The Wall Street Journal | Supreme Court Cuts Federal Trade Commission Powers to Recover I11-Gotten Gains

Kathleen Benway is quoted on the U.S. Supreme Court decision curbing the Federal Trade Commission’s ability to get redress for consumers harmed by companies’ deceptive and unfair practices.

Kathleen Benway is quoted on the unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruling negating the Federal Trade Commission’s authority to recover billions in redress for consumers.

Kathleen Benway is quoted on hurdles the Federal Trade Commission may face in recovering profits from corporate wrongdoers following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Liu v. SEC.

Alston & Bird is expanding its consumer financial services and public policy capabilities with the addition of Brian Johnson, deputy director of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), who will join the firm in March as partner in Washington, D.C.