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.
Washington State Supreme Court Steps in to Review Wall Street’s $4B Cash Grab in Kroger-Albertsons Deal
December 16, 2022 — On Friday, December 16, the Washington State Supreme Court granted a further stay of Albertsons’ $4 billion special dividend payout to investors, to allow for further review of the anticompetitive effects. The Supreme Court granted this review on the basis that the Superior Court had committed an obvious or probable error by refusing to enjoin the payout. The American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
AP: FTC didn’t stop Facebook-Instagram. How about Meta-Within?
December 16, 2022 — Economic Liberties' Legal Counsel Lee Hepner discussed the FTC's ongoing case against Meta-Within and the FTC's opportunity to preserve competition.
The American Prospect: Boeing’s Lobbying Blitz
December 16, 2022 — Economic Liberties' Senior Fellow for Aviation & Travel Bill McGee talked with The American Prospect about Boeing's attempt to extend a safety deadline, which was set by Congress two years ago.