The FTC Two-Commissioner Deadlock Impact On Antitrust Policy - Antitrust, EU Competition

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. The Federal Trade Commission now operates with only two commissioners following recent departures, creating a structural deadlock that prevents the agency from taking decisive action on mergers and enforcement matters. When commissioners split 1-1 on key decisions, the FTC cannot approve consent orders, challenge transactions, or advance rulemaking initiatives. To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Though…