Antitrust Agencies Update Merger Guidelines to Reflect New Evidence & Market Realities
July 19, 2023 — The American Economic Liberties Project today applauded the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division Jonathan Kanter’s and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan’s joint release of new federal merger review guidelines.
Competition Policy Champion Hannah Garden-Monheit to Continue Vital Work as Director for Competition Council Policy at NEC
July 18, 2023 — In response to news from the White House this afternoon that Hannah Garden-Monheit will be assuming the role of Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Director for Competition Council Policy in the National Economic Council, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
The Sling: Vertical Merger Scrutiny Needs an Upgrade After Microsoft-Activision
July 17, 2023 — Lee Hepner, Economic Liberties' Legal Counsel, provided insight into how the FTC and DOJ might update the Vertical Merger Guidelines based on the Microsoft/Activision trial.
Congress Voices Bipartisan Support for FTC’s Fight Against Monopoly Power
July 13, 2023 — During the first half of an oversight hearing in the House Judiciary Committee today, a bipartisan set of congressmembers voiced their support for Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, and the FTC’s work to protect working families and honest businesses. In response, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
Economic Liberties Lays Out a Roadmap for Policymakers to Rein in Big Ag in 2023 Farm Bill
July 13, 2023 — The American Economic Liberties Project today released a new policy brief outlining the harms of consolidation across the agriculture industry, and providing a roadmap for how Congress can reintroduce competition to the industry in the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill.