House Passes Promising Amendments in 2025 NDAA
June 18, 2024 — In response to news that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed its version of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)—which includes competition-related amendments from Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez to secure crucial Right-to-Repair provisions for the military and Rep. Doggett to promote accountability in the procurement process—the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
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.