Biden Digital Trade Update Paved Way for Smart Data Security Executive Order
February 28, 2024 — Today as the Biden administration announces a new Executive Order on data security that prevents the large-scale transfer of Americans’ personal data to countries of concern, American Economic Liberties Project’s Rethink Trade Director, Lori Wallach, released the following statement:
Arizona AG Targets RealPage Rental Housing Price Fixing Cartel in New Antitrust Lawsuit
February 28, 2024 — In response to news that the Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed an antitrust suit against RealPage and 11 residential landlords for colluding to raise prices through the anticompetitive sharing of rent data, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
DOJ’s Investigation Into UnitedHealth Group Is Good News for Patients and Healthcare Workers
February 27, 2024 — In response to news that the Department of Justice has launched an antitrust investigation into healthcare giant UnitedHealth Group, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
“Malicious Threat Actor” Accesses UnitedHealth Group’s Monopolistic Data Exchange, Harming Patients and Pharmacists
February 27, 2024 — Since last Wednesday, doctors, pharmacies, and patients nationwide have been having trouble prescribing, dispensing, and accessing prescription medication. The reason is that a ‘threat actor’ infiltrated the quiet but critical systems of Change Healthcare, a dominant health care electronic data exchange.
FTC and State AGs Sue to Block Kroger-Albertsons Merger, Protecting Consumers from Soaring Grocery Bills
February 26, 2024 — In response to news that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan group of 9 state attorneys general have sued to block grocery store Kroger’s $26.4 billion acquisition of its competitor, Albertsons, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.