Articles on creative uses of FTC Section 5 by Bert Foer and Bob Lande appear in Feb. 2009 issue of The Antitrust Source. Statements were originally prepared for FTC Symposium.

3/3/2009

Section 5 as a Bridge Toward Convergence

Albert Foer points out several opportunities that Section 5 provides the FTC to bridge gaps in antitrust enforcement on an international scale.

Revitalizing Section 5 of the FTC Using "Consumer Choice" Analysis

Robert Lande proposes that the FTC adopt the framework of consumer choice to best revitalize Section 5 and give it the broad interpretation Congress intended in a manner likely to be sustained by reviewing courts.