Washington Examiner
FTC hits Amazon with antitrust lawsuit accusing it of manipulating the online marketplace
Jessica Melugin is quoted in the Washington Examiner on Amazon’s Antitrust lawsuit: “Free markets require functioning markets,” Mr. Davis said. “This requires enforcement of our…
Truth on the Market
“More FTC Overreach in Labor Markets”
Alden Abbott, senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center and former FTC General Counsel, discusses the recent memorandum of understanding between the FTC and the…
Truth on the Market
“Regulatory Humility of Regulatory Hubris at the Federal Trade Commission?”
Lawrence J. Spiwak, president of the Phoenix Center, explains how the FTC, under Chair Lina Khan’s leadership, has departed from longstanding antitrust norms.
American Consumer Institute
“An FTC Challenge to Kroger-Albertsons Merger Seems Likely to Fail”
Nate Scherer from the American Consumer Institute argues that the FTC would find little success in challenging the Kroger/Albertsons merger.
Washington Times
Newsom boosts climate cred by suing ‘Big Oil’ as California struggles to tap brakes on fossil fuels
CEI’s Myron Ebell is cited by the Washington Times on Newsom suing big oil: Myron Ebell, director of the Competitive Enterprise Institute’s Center for…
Reason
Environmentalists Are Destroying My Kitchen
Reason Magazine cites CEI’s Devin Watkins and Sam Kazman on environmentalist agendas: “When a new energy standard is adopted by the DOE, the result is…
PCMA
Just the Facts: Research and Analysis Finds Anti-PBM Legislation Does Not Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Patients
PCMA cites CEI’s Joel Zinberg anti PBM legislation: “This policy would significantly change drug pricing and utilization and shift billions of dollars annually from patients…
Based Politics
GOP Senator Josh Hawley channels his inner AOC with new nanny-state credit card proposal
Truth on the Market
“The FTC Lacks Authority for Competition Rulemaking”
Gregory J. Werden from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University argues that the FTC’s proposed rule banning noncompete agreements in employment contracts is unsupported…
DC Journal
Gensler ‘Choke Point’ Strategy on Crypto Suffers Legal Setbacks
CEI’s John Berlau is cited on DC Journal discussing crypto choke points: “There just seems to be a war on crypto if you look at…
Washington Examiner
“FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan Faces Ethics Complaint Over Alleged Bias Against Pharmacy Benefit Managers”
Cami Mondeaux from the Washington Examiner reports on a potential ethics violation by FTC Chair Lina Khan over the agency’s actions against Pharmacy Benefit Managers…
Real Clear Markets
“The FTC’s New Merger Guidelines Attack Freedom and the Economy”
Charles Sauer, president of the Market Institute, argues that the draft merger guidelines run contrary to a thriving free market.
Wall Street Journal
“Biden FTC’s Antitrust Bark Proves Worse Than Its Bite”
David Wainer from the Wall Street Journal discusses the FTC’s recent settlement in Amgen’s acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics.
Real Clear Markets
“Lina Khan Exhibits Impressive Hypocrisy Even by D.C. Standards”
Norm Singleton from the Market Institute addresses FTC Chair Lina Khan’s resistance to congressional oversight.
Fox News
Snapchat expands into AI with ‘Dreams’ tool: Tech frontiers ‘are messy places,’ expert warns
CEI’s Jessica Melugin is cited on Fox News about the AI Dream Tool: “We’ll see if people think this is super fun and great…
Center for Growth and Opportunity
What Does the New FTC Policy Statement Mean for Antitrust?
Dr. Ted Bolema provides an analysis of the FTC’s 2022 Policy Statement in a new paper for the Center for Growth and Opportunity at Utah…
Real Clear Markets
“Celebrate This Labor Day, and Thank a Techie”
Paul Steidler from the Lexington Institute discusses the FTC’s growing interest in regulating labor and employment issues.
Citation
AUDIO: Ryan Young Joins the Bob Harden Show
Senior Economist Ryan Young joined the Bob Harden Show to discuss the current state of our economy: Ryan-Young-September-1Download…
Washington Times
The rise of ‘old’ politicians likely to continue
DC Journal
“Keep the FTC from Aiding and Abetting China”
Paul Steidler with the Lexington Institute contends that the FTC’s targeting of American tech companies may benefit China in the race for technological supremacy.
ProMarket
“The Draft Merger Guidelines Abandon the Persuasiveness of their Predecessors”
Bilal Sayyed from TechFreedom argues that Draft Merger Guidelines are more of an advocacy document than an effective tool.
Daily Caller
EPA Revises Expansive Water Regulation To Comply With SCOTUS But Doesn’t Allow Public Comment
Daily Caller cites Daren Bakst on recent EPA regulations. “The entire process has been disgraceful starting with the agencies finalizing the January rule even though…
Washington Examiner
Resistance grows to Biden hiding costly, choking regulations
Washington Examiner cites Clyde Wayne Crews on costly regulations: Two proposed changes have been singled out by groups including the Competitive Enterprise Institute and former…
Crowdfund Insider
Competitive Enterprise Institute Financial Services Expert Comments on Bitcoin ETF Ruling: The SEC Should Heed the Words of the Court
CI received a comment from John Berlau, a Director of Finance Policy and Senior Fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) who said the…
Townhall
“The Biden Administration’s Antitrust Radicalism Reduces Consumer Satisfaction”
Vance Ginn from the Pelican Institute for Public Policy argues that antitrust overreach will ultimately harm consumers and competition.
Capitalism Magazine
“What Innovations Will Be Lost Thanks to FTC’s Merger Meddling”
Dr. Kimberlee Josephson, associate professor at Lebanon Valley College and adjunct fellow with the Consumer Choice Center, discusses the flaws of the new merger guidelines.
CBS Austin
Investors, economists hope to gain hints for what’s next as Federal Reserve meets
CBS Austin cites Senior Fellow Ryan Young on Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell’s speech: “Everyone’s gonna be interested in ‘what’s the Fed going to do…
“Sen. Cruz Blasts FTC for Colluding with EU to Target American Businesses”
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) sent letters to FTC Chair Lina Khan and the head of the EU’s San Francisco office to inquire about collusion between…
Truth on the Market
“Antitrust at the Agencies Roundup: The Cat’s Tuches of Summer Edition”
Daniel J. Gilman from the International Center for Law & Economics discusses the FTC’s upcoming Amazon case and advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on commercial…
Reason
“The Biden Administration’s Antitrust Changes Would Be Great for Bureaucrats—and Bad for Consumers”
Veronique De Rugy from the Mercatus Center discusses the new merger guidelines and the negative effects they would have for consumers.
City Journal
“Failing Upward”
Corbin Barthold from TechFreedom points out that FTC Chair Lina Khan’s actions have become more bolden, despite her losing record.
National Review
“The Feds’ ChatGPT Probe Threatens Free Speech”
Christopher Koopman and Neil Chilson from the Center for Growth and Opportunity explain how the FTC’s new investigation into OpenAI raises constitutional concerns.
Truth on the Market
“Competition Increases Concentration”
Brian Albrecht from the International Center for Law & Economics argues that the new merger guidelines ignore economic evidence from the past 20 years.
Washington Examiner
Industry groups fear new Biden regulatory changes could hobble growth
Washington Examiner cites CEI’s Clyde Wayne Crews economic growth hindrance: Even under the current $100 million threshold, the Biden administration has released a torrent…
Fox News
On Inflation Reduction Act anniversary, energy groups demand end to ‘Green New Deal-type policies’
Fox News cites CEI’s Daren Bakst on the Inflation Reduction Act:The letter to Congress, led by the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), argued that “cronyism” and…
DC Journal
Railway Safety Act Will Drive Up Prices Without Adding Safety, Critics Say
DC Journal cites CEI’s Iain Murry on the Railway Safety Act: Competitive Enterprise Institute’s vice president for strategy and senior fellow, Iain Murray, agreed, arguing…
Wall Street Journal
Regulators Gone Wild
Wall Street Journal cites CEI’s Clyde Wayne Crews on overabundance of regulation: According to the Competitive Enterprise Institute’s Clyde Wayne Crews, the Biden Administration has 297…
Washington Times
“Targeting Amazon: ‘Bidenomics’ at Work at the FTC”
Scott Brown, former U.S. Senator and ambassador, discusses the FTC’s anticipated antitrust suit against Amazon.
Citation
Dr. Joel Zinberg discusses his report on refocusing and reforming the CDC after COVID-19 on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal
CEI Senior Fellow Joel Zinberg joined Washington Journal on August 11, 2023 to discuss new study from CEI and Paragon Health Institute which found…
Bloomberg Law
“The FTC Doesn’t Have the Power to Issue Substantive Rules”
Professor Richard Pierce from George Washington University Law School explains that the FTC lacks the statutory authority to issue a ban on employee non-compete agreements.
USA Today
“If Biden’s FTC Breaks Up Bezos’ Company, Consumers Lose.
Yaël Ossowski from the Consumer Choice Center warns against Chair Lina Khan’s desire to break up Amazon.
DC Journal
“FTC Is Expanding Big-Is-Bad Philosophy to Food”
Trey Price from the American Consumer Institute highlights the FTC’s growing interest in regulating sugar and grocery store mergers.
New York Times
Climate Is Now a Culture War Issue
Washington Examiner
Labor Department to issue pro-union final rule on construction worker pay: Report
Washington Examiner cites CEI’s Sean Higgins on union regulations: Sean Higgins, a research fellow at the libertarian Competitive Enterprise Institute, told the Washington Examiner that the key…
Truth on the Market
“The FTC’s Gambit Against Amazon: Navigating a Multiverse of Blowback and Consumer Harm”
Lazar Radic and Geoffrey Manne from the International Center for Law & Economics argue that the FTC’s anticipated lawsuit against Amazon is unlikely to be…
Townhall
“Antitrust Enforcement Takes a Regressive Turn”
Rachel Chiu from the Committee for Justice discusses how the draft merger guidelines depart from accepted antitrust principles.
National Review
“The Problems at the FTC Go Beyond Losing Merger Battles”
Mark Jamison from the American Enterprise Institute provides insight on numerous problems at Khan’s FTC.
Real Clear Markets
“The Biden Administration’s Twisted, Anti-Growth, M&A Policies”
Paul Steidler from the Lexington Institute argues that the new merger guidelines are overly broad and arbitrary.
Townhall
“Lina Khan Keeps Dodging Congressional Oversight to Effect Her Radical Agenda”
David McGarry from Taxpayers Protection Alliance talks about Chair Lina Khan’s departure from institutional and ethical norms.
Law360
“Merger Guidelines’ Broad Tack Ignores Recent Precedent”
Attorneys from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP, Jay Rybnicek, Laura Onken, and Tim Swartz, discuss the new merger guidelines.