unitedstatesantitrustlaw
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FTC Admits Defeat in Antitrust Battle With Facebook
The Federal Trade Commission will not appeal the court ruling rejecting its attempt to block the acquisition of VR fitness company Within by Facebook and parent company Meta. The regulator’s decision marks a major win for Meta and draws renewed scrutiny on the agency’s capacity to successfully bring similar antitrust cases aimed at limiting Big…
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The FTC’s Effort to Block Microsoft’s Activision Acquisition Will Test Biden’s Antitrust Legacy
Following months of rumours, the agency voted to launch a lawsuit blocking the deal, which the agency says would stifle competition in gaming.