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Angry House Members Vent at FTC and Vote to Cut its Budget
“Why are you losing so much? Are you losing on purpose?” An implacable Lina Khan fended off four hours of hostile questions from members of the House Judiciary Committee, who criticized her ethics and performance as…
Looking For Plausibility In FTC's Amgen Merger Challenge
Is FTC trying to revive the discredited P&G case? In the 60s the Commission blocked an acquisition because it would give the company a marketing advantage. Efficient marketing is good for companies and consumers. In…
Chair Khan Faces Skeptical Appropriators - Controversial Initiatives Imperil Budget Increase
“ The FTC with a cavalier attitude is weighing in on areas that are outside its authority and deciding issues on subjective means…. I can’t support a massive increase for the Commission’s budget, especially given the…
FTC Proposes to Regulate Virtually Every Labor Relationship in the United States
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission revealed what it meant when it vowed to be more than an antitrust and consumer protection agency. It announced a proposal to regulate virtually every labor and service…
Once Upon a Time in Federal Court
On January 14, so called Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli was found personally liable for antitrust claims brought by the FTC and 7 State AGs. His company Vyera raised the price of medication Daraprim by 4000% after it…