FTC Authorizes Investigations into Key Enforcement Priorities
The Federal Trade Commission voted to approve a series of resolutions authorizing investigations into key law enforcement priorities for the next decade.
- The Federal Trade Commission voted to approve a series of resolutions authorizing investigations into key law enforcement priorities for the next decade.
- Specifically, the resolutions direct agency staff to use compulsory process, such as subpoenas, to investigate seven specific enforcement priorities.
- The FTC Act authorizes the Commission to use compulsory process in its investigations.
- Each omnibus authorizes investigations into any competition or consumer protection conduct violations under the FTC Act.