Microsoft’s $69 Billion Acquisition of Activision is Unlawful
June 28, 2023 — Microsoft, a major video game developer through Xbox gaming, announced in January 2022 that it is seeking to acquire rival game developer Activision for $69 billion. Here is why antitrust enforcers at the Federal Trade Commission and UK Competition Markets Authority are challenging this blatantly unlawful deal.
Big Tech On Trial
December 1, 2022 — Big Tech On Trial tracks six key federal and state antitrust cases pending against Big Tech firms and maps out each step of the litigation.
Tools for Taking on Big Tech’s Economic Power: A Guide for State Lawmakers
September 13, 2022 (updated) — “Tools for Taking on Big Tech’s Economic Power: A Guide for State Lawmakers" examines the problems harms posed by Big Tech, outlines potential policy solutions for state lawmakers, and explains how they can respond to critiques – both legitimate and not – from those invested in the status quo.
Big Tech Guide for State Lawmakers: Provide Antitrust Enforcers With More Resources
September 13, 2022 (updated) — "Provide Antitrust Enforcers With More Resources" is part eight of "Tools for Taking on Big Tech’s Economic Power: A Guide for State Lawmakers."
Big Tech Guide for State Lawmakers: Tax Digital Ad Revenue
September 13, 2022 (updated) — "Tax Digital Ad Revenue" is part seven of "Tools for Taking on Big Tech’s Economic Power: A Guide for State Lawmakers."