Op-Eds
The FTC Jettisons Economics—and Law
The Federal Trade Commission is stepping up its pursuit of its new favorite bogeyman: Pharmacy Benefit Managers. Two months ago, the FTC issued an …
The Wall Street Journal
The FTC Goes Evidence-Free
Through three years of Lina Khan’s leadership, the Federal Trade Commission has suffered an unprecedented streak of high-profile court defeats. That’s because the agency regularly makes…
Blog
Missing the economists in FTC’s latest PBM study
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its not-so-objectively titled interim report on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs): Pharmacy Benefit Managers: The Powerful Middlemen Inflating Drug…
Timeline: Federal Trade Commission Unhinged
Commentary
Bloomberg
“Lina Khan’s Replacement at FTC to Be Vetted by an Aide to Vance”
Bloomberg reports on potential leadership changes within the FTC under the incoming administration.
Truth on the Market
“The FTC World Keeps on Turning”
Dan Gilman with the International Center for Law & Economics provides an overview of the latest at the FTC.
Reason
“Good Riddance, Lina Khan”
Elizabeth Nolan Brown from Reason bids an early farewell to Lina Khan’s reign at the FTC.
ITIF
“Antitrust in a Second Trump Term: Six Challenges Facing the New Administration”
Joe Coniglio with the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation offers some antitrust advice for the second-term Trump administration.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
New House Report on Lina Khan’s Leadership at the FTC
The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability released a new staff report detailing how Chair Khan has politicized the Commission and departed from Agency norms.
National Review
“What Will the Election Mean for Antitrust?”
Robert Bork Jr. explores what the election results might mean for antitrust enforcement at the FTC.
Center for Data Innovation
“Latest FTC Warning About Algorithmic Pricing Runs Counter to Facts”
Daniel Castro with the Center for Data Innovation explains how the the FTC’s recent rhetoric on algorithmic pricing is deceptive and paints a bleak picture…
Bloomberg
“FTC’s Khan Targeted by Two GOP Lawmakers for ‘Campaign’ Trips”
Bloomberg reports on House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan’s and Senator Mike Lee’s inquiry into Chair Lina Khan’s recent appearances at campaign-like events.
About Eye on FTC
Over nearly a century of independence, the Federal Trade Commission operated with broad, sometimes open-ended legal standards to police competition. During the past forty years, the agency sought to optimize consumer welfare in its analysis. No longer is this the case. FTC Chairman Lina Khan has taken issue with numerous industries, trade practices, and regulatory norms. Her expansive view of the agency and the public interest clashes with established practices, the law, and what is best for consumers. At the Competitive Enterprise Institute, we believe no industry is safe from this regulator’s abuse of power and that consumers are in jeopardy. We seek to spotlight agency overreach to help inform legislators, and, ultimately, to restore the agency’s core mission of protecting consumer welfare.
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EVENTS
A comprehensive list of FTC-related policy events at the FTC, CEI, and outside organizations.
VIDEO: "FTC's Sweeping Non-Compete Ban"
The Federalist Society hosted a webinar on May 9, 2024, discussing the FTC's final rule banning most employee noncompete agreements.
VIDEO: "Fireside Chat with FTC Commissioner Melissa Holyoak"
The Federalist Society hosted an event on May 21, 2024, featuring FTC Commissioner Melissa Holyoak at the Mayflower Hotel.
VIDEO: "Who's Canning Competition? The FTC's Trip Down the Grocery Aisle"
CEI hosted an online event on July 9, 2024, discussing the FTC's case against the Kroger/Albertsons merger, the Commission's study on supply chains, and a potential revival of the Robinson-Patman Act.
VIDEO: "FTC's Interim Pharmacy Benefit Manager Report - Assessing Vigor"
The Federalist Society hosted an online webinar on July 22, 2024, discussing the FTC's recent 6(b) report on pharmacy benefit managers.
VIDEO: "CEI Lunch Briefing: A Global Antitrust Paradox"
CEI hosted a lunch briefing on August 7, 2024, discussing how increased antitrust enforcement might affect the US's competitiveness abroad.
VIDEO: "Fireside Chat with the New FTC Commissioners"
The Technology Policy Institute hosted an event on August 20, 2024, featuring FTC Commissioners Andrew Ferguson and Melissa Holyoak.
"The Feds Unfriend Facebook: Why the FTC's Meta Antitrust Case Should Fail"
September 4, 2024 - The Washington Legal Foundation and TechFreedom will host an online webinar to discuss the FTC's antitrust suit against Meta.
Past Events on the Federal Trade Commission
Requests for Comment
Requests for comment notices from the Federal Trade Commission
Petition for Rulemaking by the Consumer Technology Association on the Trade Regulation Rule Relating to Power Outlet Claims for Amplifiers
Request for Information on Franchise Agreements and Franchisor Business Practices
The FTC issued a request for information on provisions of franchise agreements and franchisor business practices. The comment period closes October 24, 2024.
Read MoreFinal Rule Announcements
A list of recent final rule announcements from the Federal Trade Commission.
"Click-to-Cancel" Rule
Premerger Notification Form
Non-Compete Clause Rule
Final Rule, “Non-Compete Clause Rule,” effective September 4, 2024.
Read MoreProcedures for Review of Final Civil Sanctions Imposed Under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act
| Final Rule, “Procedures for Review of Final Civil Sanctions Imposed Under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act,” effective October 4, 2022. |
Adjudications & Settlements
Administrative adjudications from the Federal Trade Commission.
FTC Announces Three Right-to-Repair Cases: Do Your Warranties Comply with the Law?
Adjudications, “FTC Announces Three Right-to-Repair Cases: Do Your Warranties Comply with the Law?” July 7, 2022.
Read MoreEpic Games Agrees to Pay $275 Million Penalty
December 19, 2022 – Fortnite creator, Epic Games, agrees to settlement with FTC over allegations that the video game developer violated children’s privacy law.
Read MoreNews & Announcements
Recent news and announcements from the FTC.
FTC Proposes Blanket Prohibition Preventing Facebook from Monetizing Youth Data
The FTC requests $160 million budget increase for FY 2024
March 13, 2023 – The FTC submitted its budget request to Congress, seeking $590 million for FY 2024. This is an increase of $160 million above FY 2023.
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