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No need to hire lobbyists for US FTC antitrust, merger cases, Ferguson says
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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
US Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson stated that companies undergoing antitrust or merger investigations by the FTC do not need lobbyists to influence outcomes, as decisions will be based solely on legal arguments.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You can stop budgeting for lobbyists to sway FTC anti-competition or merger cases because the agency prioritises legal arguments over influence. This clears the path to focus your resources on solid compliance and case preparation.
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