Economic Liberties’ Statement on the FTC’s Amended Complaint Against Facebook
August 19, 2021 — The American Economic Liberties Project released a statement in response to the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”)’s decision to refile its lawsuit against Facebook for violating the core tenets of American competition law.
Economic Liberties Applauds New Federal App Store Bill
August 11, 2021 — The American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement in response to the introduction of the Open App Markets Act, a new bill sponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal and co-sponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Amy Klobuchar that would rein in the power Apple and Google wield over digital app stores.
Groups Urge CFPB to Protect Consumers’ Financial Data as Directed by POTUS’s EO
August 11, 2021 — In a new letter, 15 organizations wrote to Acting CFPB Director David Uejio, urging him to quickly execute on a directive in President Biden’s Executive Order on competition policy that encourages the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to protect consumers’ financial data by issuing a strong rule under Section 1033 of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
POLITICO Morning Tech: FTC’s Wilson decries merger changes
August 10, 2021 — Led by Economic Liberties, 10 organizations representing thousands of independent businesses, entrepreneurs, farmers, and pharmacists sent a letter to President Biden, commending his recent Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, which POLITICO wrote about in their Morning Tech newsletter.
New NC Class Action Lawsuit Exposes HCA Healthcare’s Dangerous Hospital Monopoly
August 10, 2021 — The American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement celebrating a new class action lawsuit by Western North Carolina residents against HCA Healthcare (HCA).