Fox News
Federal judge rules that 156-year-old ban on at-home distilling is unconstitutional
Fox News cites CEI’s Devin Watkins and Dan Greenberg on Hobby Distillers Association v. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau et al: Devin Watkins,…
Real Clear Markets
“Lina Khan Seeks More Funding to Help Europe Regulate U.S. Companies”
Charles Sauer with the Market Institute urges Congress to not increase the FTC’s budget.
Truth on the Market
“Reports of the Current FTC’s Intellectual Integrity Have Been Greatly Exaggerated”
Dan Gilman with the International Center for Law & Economics discusses the economic shortcomings of the FTC’s 6(b) study on pharmacy benefit managers.
Real Clear Markets
“Markets, Not the FTC, Produce Affordable Luxury”
Norm Singleton from the Market Institute argues that the FTC’s challenge to the Tapestry/Capri merger is ill founded.
The Hill
“The FTC Should Throw Out Its ‘Junk Fees’ Rule and Start Over”
Yaël Ossowski from the Consumer Choice Center argues that the FTC’s junk fee rule defies market logic.
Wall Street Journal
“Lina Khan Loses in Court Again—This Time on Non-Competes”
The Wall Street Journal‘s editorial board discusses the preliminary injunction of the noncompete rule.
Truth on the Market
“After Loper Bright, FTC Awaits Its Turn At-Bat”
Dan Gilman with the International Center for Law & Economics explores what effect the overturning of Chevron may have on the FTC’s noncompete rule.
Wall Street Journal
“FTC Blocks Tempur Sealy, Mattress Firm’s Deal on Competition Concerns
The Wall Street Journal reports on the FTC’s recent challenge to Tempur Sealy’s $4 billion acquisition of Mattress Firm.
Real Clear Markets
“Non-Competes: A Uniquely Effective Tool for Protecting IP”
Sean Heather from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discusses the FTC’s noncompete rule and the potential harm to intellectual property rights.
DC Journal
Energy Industry Warns of ‘Irreparable Harm’ to Grid From EPA’s New Emissions Rule
DC Journal cited CEI’s experts on EPA’s New Emissions Rule “There’s just no way that the numbers work,” said Paige Lambermont, a research fellow at the…
The Daily Caller
Biden Admin Outsourcing Energy Policies To Unelected Blue State Bureaucrats
The Daily Caller cited CEI on regulation of consumer energy “EPA-granted waivers enable CARB to effectively dictate motor vehicle, trucking, and rail transport policies for…
Fox News
VIDEO: Fox News Cites Dan Greenberg on Appliance Regulations
Fox News cites CEI General Counsel Dan Greenberg on a lawsuit against Biden’s Department of Energy…
Bloomberg Law
“FTC Noncompete Rule Challenge Will Be Decided Without Hearing”
Bloomberg Law reports on the latest in Ryan LLC’s challenge to the FTC’s noncompete rule in federal court.
Real Clear Markets
“Lina Khan Is the True ‘Mob Boss’ She Claims to Be Going After”
Tom Hebert from Americans for Tax Reform discusses concerning comments Chair Khan made about leaders in the private sector.
Timeline: Federal Trade Commission Unhinged
An illustrative timeline produced by the Competitive Enterprise highlighting the most glaring and head-scratching actions taken by the current Federal Trade Commission.
The Square Center
Study would review DEP permits to ‘get government out of the way’
The Center Square cited CEI on DEP permits An analysis from the Competitive Enterprise Institute found that DEP’s regional offices vary dramatically in the time it…
The Hill
“Antitrust Goes Industrial”
Fred Ashton from American Action Forum discusses the FTC’s attempts to reshape the American economy under Chair Lina Khan.
ProMarket
“The Legality of the FTC’s Noncompete Ban Is Less Certain than Masur and Posner Suggest”
Gus Hurwitz with the International Center for Law & Economics responds to an article by Jonathan Masur and Eric Posner on the fate of the…
DC Journal
“U.S. Tech Groups Say FTC’s Khan Misled Congress over Digital Trade Regs”
Taylor Millard from InsideSources reports on new revelations showing the Lina Khan was less than truthful regarding communications with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai.
Fox Business
“Biden admin hit with lawsuit over rules about dishwashers and washing machines”
CEI’s Dan Greenburg was quoted in Fox Business on CEI’s lawsuit against the Biden Administration. On June 13th, CEI filed a lawsuit against the Department…
Wall Street Journal
“The FTC Brings Back the 1930s”
The Wall Street Journal‘s editorial board highlights the problems with reviving the 1936 Robinson-Patman Act.
National Review
Think-Tank President Kent Lassman Swam the English Channel
National Review Cited CEO Kent Lassman for swimming the English Channel Our friend Kent Lassman, president of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, swam…
The Washington Times
More than 75% of hotels report nagging labor shortages despite wage hikes
The Washington Times cited CEI’s experts on wage hikes The problem is that immigrants have better job options in a “historically tight” labor market, said…
NOTUS
Hundreds of Lawyers Are Gathering in Washington to Plot a Way to Save Biden’s Climate Agenda
NOTUS cited CEI’ Daren Bakst on Biden’s climate agenda Conservative groups are already eying the Biden administration’s latest regulations, arguing that its focus on climate…
The Washington Times
Biden is coming after your light bulbs — again
The Washington Times cited CEI’s experts on energy regulation “That’s the problem with these agencies. They make their living cranking out more and more regulations.
Wall Street Journal
“FTC Opens Antitrust Probe of Microsoft AI Deal”
The Wall Street Journal reports on the FTC’s investigation into Microsoft’s investments in OpenAI and Inflection.
National Review
“Lina Khan’s Amazon Flip-Flop”
Tom Hebert from Americans for Tax Reform discusses Lina Khan’s inconsistent view of Amazon’s prices.
Antitrust Education Project
“Federal Judge in North Carolina Prevents FTC from Killing Two Hospitals”
The Antitrust Education Project details the FTC’s loss in its attempt to block non-profit hospital Novant Health’s acquisitions.
Politico
“FTC Preparing Lawsuit over Alcohol Pricing”
Politico reports on an anticipated lawsuit by the FTC against an American alcohol distributer under the Robinson-Patman Act.
Truth on the Market
“All Roads Lead to Dallas: FTC Non-Compete Rule Set to Fact Its First Legal Test in the Northern District of Texas”
Amir Tayrani from the law firm of Gibson Dunn previews the case challenging the FTC’s noncompete rule.
Daily Caller
EXCLUSIVE: Dozens Of Energy Orgs Ask Congress To Kill Bill They Say Would ‘Inevitably’ Lead To Carbon Taxes
CEI’s coalition letter addressing the PROVE IT Act was cited in Daily Caller: Among others, some of the organizations that signed the letter include the…
Daily Caller
EXCLUSIVE: Dozens Of Energy Orgs Ask Congress To Kill Bill They Say Would ‘Inevitably’ Lead To Carbon Taxes
Daily Caller cited CEI on the PROVE ACT Among others, some of the organizations that signed the letter include the Competitive Enterprise Institute, the American…
Penn Live
Harrisburg is taking a wrong approach to drug pricing | PennLive letters
CEI’s Joel Zinberg was cited in a Penn Live article on Pharmacy Benefit Managers: Joel Zinberg from the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) explains, “PBMs enhance…
Bloomberg Law
NRA Ruling Eyed for Clues in Supreme Court Social Media Case
CEI’s Devin Watkins was cited in a Bloomberg Law article on the likely legal justification of an incoming Supreme Court ruling: Devin Watkins, an…
Daily Caller
Dozens Of Energy Groups Ask Congress To Overturn Biden’s Green Power Plant Rules
Washington Post
“The FTC’s Trustbusting Is Getting Ridiculous. Luxury Handbags? Please.”
George Will with the Washington Post highlights the absurdity of the FTC’s case against the Tapestry-Capri merger.
Truth on the Market
“Will the FTC Reinvigorate an Antiquated Law that Raises Prices?”
Alden Abbott from Mercatus Center warns that an attempt by the FTC to revive the Robinson-Patman Act would be ill-advised.
Wall Street Journal
“Lina Khan’s Amazon Antitrust Paradox”
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board discusses the FTC’s opposition to the American Booksellers Association intervening its suit against Amazon.
Washington Examiner
Buzz: Household debt to Feds $815,788; Trump-Levin share well-done steaks
CEI’s Wayne Crews is cited in Washington Examiner on the per-household debt burden: Our friend Clyde Wayne Crews, the regulations expert at the Competitive Enterprise Institute,…
Politico
Biden’s got a plan to protect science from Trump
CEI’s Joel Zinberg was cited in Politico on the obstacles Trump faces with the NIH: Trump should have no illusions about what he’s up against,…
Rethinking Anti-Trust
Achieving Change at the Federal Trade Commission
CEI’s Tim Muris and Howard Beales joined the Rethinking Anti-Trust podcast to discuss achieving change at the FTC:…
Daily Caller
‘Money Has To Come From Somewhere’: New York Winning Big From Biden’s Domestic Agenda Despite Poor Business Climate
CEI’s Ryan Young is cited in Daily Caller on government subsidies: “Subsidies make taxpayers worse off because that subsidy money has to come from…
Washington Examiner
Biden floods the swamp with record tally of regulations
CEI’s Wayne Crews is cited in the Washington Examiner on an influx of regulations: Meanwhile the regulations czar at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, …
Daily Caller
Biden’s Climate Agenda Is Running Headfirst Into A Wall Of His Own Making
CEI’s Ryan Young was cited in Daily Caller on Biden’s climate agenda: “Tariffs on Chinese EVs won’t just make Chinese EVs more expensive, they…
City Journal
“Lina Khan’s New Club”
Corbin Barthold with TechFreedom takes a look at the FTC’s assertion of substantive rulemaking authority under the FTC Act.
Wall Street Journal
“Another Lina Khan Theory Loses in Court”
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board discusses the FTC’s recent loss in federal court involving the anesthesiology market in Texas.
Real Clear Markets
“Do Chanel Buyers Shop at Walmart? What Say the FTC?”
Tirzah Duren from the American Consumer Institute discusses the shortcomings of the FTC’s relevant market definition in its challenge to the merger between Tapestry Inc.
National Review
“Risky Bets by Entrepreneurs Should Be Celebrated, Not Stifled”
Tom Hebert from Americans for Tax Reform dispels a number of misconceptions underlying FTC Chair Khan’s view of mergers and acquisitions.
ITIF
“America Needs Big Tech to Beat Big China”
Robert Atkinson, President of the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation, explains how FTC Chair Lina Kahn’s antitrust agenda will harm the competitiveness of US companies. …
Wall Street Journal
“The FTC Smears Scott Sheffield”
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board discusses the FTC’s recent complaint against former CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources Co.