

Federal judge approves FTC’s action over Google’s Safari practices.

Regulation as a Dynamic Macroeconomic Enterprise

Regulation as a Dynamic Macroeconomic Enterprise

Regulators can do a better job of anticipating reactions when designing regulations.

Smartphone Patent Wars: The Role for Import Bans

Smartphone Patent Wars: The Role for Import Bans

Congress holds hearings on the role of import bans in licensing of standard essential patents.