FTC Holds Workshop on Preventing Patent Hold-Ups
Workshop participants considered mandating disclosure and restricting license terms.
Obama Directs Independent Regulatory Agencies
Executive order contains strongly worded regulatory reform guidelines.
Federal Judge Rejects Amended Google Books Settlement
Judge finds that settlement would unduly increase Google’s market power.
DOJ Approves the Google-ITA Merger but More Antitrust Scrutiny May Be Waiting in the Wings
The FTC may investigate Google’s practices after the company settles with the DOJ.
Google, Microsoft, and Monopoly Probe: Does Attitude Mean Anything?
Corporate culture affects how antitrust regulators and judges perceive the actions of corporations.
FTC Loses Bid to Block Labcorp-Westcliff Merger
Two clinical testing laboratories may now merge after judges reject the FTC’s arguments for blocking the merger.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Updates Website
New consumer protection agency prepares to assume its responsibilities in July.
“Do Not Track Me” Bill Would Promote Online Privacy
New bill would require the FTC to regulate companies’ use and collection of data about Internet users
Balancing Confidentiality and Transparent Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
EPA and the EU differ over how to respect confidential business information while enforcing environmental regulation.
Dannon Settles FTC Action by Dropping Certain Health Benefit Claims
Yogurt producer pays $21 million to states following investigation of product health claims.