Economic Liberties Releases “A Better Foundation: Addressing Consolidation in the Cement and Concrete Industries to Secure Low-Carbon Alternatives”
November 3, 2021 — Amid a major infrastructure fight in Congress and as the Biden administration works to promote renewable energy technologies, the American Economic Liberties Project released a new report, “A Better Foundation: Addressing Consolidation in the Cement and Concrete Industries to Secure Low-Carbon Alternatives."
Associated Press: US files antitrust suit to stop major book publisher merger
November 2, 2021 — After the Department of Justice filed an antirust suit to stop Penguin Random House’s acquisition of Simon & Schuster, Economic Liberties’ Executive Director Sarah Miller explained to The Associated Press how this case sends a clear sign that DOJ isn’t afraid to use their authority to combat consolidation.
Reuters: Penguin’s big book deal gets a regulatory ice bath
November 2, 2021 — After the DOJ announced their inquiry into Penguin Random House’s acquisition of Simon & Schuster, Reuters cited Economic Liberties’ on how rarely these types of mergers are blocked.
Economic Liberties’ Statement on DOJ’s Suit to Block Penguin Random House-Simon & Schuster Merger
November 2, 2021 — The American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement in response to news that the Department of Justice sued today to block the proposed merger between Penguin Random House, a subsidiary of Bertelsmann, and Simon & Schuster.
The Hill: Facebook faces difficult road despite rebrand
October 30, 2021 — Economic Liberties’ Director of Communications Robyn Shapiro spoke with The Hill about Facebook’s decision to rebrand as Meta, explaining why it is nothing more than a lame attempt to get antitrust enforcers off their back.