The FTC’s ‘Settlement First’ Strategy is a Failure
October 8, 2021 – The American Economic Liberties Project released a statement in response to a statement from FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra that identifies serious flaws in the FTC’s 2017 Study on Merger Remedies.
Microsoft Announcement Marks Huge Win For FTC and ‘Right to Repair’ Movement
October 7, 2021 — The American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement in response to news that Microsoft has committed to making it easier for consumers to independently repair Microsoft devices.
Economic Liberties Celebrates Rohit Chopra’s Confirmation to the CFPB, Thanks Him for His Exceptional Leadership at the FTC
September 30, 2021 — The American Economic Liberties Project released a statement in response to Rohit Chopra’s confirmation as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Economic Liberties Calls on FTC to Investigate and Address Corporate NDAs in Local Economic Development Deals
September 30, 2021 — As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s call for information related to contract terms that harm fair competition, the American Economic Liberties Project today submitted a formal comment to the agency focused on the ways non-disclosure agreements impede government accountability and public involvement in local economic policymaking.
Economic Liberties Applauds NYC’s Passage of Laws that Ensure a Host of Protections for Food Delivery App Workers
September 23, 2021 — The American Economic Liberties Project released a statement in response to New York City Council’s vote to pass a first-in-the-nation slate of bills that provides delivery app couriers with protections and ensures better working conditions.