Washington Post: ‘Fortnite’ maker Epic to pay $520 million to settle child privacy case
December 19, 2022 — Economic Liberties' Executive Director Sarah Miller shared her thoughts on the FTC's recent action against Epic Games for violating COPPA and using dark patterns to trick players into making unintentional purchases with the Washington Post.
L3Harris’ Acquisition of Aerojet Is a Bad Deal for the Warfighter and the Taxpayer Alike
December 19, 2022 — The American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement in response to news that defense contractor L3Harris intends to purchase the last independent solid fuel maker in the country, Aerojet Rocketdyne.
FTC Hits Epic With Largest Fine in History for Its Use of Dark Patterns Against Children
December 19, 2022 — The American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement in response to news that the Federal Trade Commission has secured agreements requiring Epic Games, Inc. to pay $520 million in relief for violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and its use of dark patterns to trick players into making unintentional purchases.
NYT DealBook: The Kroger-Albertsons Merger Spotlights a Popular Private Equity Tactic
December 17, 2022 — Economic Liberties' Executive Director Sarah Miller explained to the New York Times why Albertsons' $4 billion special dividend to shareholders is "straightforward corporate raiding."
Common Dreams: Schumer Accused of Caving to Big Tech as Antitrust Bills Languish
December 17, 2022 — Economic Liberties' Executive Director Sarah Miller talked with Common Dreams about Senator Schumer's inaction on antitrust legislation that could rein in the power of Big Tech.