FTC Hints at Strategy Shift with New Rulemaking Group

Is the Commission saber-rattling or moving the goalposts?

By:  David Bland

The (FTC) is saying ‘we’ve got other tools,’ but what they are hoping for is that Congress will act.

—John Villafranco, Partner, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

At a time when the FTC should be contrite for having been caught for abusing its power, they’re doubling down.

—Kevin Thompson, Partner, Thompson Burton PLLC

The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) focus on its power to punish continued in recent weeks as it threatened the use of punitive action against its favorite targets. The Commmission’s latest announcement has important implications for industries under its scrutiny, including the direct selling channel.