DOT Takes Big Step in Right Direction to Protect Passengers with New Proposed Refund Requirements
May 8, 2023 — In response to new requirements proposed by the U.S. Department of Transportation that would require airlines to compensate passengers and cover certain expenses for controllable delays and cancellations, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
2023 Anti-Monopoly Summit Sparks Momentum and Celebrates Wins in Fight Against Corporate Power’s Stranglehold
May 5, 2023 — The American Economic Liberties Project's 2023 Anti-Monopoly Summit yesterday was punctuated by aggressive speeches from a series of government regulators and enforcers who pledged to rekindle their authority to forcefully take on corporate monopolies.
2023 Anti-Monopoly Summit Unites Allies in the Fight Against Corporate Power
May 4, 2023 — The kick-off remarks at the American Economic Liberties Project's 2023 Anti-Monopoly Summit were punctuated by aggressive speeches from a series of government regulators and enforcers who pledged to rekindle their authority to forcefully take on corporate monopolies.
FTC Bans Meta from Monetizing Children’s Data, Protecting Families Everywhere
May 3, 2023 — The American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement in response to news that the Federal Trade Commission is proposing changes to the agency’s 2020 privacy order with Facebook, prohibiting the firm from monetizing any data it collects from children.
Microsoft’s UK Blackmail Showcases Big Tech’s Threat to Democracies Worldwide
April 27, 2023 — The American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement after Microsoft CEO Brad Smith lambasted UK regulators for their decision to block Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, warning the decision would likely undermine Microsoft’s willingness to grow its business — which includes cybersecurity support — in the United Kingdom.