House Judiciary Should Hold Meta Accountable and Zuckerberg in Contempt
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.
Reuters: Biden widens war on junk fees, says US consumers tired of being treated as ‘suckers’
July 19, 2023 — Morgan Harper, Economic Liberties' Director of Policy and Advocacy, praised President Biden's meeting with the Competition Council on price-fixing and the draft Merger Guidelines, emphasizing that government enforcement helps competition.
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.