FTC to Conduct Full Antitrust Probe into Walmart’s Vizio Acquisition
Walmart Inc.'s planned acquisition of Vizio Holding Corp., a smart-TV maker, is set to undergo a thorough antitrust review by…
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FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Proposal
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to vote on adopting a comprehensive ban on non-compete agreements, which restrict workers…
Microsoft Under Scrutiny for Layoffs Contradicting Court Promises
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has accused Microsoft of reneging on commitments made during its antitrust trial by laying off…
Kirkland & Ellis Bolsters Antitrust Practice with Notable Partner Hires
Expansion in Antitrust Practice Kirkland & Ellis, a leading U.S. law firm, has announced a significant expansion of its antitrust…
Federal Trade Commission Investigates Tech Giants’ AI Investments
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated an inquiry into the investments and partnerships of Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc.,…
Warning Signals for Private Equity: FTC Expands Scrutiny Beyond Healthcare
Less than two months after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a monopolization claim against US Anesthesia Partners (USAP), a…
Biden Administration Targets Junk Fees, Aims to Protect Consumers’ Wallets
In a significant move, the Biden administration is taking a stand against unpopular "junk fees" with a proposal that demands…
Life Sciences Coalition Opposes Federal Antitrust Deal Review Changes
A New Coalition Emerges A coalition comprising Amgen Inc., Gilead Sciences Inc., Novartis AG, Merck & Co., AbbVie Inc., and…
FTC Set to Sue Amazon for Antitrust Violations
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is poised to take legal action against Amazon.com Inc. in the coming week, targeting the…
FTC and DOJ Unveil New Merger Guidelines
In a joint announcement on July 19, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) unveiled…
FTC Alleges Facebook Bought, Buried Rivals In New Antitrust Proceedings
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a new antitrust complaint against Facebook Inc (FB.O) on Thursday, adding more details to…
Federal Trade Commission Investigating Facebook after Cambridge Analytica Scandal
Summary: The FTC will probe Facebook's privacy practices following the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The Federal Trade Commission announced on Monday…