Office of the General Counsel | Federal Trade Commission
The office provides opinions to Commissioners and staff concerning avoidance of conflicts of interest, decides applications by former employees for clearance to appear in Commission proceedings, and reviews and certifies financial disclosure reports.
Federal Trade Commission Act
The Federal Trade Commission Act is the primary statute of the Commission. Under this Act, as amended, the Commission is empowered, among other things, to (a) prevent unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce; (b) seek monetary redress and other relief for conduct injurious to consumers; (c ...
Federal Trade Commission | Protecting America's Consumers
We enforce federal competition and consumer protection laws that prevent anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices. Find legal resources and guidance to understand your business responsibilities and comply with the law. Competition and Consumer Protection Guidance Documents. Show/hide Policy menu items.
FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes - Federal Trade …
Apr 23, 2024 · Today, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide, protecting the fundamental freedom of workers to change jobs, increasing innovation, and fostering new business formation.
Contact the Federal Trade Commission
Contact the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC will never demand money, make threats, tell you to transfer money, or promise you a prize. If you have been targeted by an illegal business practice or scam, report it at Reportfraud.ftc.gov.
Bureau of Consumer Protection | Federal Trade Commission
The FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection stops unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business practices by collecting reports from consumers and conducting investigations, suing companies and people that break the law, developing rules to maintain a fair marketplace, and educating consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities.
Careers at the FTC | Federal Trade Commission
We’re Hiring Attorneys The Bureau of Competition is seeking talented attorneys who are interested in competition enforcement and public service. We are looking for strong writers, creative legal problem-solvers, and collaborative team players.
Enforcement - Federal Trade Commission
The FTC enforces federal consumer protection laws that prevent fraud, deception and unfair business practices. The Commission also enforces federal antitrust laws that prohibit anticompetitive mergers and other business practices that could lead to higher prices, fewer choices, or less innovation.
A Brief Overview of the Federal Trade Commission's Investigative, …
A Brief Overview of the Federal Trade Commission's Investigative, Law Enforcement, and Rulemaking Authority. Revised, May 2021. This memo focuses on law enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission (“Commission” or “FTC”). Appendices A and B are charts that synopsize antitrust and consumer protection powers under the FTC, Clayton, and ...
Attorney Hiring in the Bureau of Competition - Federal Trade …
We enforce federal competition and consumer protection laws that prevent anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices. View Enforcement Search or browse