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CEOs wanted Biden’s top business regulator gone. They’re about to get their wish
1 week, 1 day ago

CEOs wanted Biden’s top business regulator gone. They’re about to get their wish

CNN  

Lina Khan has enraged corporate America. He has backed calls for a nationwide data privacy law and he has called concentration in the technology industry “the competition question of our time.” All of these things suggest some alignment with the current FTC’s priorities, particularly in recognizing the role that tech companies play in the modern economy and the importance of …

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“The Lina Khan approach will quickly die”: Trump FTC pick signals big antitrust changes
1 week, 2 days ago

“The Lina Khan approach will quickly die”: Trump FTC pick signals big antitrust changes

Salon  

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Andrew Ferguson to chair the Federal Trade Commission signals a break from the aggressive stance of the commission under President Joe Biden. Tad Lipsky, a law professor at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, told Salon "there’s a lot of chatter going around the antitrust community about this exact issue.” Lipsky, who …

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Trump declares a new war on Big Tech
1 week, 4 days ago

Trump declares a new war on Big Tech

Politico  

“At the FTC, we will end Big Tech’s vendetta against competition and free speech,” Ferguson pledged on X. Carr, a longtime conservative gadfly initially nominated to the FCC by Trump and strongly supported by Elon Musk, has leaned into culture-war rhetoric and last month pledged on social media and cable news to smash the “censorship cartel” of Big Tech. Adam …

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Trump names Andrew Ferguson as head of Federal Trade Commission
1 week, 5 days ago

Trump names Andrew Ferguson as head of Federal Trade Commission

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named Andrew Ferguson as the next chair of the Federal Trade Commission. “Andrew has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech censorship, and protecting Freedom of Speech in our Great Country,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding, “Andrew will be the most America First, and pro-innovation FTC Chair in our Country’s History.” …

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Trump selects Andrew Ferguson as pick for Federal Trade Commission chair
1 week, 6 days ago

Trump selects Andrew Ferguson as pick for Federal Trade Commission chair

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump has selected Andrew Ferguson as his choice for Federal Trade Commission chair. We will make sure that America is the world’s technological leader and the best place for innovators to bring new ideas to life,” he said in a post on X. Trump also said Tuesday he is selecting Mark Meador as his pick to …

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Dr. Oz May Have Broken Influencer Marketing Rules
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Dr. Oz May Have Broken Influencer Marketing Rules

Huff Post  

Mehmet Oz, the television-personality doctor and Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, pitched herbal supplements and other products to his millions of social media followers without properly disclosing that he had a business relationship with the company selling them, according to a letter published Tuesday. Oz pitched iHerb’s ashwagandha capsules just a few days …

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U.S. FTC opens Microsoft antitrust investigation that Trump administration must carry on or drop
2 weeks, 6 days ago

U.S. FTC opens Microsoft antitrust investigation that Trump administration must carry on or drop

The Hindu  

Antitrust enforcers with the Federal Trade Commission have opened a wide-ranging investigation into Microsoft's business practices, starting a big legal project that an incoming Trump administration must take up or abandon. It's the latest action of more than three years of aggressive antitrust enforcement shepherded by FTC Chair Lina Khan, who was elevated to lead the agency by President Joe …

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FTC opens Microsoft antitrust investigation that Trump administration must carry on or drop
2 weeks, 6 days ago

FTC opens Microsoft antitrust investigation that Trump administration must carry on or drop

Associated Press  

Antitrust enforcers with the Federal Trade Commission have opened a wide-ranging investigation into Microsoft’s business practices, starting a big legal project that an incoming Trump administration must take up or abandon. It’s the latest action of more than three years of aggressive antitrust enforcement shepherded by FTC Chair Lina Khan, who was elevated to lead the agency by President Joe …

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Antitrust enforcers prepare final blitz against Big Tech
1 month ago

Antitrust enforcers prepare final blitz against Big Tech

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON—The Biden administration’s top antitrust officials plan to take more shots at the tech industry before leaving office, in a race to cap four years of aggressive enforcement. “The government putting its thumb on the scale in these ways would harm consumers, developers and American technological leadership," said Lee-Anne Mulholland, Google’s vice president of regulatory affairs. The department’s antitrust division …

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Will the antitrust showdown launched under Biden turn into ‘Let’s Make A Deal’ under Trump?
1 month ago

Will the antitrust showdown launched under Biden turn into ‘Let’s Make A Deal’ under Trump?

The Hindu  

The U.S. antitrust watchdogs that pounced on Big Tech and deterred corporate deal making throughout President Joe Biden's administration may be kept on a shorter leash by Donald Trump after he returns to the White House next year. Given grocery prices remain a hot-button issue among consumers still feeling shell shocked from post-pandemic inflationary spikes, Allensworth believes the Trump administration …

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Will the antitrust showdown launched under Biden turn into ’Let’s Make A Deal’ under Trump?
1 month ago

Will the antitrust showdown launched under Biden turn into ’Let’s Make A Deal’ under Trump?

Live Mint  

SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. antitrust watchdogs that pounced on Big Tech and deterred corporate deal making throughout President Joe Biden's administration may be kept on a shorter leash by Donald Trump after he returns to the White House next year. One of the biggest reasons underlying the anticipated pivot stems from the widespread belief that the chief architects of …

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Will the antitrust showdown launched under Biden turn into ‘Let’s Make A Deal’ under Trump?
1 month ago

Will the antitrust showdown launched under Biden turn into ‘Let’s Make A Deal’ under Trump?

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. antitrust watchdogs that pounced on Big Tech and deterred corporate deal making throughout President Joe Biden’s administration may be kept on a shorter leash by Donald Trump after he returns to the White House next year. “I won’t be surprised if they find ways to reach some accommodations and we end up seeing more negotiated …

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US regulators to investigate Microsoft’s cloud business in Pres Biden's final days in White House
1 month, 1 week ago

US regulators to investigate Microsoft’s cloud business in Pres Biden's final days in White House

Firstpost  

Microsoft has been using restrictive licensing agreements to prevent customers from moving their data to competing platforms. These practices may include increasing subscription fees for customers looking to exit or implementing steep penalties that make leaving cost-prohibitive With the FTC now zeroing in on Microsoft, the investigation could have significant implications for the tech giant. Image Credit: Reuters, Reuters In …

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Lina Khan likely to be fired as FTC Chair under a Trump presidency
1 month, 1 week ago

Lina Khan likely to be fired as FTC Chair under a Trump presidency

CNN  

A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. As Donald Trump prepares to retake the White House, it’s almost certain he’ll fire Khan, the most aggressive antitrust regulator in a generation and, therefore, an enemy of billionaire corporate executives who stand to profit from the industry consolidation that she’s spent the past three-plus years fighting. Elon Musk, …

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Lina Khan likely to be fired as FTC Chair under a Trump presidency
1 month, 1 week ago

Lina Khan likely to be fired as FTC Chair under a Trump presidency

CNN  

A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. As Donald Trump prepares to retake the White House, it’s almost certain he’ll fire Khan, the most aggressive antitrust regulator in a generation and, therefore, an enemy of billionaire corporate executives who stand to profit from the industry consolidation that she’s spent the past three-plus years fighting. Elon Musk, …

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Trump may block Google's breakup, antitrust legislation likely to take a backseat
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump may block Google's breakup, antitrust legislation likely to take a backseat

Firstpost  

Trump has shown a reluctance to break up Google, despite ongoing cases brought up during Biden’s term. His comments have hinted at preferring adjustments that promote fairness rather than dismantling the tech giant entirely While Trump may ease rules around mergers, antitrust action against Big Tech isn’t vanishing completely. A softer stance on mergers While Trump may ease rules around …

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Trump expected to shift course on antitrust, stop Google breakup
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump expected to shift course on antitrust, stop Google breakup

The Hindu  

Donald Trump will likely dial back some of the antitrust policies pursued under the administration of President Joe Biden, potentially including a bid to break up Alphabet's Google over its dominance in online search, experts said. That gives Mr. Trump and the DOJ time to change course if they choose, said William Kovacic, a law professor at George Washington University. …

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Lina Khan's Rise: The Youngest Head of the FTC Could Shape Big Tech's Future
2 months ago

Lina Khan's Rise: The Youngest Head of the FTC Could Shape Big Tech's Future

Firstpost  

The incoming president will likely appoint a new head of the Federal Trade Commission to continue the fight against Big Tech. Lina Khan's term as chair of the FTC will expire in September 2024, and her replacement will signal the new president's stance on competition policy. Experts widely believe Trump would replace Khan, appointed by Biden. As for Kamala Harris, …

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Mark Cuban, a top Harris surrogate, clarifies position on antitrust official
2 months ago

Mark Cuban, a top Harris surrogate, clarifies position on antitrust official

Raw Story  

Mark Cuban, a billionaire investor who has been urging his peers to support Vice President Kamala Harris, on Thursday clarified his views on whether Harris should reappoint Lina Khan to head up the Federal Trade Commission. In an email to the Capital Journal and on a podcast, Cuban said that he supports most of what Khan has done, but he …

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As FTC Chair Lina Khan’s Term Expires, Democrats Are Torn Between Donors and Their Base
2 months, 3 weeks ago

As FTC Chair Lina Khan’s Term Expires, Democrats Are Torn Between Donors and Their Base

Wired  

For months, speculation has raged in Washington over the future of Lina Khan, the Federal Trade Commission chair and face of the Biden administration’s crusade against monopoly power. Overturning decades of antitrust norms, charged by Khan with failing to curb extreme concentrations of corporate power, the administration has routinely scrutinized major acquisitions traditionally ignored by Khan’s predecessors, forcing companies like …

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Inside the “very, very guarded” agreements that dictate what’s sold in grocery stores — and the cost
3 months ago

Inside the “very, very guarded” agreements that dictate what’s sold in grocery stores — and the cost

Salon  

With food prices up 25% over the last four years, it may be worth asking – what determines the cost of food? ‘A really big source of profits' for grocery stores Supermarkets’ cooperative marketing agreements are often “very, very tightly guarded documents,” John said. The FTC report found that, at the time, slotting fees typically ranged between $75 and $300 …

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Trump's VP pick advocates for antitrust action against big tech
5 months, 1 week ago

Trump's VP pick advocates for antitrust action against big tech

India TV News  

Former U.S. President Donald Trump's vice presidential pick J.D. Vance has openly praised the work of Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, a sign that the agency's broad approach to antitrust enforcement could enjoy some level of support from a second Trump administration. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri and Florida U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz, called "Khanservatives" for their agreement with …

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Donald Trump’s oil baron lovefest wins over a Nikki Haley supporter and his cash
5 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump’s oil baron lovefest wins over a Nikki Haley supporter and his cash

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nikki Haley endorsed Donald Trump this spring after …

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Sale of big US ammo business could hit antitrust snag
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Sale of big US ammo business could hit antitrust snag

Politico  

The DOJ’s antitrust inquiry is in the early stages according to one of the people, and it couldn’t be learned whether it will lead to a formal probe of the deal. “f this proposed transaction were approved, not only would CSG own the leading supplier of lead-free ammunition to law enforcement officers, but the company would also increase its market …

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