Enforcement Priorities in a Trump FTC

This session examines the dramatic shifts in FTC leadership, including the controversial firing of Democratic commissioners and the ongoing Supreme Court battle over Commissioner Slaughter’s removal. We’ll explore Chairman Andrew Ferguson’s vision for the agency, planned staff reductions, and what these changes mean for the future of independent agencies.

Dive into the FTC’s current approach to mergers and acquisitions, including expanded HSR disclosure requirements and the shift toward negotiated settlements. This session covers major technology cases against Meta, Amazon, and others, while examining how political considerations and AI regulation are shaping enforcement strategy.

Explore the FTC’s aggressive crackdown on subscription traps, deceptive billing practices, and AI-related fraud through landmark cases against Uber, Amazon, and Match.com. We’ll examine COPPA enforcement, robocall initiatives, and how the agency is targeting conduct that harms vulnerable populations including older adults and service members.

This concluding session analyzes what practitioners should expect from FTC enforcement heading into 2026, with affordability emerging as the driving theme ahead of midterm elections. We’ll discuss continued bipartisan cooperation with state attorneys general, evidence-based prosecution approaches, and priority focus areas including technology, privacy, and the food supply chain.