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No need to hire lobbyists for US FTC antitrust, merger cases, Ferguson says

Published

22 September 2026

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regulatory

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United States

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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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