In his successful bid to become Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Andrew Ferguson promised to end Lina Khan’s war on business. Yet, just weeks into his tenure, he’s keeping one of her most radical policies in place—the 2023 revised Read more…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 26, 2025 The Market Institute Supports the Reintroduction of the RESTORE Patent Rights Act Washington, D.C. – The Market Institute welcomes the reintroduction of the bipartisan RESTORE Patent Rights Act, sponsored by Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Read more…
As Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan led an aggressive, ideologically driven campaign against businesses—one that often ignored consumer welfare in favor of government intervention. From reviving outdated laws like the Robinson-Patman Act to filing a record number Read more…
For millions of viewers, the Super Bowl is as much about the commercials as it is about the game. But this year, one ad sparked more than just conversation—it triggered bipartisan concern over patient safety and regulatory oversight. Hims/Hers, a Read more…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was never intended to serve as a government fact-checker, but Commissioner Brendan Carr appears eager to wield its authority to police media outlets that don’t align with his views. His latest move? Targeting CBS over Read more…
Under the Biden administration, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division waged an aggressive campaign against mergers and business practices that, in reality, benefited consumers, workers, and competition. Often referred to as “neo-Brandeisian” antitrust, Read more…
The rise of digital assets represents a new frontier in financial innovation, offering individuals the ability to transact freely while reinforcing economic stability. While cryptocurrency has often been viewed as an alternative to traditional financial systems, certain players in the Read more…
The U.S. ban on flavored e-cigarettes was meant to curb youth vaping, but instead, it gave China control of the market. While American companies followed the rules, Chinese manufacturers flooded the U.S. with illegal flavored disposables—products they can’t even sell Read more…
The Biden administration’s Justice Department is pushing an extreme and punitive antitrust remedy against Google, demanding that the company sell off its Chrome browser and even license its search index data to competitors. The DOJ’s case assumes that Google’s success Read more…
The Biden administration’s Department of Justice is once again using antitrust law as a political weapon—this time targeting software maker RealPage in a misguided effort to explain away the nation’s housing crisis. But the real cause of skyrocketing rents isn’t Read more…