Media Advisory
Muris to Detail E-Commerce Workshop Focused on The Costs And Consequences to Consumers of State Regulations and Business Agreements
Consumer Costs Estimated at $15 Billion Annually
| What: | A media availability to discuss a three-day public workshop that will explore the potential anticompetitive effects on e-commerce of certain state regulations, and how certain e-commerce business practices may raise antitrust concerns. The regulations impose costs on consumers that, according to some estimates, may exceed $15 billion annually. |
| Who: | Timothy J. Muris, Chairman |
| When: | Wednesday, July 17, 2002 |
| Where: | Federal Trade Commission - Room 481 Reporters unable to attend in person may participate by phone using the following information: 1-800-720-5830 Chairperson: Bruce Jennings; Confirmation #: 13029107. CALL IN LINES ARE FOR PRESS ONLY |
| Contact: | Office of Public Affairs |