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5 days ago | 
globalcompetitionreview.com | Anna Langlois |Ben Remaly
Shutterstock/MDart10 (Credit: Shutterstock/MDart10) Pairing wage-fixing and wire fraud charges may have played a decisive role in the Department of Justice securing its first-ever trial victory in a criminal labour collusion case, according to former prosecutors. Subscribe to Global Competition Review Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content.
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1 week ago | 
globalcompetitionreview.com | Anna Langlois
Credit: shutterstock/wichayada suwanachun Mark Zuckerberg previously suggested that divesting Instagram could improve the performance of Facebook and Instagram, according to documents presented by the Federal Trade Commission. Subscribe to Global Competition Review Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content.
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1 week ago | 
globalcompetitionreview.com | Anna Langlois
Meta Platforms sacrificed immediate profits to acquire dire threats to its social networking business, according to the Federal Trade Commission’s interpretation of internal company documents preceding its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. Subscribe to Global Competition Review Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content.
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2 weeks ago | 
globalcompetitionreview.com | Anna Langlois |Kelly Lienhard
The Federal Trade Commission has received hundreds of complaints from individuals claiming to have been kicked off social media platforms for espousing what they say are conservative viewpoints, but many competition law experts are sceptical that the feedback will produce a viable antitrust case. Subscribe to Global Competition Review Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content.
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2 weeks ago | 
globalcompetitionreview.com | Anna Langlois
The Seattle federal court has rejected Amazon’s bid for a judgment against the Federal Trade Commission’s monopolisation claims. Subscribe to Global Competition Review Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Subscribe to unlock unlimited access Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the Global Competition Review experts. Subscribe now Already have access? Login below
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2 weeks ago | 
globalcompetitionreview.com | Anna Langlois
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter says President Trump is undermining the credibility of the Federal Trade Commission by reportedly meeting with Mark Zuckerberg to discuss ending antitrust litigation against Meta Platforms. Subscribe to Global Competition Review Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content.
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3 weeks ago | 
globalcompetitionreview.com | Anna Langlois
From left to right: Perry Apelbaum, Rebecca Ryan and Aaron Teitelbaum The antitrust boutique Kressin Powers has recruited three attorneys from the Department of Justice, including a lead prosecutor from the Google Ad Tech case. Subscribe to Global Competition Review Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content.
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3 weeks ago | 
globalcompetitionreview.com | Ben Remaly |Anna Langlois
Shutterstock/Meir Chaimowitz The Trump Administration is considering transferring the Antitrust Division’s advocacy and economics sections to another part of the Department of Justice and shuttering field offices responsible for overseeing enforcement of Big Tech and agriculture. Subscribe to Global Competition Review Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content.
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1 month ago | 
globalcompetitionreview.com | Ben Remaly |Anna Langlois
Shutterstock/Meir Chaimowitz (Credit: Shutterstock/Meir Chaimowitz) The Antitrust Division’s political leadership will not participate in events hosted by the American Bar Association this year after the organisation sued the Trump Administration for withholding payments related to foreign aid, GCR has learned. Subscribe to Global Competition Review Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content.
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1 month ago | 
globalcompetitionreview.com | Anna Langlois |Ben Remaly
President Donald Trump has fired Federal Trade Commission members Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, who has promised to sue to challenge his termination. Subscribe to Global Competition Review Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Subscribe to unlock unlimited access Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the Global Competition Review experts.
