Topic: U.S. Federal Trade Commission

Identity theft: How to protect your kids

Identity theft that targets children is rising. Here are five steps to protect your family.

Wall Street financial reform one step closer to becoming law

Wall Street financial reform took another step early Friday to reaching the President's desk when a House and Senate conference committee reached agreement on financial overhaul regulations.

Blather-fighters hand out clarity awards

The Center for Plain Language has issued its first awards for the best and worst examples of public communications.

As 'new media' proliferate, does government have a role?

The Federal Trade Commission is holding hearings on whether government should have any regulatory role as blogs and web-only news sites proliferate. It's a red flag for many journalists.

Justice Department declares war on doctors

In a landmark Idaho case, the Justice Department forced a group of doctors to accept government price controls.

Trade talk for Dwayne Wade? OK. For businessmen? Jail time.

Soon-to-be free agent Dwayne Wade can talk trades with other NBA players that could land ordinary business people in jail for price fixing.

FTC clears Google purchase of mobile ad service AdMob

Google's $750 million purchase of Admob strengthens the firm's dominance of web advertising.

FTC goes after Google under antitrust law

After Google acquired mobile web advertising company AdMob, the FTC called foul for illegally reducing industry competition. But does the FTC really understand the emerging industry enough?

FTC should target Wall Street, not Apple

Apple isn't the problem. Wall Street's big banks are the problem.

Reader mailbag

Tips and advice to readers on their personal finance questions.

FTC considers anti-trust inquiry into Apple

Apple says developers must use a specific source language in creating apps for its iPhone. The FTC is concerned and is opening anti-trust inquiries.

Why did the FTC help Trader Joe's break into Maine?

After the FTC seized property from Whole Foods and offered it to Trader Joe's at below-market price, the popular grocer finally entered the Portland, ME, market. Why does Trader Joe's need the FTC's help breaking into that market?

The different angles of market competition for consumer goods

Is the FTC concealing information?

One blogger struggles to get requested information from the Federal Trade Commission.

Just how experienced is a regulator's experience?

Courts sometimes use a regulator's experience to justify rulings. Is that fair if there's no data to back up regulators' claims?

Competition restored? When companies must undo a merger.

The FTC can decide that a merger must be undone, even years after its completion.

Congress confirms FTC members without enough scrutiny

The Senate confirmed this week two new members of the powerful Federal Trade Commission. There wasn't enough scrutiny.

Monopoly is in the eye of the regulator

Labeling a company a monopoly is a tricky calculation. 

Mr. Leibowitz, tear down this firewall!

PepsiCo announced today it will set up a "firewall" to ensure that its ownership of two bottling companies does not give it access to sensitive information about its rival Dr Pepper Snapple.

Bust up the health insurance trusts

The health-insurance industry is exempt from anti-trust laws. It's time to change that. 

Woodrow Wilson: A Biography

This excellent biography offers a much-needed adjustment of Woodrow Wilson’s place in popular history.

Intel lawsuit signals shift in federal antitrust policy

The Federal Trade Commission's new antitrust lawsuit against Intel is an indication that the Obama administration will be more aggressive than the Bush regime was in regulating companies that dominate their industry.

How to keep your teen safe on the Internet

Talking about the consequences of posting pictures or phone numbers on Facebook, rather than banning the technology entirely, is the best way to help teens use the Internet safely, a new consumer protection guide from the Federal Trade Commission says.

NY attorney general v. Intel: tougher antitrust stance in US?

The New York attorney general's suit against Intel may signal a tougher stance against antitrust violations in the US.

Baby Einstein refunds extended after activist fight

The popular Baby Einstein DVD series has come under fire by parenting activists.