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==Powers of the FTC==

==Powers of the FTC==

The FTC has the authority to gather information, publish reports and conduct investigation and file administrative and antitrust cases against companies practicing unfair competitive business strategies under Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act. The Commission can also implement the the Sherman Act which prohibits monopoly of businesses, the Clayton Act which prohibits mergers and acquisitions that will reduce competition leading to monopoly as well as other trade regulations.<ref>[http://www.ftc.gov/bc/antitrust/antitrust_laws.shtm The Antitrust Laws]</ref>

The FTC has the authority to gather information, publish reports and conduct investigation and file administrative and antitrust cases against companies practicing unfair competitive business strategies under Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act. The Commission can also implement the the Sherman Act which prohibits monopoly of businesses, the Clayton Act which prohibits mergers and acquisitions that will reduce competition leading to monopoly as well as other trade regulations. It is also authorize to enforce international antitrust cases International Antitrust Enforcement Assistance Act. <ref>[http://www.ftc.gov/bc/antitrust/antitrust_laws.shtm The Antitrust Laws]</ref> <ref>[http://www.ftc.gov/ogc/brfovrvw.shtm A Brief Overview of the Federal Trade Commissions Investigative and Law Enforcement Authority]</ref>

 

The General Counsel serves as the chief legal counsel and adviser of FTC. Its primary role is to represent the Commission= and  its operating bureaus and other offices in court proceedings and provide legal advise.<ref>[http://www.ftc.gov/ogc/index.shtml Office of the General Counsel]</ref>

==References==

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