Broadband Competition is the Internet’s “North Star”
FCC Chair emphasizes need for increased consumer choice in the years to come.
Is Privacy an Antitrust Concern?
Politicians and activists urge synthesis, but the FTC remains skeptical.
The Costs and Benefits of Data Brokers
Data brokers’ use of big data leads to questions about how best to protect consumers.
FTC Chair Edith Ramirez Outlines Agenda on “Big Data”
Commission head urges efforts to protect privacy, increase transparency, and enhance consumer choice.
CFPB Report Shows Payday Borrowers Stuck in “Revolving Door of Debt”
Recent agency study reveals most consumers re-borrow within two weeks of their first payday loan.
FDA to Require Medical Device ID Numbers
New agency rule designed to help identify faulty medical devices.
CFPB Publishes International Money Transfer Compliance Procedures
Agency offers institutions guidance on financial regulation compliance.
Check Your Phone Bill: Are you Being “Crammed”?
FCC proposes rule designed to identify and prevent unauthorized phone charges.
Does Mobile Roaming Regulation Violate the GATS?
Potential WTO violations from international mobile roaming regulation, says recent article.
Cost-Benefit Analysis: A Tool for Good Governance in Financial Regulation
Effective evaluation helps to guard against regulatory capture.
