Trial Set for September 9 in Google Ad Tech Monopoly Case As Judge Brinkema Rejects Google’s Expert
June 14, 2024 — In response to a hearing this morning in the Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit against Google’s alleged Ad Tech monopoly, in which Judge Leonie Brinkema rejected Google's motion for summary judgment, rejected one of Google’s experts for irrelevant testimony, and set a bench trial for September 9, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
Economic Liberties Applauds Rhode Island Legislature for Banning Noncompetes
June 14, 2024 — Following the Rhode Island legislature’s passage of a bill on Thursday that would ban restrictive noncompete agreements, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
WSJ Opinion Section Publishes 100th Hit Piece Against FTC Chair Lina Khan
June 13, 2024 — According to Economic Liberties' “Wall Street Grumble” Tracker, the Wall Street Journal has officially published a total of 100 op-eds, letters to the editor, and editorials criticizing Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan’s enforcement record since she took office. In response, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
Falling Airline Fares Show that Antitrust Enforcement Works
June 12, 2024 — With new Consumer Price Index (CPI) data today showing that airline fares fell for the second month in a row after the Department of Justice Antitrust Division blocked two big airline deals stopping further consolidation in the industry, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
Economic Liberties Calls for Senate Vote on Hospitality Junk Fees Ban
June 12, 2024 — In response to news that the US House has passed Rep. Young Kim and Rep. Kathy Castor’s No Hidden FEES Act, a bill to ban deceptive junk fees in hotels and other forms of short-term lodging, in a landslide bipartisan vote of 384-25, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.