Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm an antitrust expert and former FTC general counsel. Oct 23, 2025, 01:36pm EDT A screen shows (L-R) American-Israeli Joel Mokyr ...

In the U.S., new Federal Trade Commission chair Andrew Ferguson took office in January 2025, promising a more permissive approach to merger approvals that was broadly welcomed by oil & gas companies ...

The last time the Republicans had such control was from 2017 to 2019. Among conservatives, however, there has been a divergence on the role of the antitrust laws. Some prefer a softened approach to ...

Non-compete clauses in employment agreements typically prevent former employees from working for a competitor of the former employer for a specific period of time in a designated geographical area.