The FTC v. Meta Ruling: Chronicle of a Failure Foretold
Last week, U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia James Boasberg ruled that Meta does not hold a monopoly […]
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Competition
iRobot’s Downfall: A Cautionary Tale of How Merger Overdeterrence Can Stifle Business and Cost American Jobs
In highly dynamic markets where companies must constantly adapt and innovate, mergers play a crucial role in helping businesses stay […]
The FTC’s Misguided Approach to Amazon’s Prime Subscription Services
The trial phase of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) case against Amazon’s Prime Subscription Services began this week. Last week, […]
Returning to the World of Digital Ads: A Primer on the Google – DOJ Case Ahead of the Remedies Phase
Next week, on September 22, the remedies phase of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) lawsuit against Google’s digital advertising services […]
Will the UK CMA’s changes to its merger rules deliver?
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is trying to reduce the impact of its work on legitimate economic activity. […]
The Right Tool for the Job: The Inherent Risks of Misapplied Remedies
A critical issue for antitrust enforcers to always consider is that of remedies: what is the best course of action to address competitive harms and maintain competition in markets?
Case Note: FCC v. Consumers’ Research, No. 24-354 (S. Ct.)
FCC v. Consumers’ Research asks whether the USF system is an improper grant of legislative authority to the executive branch, especially given the role played by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), a private corporation that administers the fund as to both collection and distribution of funds.
Market Definition: The Cornerstone for Antitrust Analysis and the Major Flaw in the FTC’s Case Against Meta
The trial for the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) case against Meta concluded last month. During the six-week-long antitrust trial before […]
Google Search Remedies: Boosting Competitors While Harming Consumers
This week, Google and the Justice Department (DOJ) face off with opening statements in the remedies phase of the government’s […]
“Missing The Mark” – How Antitrust Remedies Should Address Specific Competition Concerns
Enforcement of antitrust laws is based on more than just investigating whether companies have engaged in anticompetitive behavior. An equally […]
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