The Federal Trade Commission announced the agenda for the sixth session of its Hearings initiative, with two and a half days of sessions on November 6–8, 2018, to be held at American University Washington College of Law in Washington, DC.
The hearings at American University will examine the role that data plays in competition and innovation, and also will consider the antitrust analysis of mergers and firm conduct where data is a key asset or product. See detailed agenda.
The Commission invites public comment on these issues, including the questions listed below. Comments can be submitted online. Comments are due January 7, 2019. If any entity has provided funding for research, analysis, or commentary that is included in a submitted public comment, such funding and its source should be identified on the first page of any submitted comment.
Additional sessions of the FTC Hearings initiative will be held throughout the fall and early winter. The following hearings have been announced and are upcoming:
November 1, 2018
Georgetown University Law Center’s Hart Auditorium
November 13-14, 2018
Howard University School of Law
December 11-12, 2018
FTC Constitution Center Auditorium
February 12-13, 2018
FTC Constitution Center Auditorium
The FTC Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century will accommodate as many attendees as possible; however, admittance will be limited to seating availability. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Request for accommodations should be submitted to Elizabeth Kraszewski via email at ekraszewski@ftc.gov or by phone at (202) 326-3087. Such requests should include a detailed description of the accommodation needed. Please allow at least five days advance notice for accommodation requests; last minute requests will be accepted but may not be possible to accommodate.
Hearing #6 on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century
November 6–8, 2018
American University Washington College of Law
4300 Nebraska Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
(Note: This venue is a short walk from the Tenleytown/AU Metro Station)
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