The Federal Trade Commission held a series of public hearings during the fall 2018 - spring 2019 examining whether broad-based changes in the economy, evolving business practices, new technologies, or international developments might require adjustments to competition and consumer protection law, enforcement priorities, and policy.
[…] The hearings and public comment process provided opportunities for FTC staff and leadership to listen to interested persons and outside experts representing a broad and diverse range of viewpoints. Additionally, the hearings stimulated thoughtful internal and external evaluation of the FTC’s near- and long-term law enforcement and policy agenda. The hearings may have identified areas for enforcement and policy guidance, including improvements to the agency’s investigation and law enforcement processes, as well as areas that warrant additional study.