Robinson-Patman's Return: The FTC's Recent Revival of Price Discrimination Enforcement

The FTC brought its first Robinson-Patman enforcement actions in 25 years during the waning days of the Biden administration, reviving a long-dormant prohibition on price discrimination. As the Republicans take control of the FTC, it remains to be seen whether such enforcement will continue under the Trump administration. Skadden partners Karen Lent and Kenneth Schwartz discuss these actions and the response from Republican commissioners.