When a State Agency is Not a State Actor
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide when a state agency is immune from federal antitrust law.
Is Privacy an Antitrust Concern?
Politicians and activists urge synthesis, but the FTC remains skeptical.
The Costs and Benefits of Data Brokers
Data brokers’ use of big data leads to questions about how best to protect consumers.
FTC Chair Edith Ramirez Outlines Agenda on “Big Data”
Commission head urges efforts to protect privacy, increase transparency, and enhance consumer choice.
Supreme Court to Hear FTC Challenge to Licensing Board
Dispute over teeth-whitening regulations may expand federal antitrust authority over states.
FCC, FTC Merger Necessary to Modernize Communications Regulation, Comment Suggests
FCC’s largely duplicative functions should be redeployed to other agencies, says think tank.
FCC Rules on Robocalls Go Into Effect
New regulations to protect consumers from telemarketers’ automatic calls.
Week in Review
State AGs urge e-cigarette rule, financial regulators propose credit risk retention rule, and more…
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
Howard Shelanski questioned on delays, retrospective review, and role for cost-benefit analysis.
FTC Report Shows Increase in Pay-for-Delay Drug Settlements
Agency report indicates that potentially anti-competitive drug settlements are on the rise.
OMB Releases Draft of Annual Report on Regulation’s Impacts
Major rules, especially EPA’s, potentially create enormous net benefits.