As published in Antitrust Report
Probably no single issue currently is receiving as much attention as the topic of relief in merger cases. The question of whether there is a remedy to an anticompetitive merger and what that remedy should be is perhaps the single most intriguing and complex issue faced by the Bureau of Competition of the Federal Trade Commission.
Electronic commerce on the Internet, or "e-commerce," is a subject of compelling public interest. Billions are invested in reliance on its growth potential, the media are blanketed with stories about it, and it is the dominant theme in numerous conferences of business people and lawyers. Yet, the volume of consumer transactions on the Internet (as opposed to business-to-business transactions) is still relatively small,(2) and no one really knows whether its immense potential will be fully realized.
Canada/United States Law Institute Case Western Reserve University School of Law
* The views expressed here are those of the author, and not necessarily of the Federal Trade Commission or any Commissioner.
The theme of this conference and the title of this talk, "Unfairness and the Internet," combines two subjects of more than ordinary interest. Because the Internet is relatively new, however, and precedent is sparse, I will necessarily have to be speculative and subjective.(2) Because the past so often foreshadows the future, the best place to begin is with a brief review of the ways that the concept of unfairness has been applied in the off-line world.
The American Bar Association Spring Meeting 2000, Federal Trade Commission Committee
Washington, D.C.
ABA Antitrust Section 48th Annual Spring Meeting, Chair's Showcase Program, Antitrust at the Millennium: Looking Back and Moving Forward
Washington, D.C.
International Bar Association, Legal Challenges for Latin Americans in the New Millenium Third Regional Conference
Santiago, Chile
* The views expressed here are those of the author, and not necessarily of the Federal Trade Commission or any Commissioner.
The Columbia University International Journalists Seminar
Welcome to the Federal Trade Commission! The FTC is a law enforcement agency that has been on duty since 1915, protecting consumers from unfair methods of competition and deceptive business practices.
I am one of the five FTC Commissioners and would like to give you an overview of the FTC, its missions, its organization, and where it fits into our government.
Remarks at the National Home Equity Mortgage Association's Annual Conference 2000, Hyatt Grand Cypress Resort
Orlando, Florida
As is always the case, we Commissioners need to remind our audiences that our remarks at gatherings such as this are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission or any of my fellow Commissioners.
Before I launch into the topic of the FTC and fair lending, I would like to share with you some personal observations and philosophy about government which guide my approach to decision making as a Commissioner at the FTC, as well as in my past executive roles in the federal government.
Panel Discussion at the 2000 Global Internet Summit. Center For Performing Arts, George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Thank you to Governor Gilmore, Chairman Bliley, and George Mason University for hosting this very timely summit. Before I begin, let me say that I speak only for myself and not for the Federal Trade Commission.
Remarks before The American Law Institute-American Bar Association (ALI-ABA) Product Distribution And Marketing Meeting
Scottsdale, Arizona
Good Morning. I am happy to be with ALI-ABA again this year to talk about the Federal Trade Commission's ("FTC's") national advertising program.
The FTC's national advertising program is a vibrant and integral part of the Commission's mission. Over the years this meeting has served as a forum to highlight recent developments and initiatives so, I am really delighted to have this opportunity to be here today.
Remarks before The American Law Institute-American Bar Association (ALI-ABA), Product Distribution And Marketing Meeting
Scottsdale, Arizona
Good afternoon. I'm very pleased to be here again. This is my third year in a row participating in this program. I always enjoy meeting with all of you and having a chance to tell you about some of the FTC's recent activities relating to distribution and marketing. This afternoon, we focus on antitrust issues arising in the context of vertical business relationships.
The National Association Of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
Washington, D.C.
Thank you Commissioner Jacobs for that introduction. I am delighted to be here this afternoon to talk with you about Truth in Advertising in Telecommunications and Electricity.
My goal today is to: 1. Provide a brief summary of the FTC's Advertising Law 2. Discuss the Joint FCC/FTC Policy Statement For The Advertising of Dial-Around and other Truth in Long Distance Services to consumers(1) 3. Describe the Commission's consumer protection position in the electric power industry deregulation debate
Dissenting Statement of FCC Commissioner Furchgott-Roth
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Cutting Edge Antitrust Law Seminars International
New York, NY
The Cutting Edge Antitrust Conference
New York, N.Y.
The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue
Thank you for inviting me to address you today. I appreciate the opportunity to participate in this year's TACD meeting and I hope you have found it to be as productive as we in the U.S. Government have. As many of you know, I have to preface my remarks by stating that my views here today do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission or other Commissioners. But I think I can say on behalf of the entire Commission and its staff that we welcome those of you from abroad to Washington and thank all of you for the opportunity to share in your dialogue.
Santa Clara University
* The views expressed here are those of the author, and not necessarily of the Federal Trade Commission or any Commissioner.
The Woodrow Wilson Center Sovereignty in the Digital Age Series
Washington, D.C.
Let me start this discussion by complimenting the Woodrow Wilson Center in its resolve to discuss issues relating to the digital age - especially as those challenges relate to the globalization of commerce. We are at the outset of a revolution in commerce, both in manufacturing and marketing, that surpasses anything we have seen since the communications and transportation developments at the end of the 19th century. The challenge to the private and public sector is to encourage that revolution, but contain the excesses that revolutions often produce.
The Tenth Annual Seattle Computer Law Conference
Seattle, Washington
I want to thank the Computer Law Conference for this opportunity to speak to you today and to share some general views on the application of the antitrust laws to the computer industry and other so-called high tech sectors.
