Speeches

Introduction and Disclaimer

Good morning. I am very pleased to have an opportunity to participate in a discussion of a number of issues of international interest.

Some of the topics I will briefly

I. Introduction

I appreciate the opportunity to present this overview of developments at the Bureau of Competition over the last twelve months.(1) I have the distinct honor of succeeding Rich Parker

A. INTRODUCTION

The essential feature that is new about the "New Economy" is its increased dependence on products and services that are the embodiment of ideas. Examples include such diverse products

Senator Prentice and members of the Committee, I am Charles Harwood, Director of the Northwest Region of the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission").(1) I appreciate the opportunity to

People who labor in and around the law are naturally wary of commentary that begins with praise. They have learned, for example, that appellate court opinions that start with references to the

1. Introduction

I want to thank the Healthcare Antitrust Forum for the invitation to talk about some recent developments in healthcare antitrust at the FTC.(1) An agency representative's usual

I. Introduction

This conference symbolizes a new beginning in the privacy arena. My focus will be on general issues of Internet Privacy and the Federal Trade Commission's role in this area. I hope

It is a delight for me to participate in this panel on Merger Control in an International Context, and to join my enforcement colleagues and friends, Alex Schaub and Joel Klein, in this discussion

Good evening. I'm glad to be here tonight to offer some thoughts as to whether government antitrust enforcement is the "friend or foe" of the tech world.

Is antitrust enforcement is a "friend" or "foe

It is a pleasure to be with you this afternoon. As is always the case for Federal Trade Commissioners, it is important for me to note that my comments today are my own and in no way represent the

Introduction

The electronic marketplace promises to grow at a stunning rate. Consumers can shop around the clock from merchants around the world. Likewise, businesses can reach customers worldwide

Given the readership of ANTITRUST REPORT, I know that many of you frequently wander the halls of the Federal Trade Commission, often with clients in tow. Each of you probably has developed your own

The Commission has recently taken two enforcement actions with a potentially significant effect on distribution law. The first is a series of consent agreements involving cooperative advertising in

I am pleased to be here today in Boston - - the cradle of American liberty - - to discuss the impact of technology on the future of e-commerce and the financial services industry. At the outset, I

There is wide agreement that the last decade or so has presented an unusually lively and challenging period for antitrust analysis. Among many reasons we can point to are deregulation and problems of

Thank you for the opportunity this morning to discuss the issue of online privacy.(1) As some of you have no doubt noted, a couple of weeks ago the FTC dramatically reversed course and became an

Good afternoon, I'm very pleased to be here. I'd like to thank Howard and the ABA for inviting me. It's an added bonus that the ABA chose to hold this conference in beautiful San Francisco. I love

Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee, I am delighted to be here this morning, and I appreciate your holding this hearing to address a topic of great importance to the American people and critical

A recent book called The Experience Economy(2) presents an imaginative view of the way in which a society matures. The authors explain that economies evolve from reliance on the production and