FTC-PR-240206-1 (Feb. 6, 2024) FTC Submits Comment on March-In Rights to Promote Efforts to Lower Drug Prices – Comment submitted to NIST supports the use of march-in rights as a check on inflated pharmaceutical prices Today the Federal Trade Commission issued a comment (PDF) in response to the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) request […]
Category: Agency Statements & Comments
Agency Statements and Comments refer to the official communications and feedback provided by government agencies or organizations regarding proposed regulations, policies, or procedures. These statements are typically part of a public comment period where stakeholders, including individuals and businesses, can express their views on the potential impacts of the proposed changes. Agencies use this feedback to refine and improve their policies, ensuring they address the concerns and needs of the affected parties. The process promotes transparency and accountability, allowing for a more collaborative approach in shaping effective and equitable regulations.
FTC-PR-240131-2 (Jan. 31, 2024) Statement Regarding the Termination of Amazon’s Proposed Acquisition of iRobot In response to the announcement that Amazon and iRobot have terminated their $1.4 billion merger agreement, Federal Trade Commission Associate Director for Merger Analysis Nathan Soderstrom issued the following statement: “We are pleased that Amazon and iRobot have abandoned their proposed […]