Primer: The DOJ’s ad tech case against Google is misguided and flawed
This week, the trial of the Justice Department’s misguided antitrust lawsuit against Google’s digital advertising business (ad tech) starts. Like other antitrust cases that have gone to court in the last couple of years, this case is deeply flawed in several ways. Fundamentally, the DOJ’s arguments defy economic logic, ignore the realities of competition, and […]
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ICYMI: Jim Cramer is asking all the right questions on the DC Court’s Google Search antitrust decision
Last week, Jim Cramer tackled the recent decision in the DOJ’s Google Search antitrust case on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street. Cramer brought up some important questions. Question 1: Why can’t a company “with a superior product” promote its product to make it easy for consumers to reach? Question 2: Why can’t a company charge […]
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Google Search decision puts competitors ahead of consumers
Google Search succeeds because of competition, not in spite of it. — As we’ve previously shown, Google Search is the leading search engine because the market thinks it’s the best option available. Last fall, then-Mozilla CEO Mitchell Baker testified that Mozilla chose Google as the default search engine because of its “miraculous” quality. She noted […]
Read More
ICYMI: Despite Khan’s claims, the FTC’s merger rules threaten startups and small businesses
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) insists the agency’s approach to mergers is beneficial to entrepreneurs and startups by claiming that “98% of [the 3,000 yearly merger] deals… are going through.” However, the FTC deliberately increased the regulatory cost of filing those deals to chill mergers, and in doing so, likely breached its obligations under the […]
Read More
ICYMI: The American Booksellers Association reveals several weaknesses in the FTC’s inconsistent, contradictory case against Amazon
In April, the American Booksellers Association (ABA) filed a motion to join the FTC’s antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, arguing that Amazon lowers book prices beyond what booksellers can compete with. In a move that The Wall Street Journal called “curious,” the FTC recently asked the judge to deny the motion. The reason? The Association’s arguments […]
Read More
California proposals threaten a thriving innovation ecosystem
This afternoon, the California Law Revision Commission (CLRC) will continue its series of meetings to consider changes to the state’s antitrust laws. Today, our topic is the potential introduction of antitrust regulations specifically for certain technology companies. In a report submitted to the CLRC, a working group did not make a policy recommendation but discussed […]
Read More
Springboard Antitrust Series: California small business sounds alarm on competition proposals
In the wake of ongoing reviews of California’s state antitrust laws, new proposals aimed at fostering fairer competition have sparked significant backlash. Small business owners across the state are voicing concerns that these changes could inadvertently harm their operations by disrupting the digital tools they use. These proposals would undermine tried and true antitrust principles […]
Read More
Springboard Antitrust Series: Concentration and Competition in California
The California Law Revision Commission (CLRC) has begun its series of meetings to explore potential changes to the state’s antitrust law. Today, our topic is one of seven specific areas of antitrust law that the CLRC is considering revising: concentration, or when a small number of companies comprise a large part of the activity in […]
Read More
ICYMI: Business leaders and policymakers criticize the FTC’s anti-innovation and investment policies
The U.S. antitrust agencies, particularly the FTC, have announced that their work is “just getting started” as they show a growing antipathy towards mergers and economic growth through acquisitions. Business leaders and policymakers are sounding the alarm that these efforts could have a chilling effect on small businesses, consumers, and the entire U.S. innovation economy. […]
Read More
Springboard Antitrust Series: Spotlight on California
Today, the California Law Revision Commission (CLRC) will begin a series of meetings to explore potential changes to antitrust law. A few weeks ago, we discussed how moving away from California’s current antitrust framework threatens the state’s innovation economy. Today, our topic is one of seven specific areas of antitrust law that the CLRC is […]
Read More
NEWSFLASH: New research shows AI is disrupting the search landscape
Gartner, a technological research and consulting firm, predicts that traffic from traditional search engines will drop 25% by 2026. The reason? People will turn to Generative AI and ChatBots (like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude) rather than traditional search engines. AI innovation is disrupting the search landscape: – Case in point: “Can This A.I.-Powered Search […]
Read More
Changing competition law threatens California’s innovation ecosystem, USC Professor warns
Next month, the California Law Revision Commission will begin holding a series of meetings to explore potential changes to antitrust laws. Ahead of these meetings, University of Southern California law professor and antitrust expert Jonathan Barnett submitted a report on the concerning European approach to competition and the devastating effect a similar approach would have […]
Read More
Springboard Series: Competition is booming up and down the AI stack—how the AI market will enhance choice, lower prices, and grow GDP
Earlier this week, we shared some insights on the overall competitive AI landscape and its more specific contributions. Today, we will unpack what these strides in AI competition and innovation mean for consumers and businesses alike. What do all these startups and innovations mean for businesses and consumers? At a very practical level, businesses and […]
Read More
Springboard Series: Competition is booming up and down the AI stack—how AI is disrupting tech ecosystems
On Monday, we offered an overall landscape assessment of the AI “stack,” starting at the application layer. Today, we will dive into the choice, innovation, and competition inherent in the data, cloud, and hardware layers of the AI stack. A proliferation of open data is fostering new competitors Contrary to claims that proprietary data will […]
Read More
HJC report raises concerns about FTC commitment to consumers
Drawing on the words of experienced Federal Trade Commission staff, the House Judiciary Committee’s (HJC) interim staff report, “Abuse of Power, Waste of Resources, and Fear,” details multiple hurdles to the agency’s success in recent years: Political priorities are distracting from the FTC’s historical focus on consumers. 1. Staff worry that legally dubious cases take […]
Read More
Springboard Series: Competition is booming up and down the AI stack—the competitive landscape
The generative AI revolution is raising new questions about competition, market concentration, and American innovation. This flurry of change can seem complicated, but in fact emerging AI innovations are contributing to a wildly competitive ecosystem up and down the AI “stack.” First, a brief primer on the state of competition in the tech space: Investment […]
Read More
Policymakers should be wary of importing harmful competition frameworks
As Europe adopts and implements radical new competition frameworks, it’s crucial that American policymakers understand the harms of such drastic proposals, and what they might mean for consumers and small businesses alike. 1. An objective, economics-based standard has served America well 2. Untested competition theories pose risks for innovation, the startup ecosystem, small businesses, and […]
Read More
ICYMI: Competition in the AI space is fierce
As regulators continue discussing artificial intelligence and the competitive dynamics in the AI space, one thing is clear: competition is thriving up and down the AI stack. This point shone through during a workshop hosted last week by the FTC, even though the panel lacked balance and entirely omitted industry voices. Here are the facts: […]
Read More
ICYMI: Experts criticize the politicized intention of the European Commission’s intent to block the Amazon-iRobot deal, which jeopardized iRobot’s viability
On January 29, Amazon and iRobot announced an agreement to terminate Amazon’s acquisition following a report by the Wall Street Journal that the EU Commission (EC) intended to block the deal. As a result, Massachusetts-based iRobot announced it planned to fire 31% of its employees, reduce its investment in R&D, and cancel innovation in new […]
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ICYMI: E-commerce tools are helping small retailers grow, innovate, and thrive
As we enter 2024, the retail industry is a vast and diverse space, stocked with businesses both large and small. The prominence of small retail businesses is especially notable: contrary to claims made by some inside the Beltway, research shows that, in recent years, digital tools and marketplaces have helped Americans shop small. It’s a […]
Read More
The competitive power of AI: transforming businesses, revolutionizing cloud computing, and redefining search dynamics
As competition heats up in online search, consumer marketplaces, and cloud computing, AI continues to upend markets, with new features being launched seemingly every day. Read our roundup of the AI competition ‘news of the day.’ Advances in AI are transforming traditional online search, enhancing competition across even the most recognizable search engines – “iAsk […]
Read More
The FTC’s case against Amazon fails crucial antitrust tests
Last Friday, Amazon requested that the court dismiss the FTC’s lawsuit, reiterating what others have been saying for months: the FTC’s case is incompatible with antitrust law and pays no attention to consumers’ best interests. It fails to provide a coherent theory of harm, any evidence of anticompetitive conducts, or a proposal for a better […]
Read More
Experts call out the FTC’s argument against Seller-Fulfilled Prime for what it is: “misleading” and “inaccurate”
In 2015, Amazon launched Seller Fulfilled Prime (“SFP”) to allow sellers on Amazon’s marketplace to offer Prime-badged goods to customers. Since then, Amazon has worked hard to lift the program’s performance to meet the bar that customers expect for Prime and has redesigned SFP’s requirements multiple times. Unfortunately, the program has consistently underperformed and delivered […]
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What They Are Saying: By dropping WTO digital trade rule demands, the U.S. retreats on technology, the economy, and governance
Earlier this month, international trade took center stage as the U.S. and its Pacific neighbors met for the annual Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meetings. But just weeks before these critical meetings, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) withdrew its proposals for key trade rules at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in […]
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ICYMI: FTC’s unredacted complaint against Amazon reveals a flawed, misleading case
At the start of November, the FTC filed a substantially unredacted version of its antitrust complaint against Amazon. Since then, experts have pored over the new material. Their verdict? The unredacted material far from proves the FTC’s case and, in fact, divulges the case’s weak and misleading nature. Here’s what you need to know: The […]
Read More
Questions We’d Like to Ask AAG Jonathan Kanter at Tomorrow’s House Antitrust Subcommittee Oversight Hearing
Tomorrow at 10am the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Antitrust will hold an oversight hearing where Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter is set to testify. Here are some questions we’d encourage members to ask: Why is the US moving to a European approach to antitrust, when the EU economy has underperformed and there are no great […]
Read More
What We Learned Last Week at the Google Search Trial: Amid Intense Competition, Google Innovates to Benefit Consumers
In the eighth week of the DOJ’s case against Google, Google CEO Sundar Pichai began by highlighting Google’s dedication to innovation and users, followed by a number of Google executives and partners who testified about Google’s benefit for consumers and the competitive landscape. 1. Google’s partners choose Google because it’s helpful 2. Google succeeds because […]
Read More
Amicus briefs urge court to dismiss FTC’s lawsuit against Amazon, warn of vast and severe consequences if the FTC succeeds
As the FTC’s antitrust trial against Amazon gets underway, six influential industry groups have filed detailed amicus briefs advocating the dismissal of the lawsuit. Filing such detailed briefs so early in a trial is highly unusual and underscores the lawsuit’s flawed nature. The briefs emphasize the FTC’s lack of a legitimate legal case and caution […]
Read More
Diverse groups file amicus briefs urging dismissal of FTC lawsuit against Amazon
The following groups have filed amicus briefs supporting Amazon’s motion to dismiss the FTC’s lawsuit: — Computer & Communications Industry Association, NetChoice, and Chamber of Progress — Chamber of Commerce — Interactive Advertising Bureau — Association of Corporate Counsel
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Testimony from the DOJ’s case shows that Google Search ads face competition and benefit advertises and consumers
The DOJ’s case against Google is flawed. Recent testimony emphasized how competition across digital advertising continues to grow– revealing yet another thorn in the side of the DOJ’s erroneous antitrust probe against Google. 1. Google Search ads face competition from Microsoft Bing ads – The Home Depot’s Senior Manager of Paid Media, Ryan Booth testified […]
Read More
ICYMI: Experts sound off on FTC’s faulty case against Amazon
Since the FTC announced its antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, experts have criticized the validity of the case. Here’s what you need to know: — Chair Khan and her FTC colleagues are abandoning the long-established Consumer Welfare Standard to mount a political campaign against one of the most trusted brands in America. — Competition in retail […]
Read More
Important reminders regarding the DOJ vs Google trial
As we enter the second month of the DOJ trial against Google, let’s revisit just how flawed this case is. The case is being pushed by Google’s competitors, especially Microsoft. The case is an effort by Microsoft to gain competitive advantage through government action. – A “successful case against Google may help its competitors but […]
Read More
FTC’s case is “absurd,” “mistaken,” and “out of touch,” say experts
After the FTC announced its lawsuit against Amazon this week, experts weighed in to explain the many issues with the FTC’s case and the threats it poses to the vitality of small businesses and consumers across America. Three key points to consider are: – Attacking widely used pricing policies at Amazon will harm consumers by […]
Read More
ICYMI: FTC Chair Lina Khan struggles to answer tough questions on the agency’s case against Amazon
Chair Lina Khan sat down with Bloomberg’s Washington Bureau Chief Peggy Collins yesterday, hours after the FTC announced it was bringing an antitrust suit against one of the nation’s most admired companies. She appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box this morning to discuss the case again. In the interviews, Khan struggled to provide a clear answer […]
Read More
Primer: The DOJ’s ad tech case against Google is misguided and flawed
This week, the trial of the Justice Department’s misguided antitrust lawsuit against Google’s digital advertising business (ad tech) starts. Like other antitrust cases that have gone to court in the last couple of years, this case is deeply flawed in several ways. Fundamentally, the DOJ’s arguments defy economic logic, ignore the realities of competition, and […]
Read More
ICYMI: Jim Cramer is asking all the right questions on the DC Court’s Google Search antitrust decision
Last week, Jim Cramer tackled the recent decision in the DOJ’s Google Search antitrust case on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street. Cramer brought up some important questions. Question 1: Why can’t a company “with a superior product” promote its product to make it easy for consumers to reach? Question 2: Why can’t a company charge […]
Read More
Google Search decision puts competitors ahead of consumers
Google Search succeeds because of competition, not in spite of it. — As we’ve previously shown, Google Search is the leading search engine because the market thinks it’s the best option available. Last fall, then-Mozilla CEO Mitchell Baker testified that Mozilla chose Google as the default search engine because of its “miraculous” quality. She noted […]
Read More
ICYMI: Despite Khan’s claims, the FTC’s merger rules threaten startups and small businesses
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) insists the agency’s approach to mergers is beneficial to entrepreneurs and startups by claiming that “98% of [the 3,000 yearly merger] deals… are going through.” However, the FTC deliberately increased the regulatory cost of filing those deals to chill mergers, and in doing so, likely breached its obligations under the […]
Read More
ICYMI: The American Booksellers Association reveals several weaknesses in the FTC’s inconsistent, contradictory case against Amazon
In April, the American Booksellers Association (ABA) filed a motion to join the FTC’s antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, arguing that Amazon lowers book prices beyond what booksellers can compete with. In a move that The Wall Street Journal called “curious,” the FTC recently asked the judge to deny the motion. The reason? The Association’s arguments […]
Read More
California proposals threaten a thriving innovation ecosystem
This afternoon, the California Law Revision Commission (CLRC) will continue its series of meetings to consider changes to the state’s antitrust laws. Today, our topic is the potential introduction of antitrust regulations specifically for certain technology companies. In a report submitted to the CLRC, a working group did not make a policy recommendation but discussed […]
Read More
Springboard Antitrust Series: California small business sounds alarm on competition proposals
In the wake of ongoing reviews of California’s state antitrust laws, new proposals aimed at fostering fairer competition have sparked significant backlash. Small business owners across the state are voicing concerns that these changes could inadvertently harm their operations by disrupting the digital tools they use. These proposals would undermine tried and true antitrust principles […]
Read More
Springboard Antitrust Series: Concentration and Competition in California
The California Law Revision Commission (CLRC) has begun its series of meetings to explore potential changes to the state’s antitrust law. Today, our topic is one of seven specific areas of antitrust law that the CLRC is considering revising: concentration, or when a small number of companies comprise a large part of the activity in […]
Read More
ICYMI: Business leaders and policymakers criticize the FTC’s anti-innovation and investment policies
The U.S. antitrust agencies, particularly the FTC, have announced that their work is “just getting started” as they show a growing antipathy towards mergers and economic growth through acquisitions. Business leaders and policymakers are sounding the alarm that these efforts could have a chilling effect on small businesses, consumers, and the entire U.S. innovation economy. […]
Read More
Springboard Antitrust Series: Spotlight on California
Today, the California Law Revision Commission (CLRC) will begin a series of meetings to explore potential changes to antitrust law. A few weeks ago, we discussed how moving away from California’s current antitrust framework threatens the state’s innovation economy. Today, our topic is one of seven specific areas of antitrust law that the CLRC is […]
Read More
NEWSFLASH: New research shows AI is disrupting the search landscape
Gartner, a technological research and consulting firm, predicts that traffic from traditional search engines will drop 25% by 2026. The reason? People will turn to Generative AI and ChatBots (like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude) rather than traditional search engines. AI innovation is disrupting the search landscape: – Case in point: “Can This A.I.-Powered Search […]
Read More
Changing competition law threatens California’s innovation ecosystem, USC Professor warns
Next month, the California Law Revision Commission will begin holding a series of meetings to explore potential changes to antitrust laws. Ahead of these meetings, University of Southern California law professor and antitrust expert Jonathan Barnett submitted a report on the concerning European approach to competition and the devastating effect a similar approach would have […]
Read More
Springboard Series: Competition is booming up and down the AI stack—how the AI market will enhance choice, lower prices, and grow GDP
Earlier this week, we shared some insights on the overall competitive AI landscape and its more specific contributions. Today, we will unpack what these strides in AI competition and innovation mean for consumers and businesses alike. What do all these startups and innovations mean for businesses and consumers? At a very practical level, businesses and […]
Read More
Springboard Series: Competition is booming up and down the AI stack—how AI is disrupting tech ecosystems
On Monday, we offered an overall landscape assessment of the AI “stack,” starting at the application layer. Today, we will dive into the choice, innovation, and competition inherent in the data, cloud, and hardware layers of the AI stack. A proliferation of open data is fostering new competitors Contrary to claims that proprietary data will […]
Read More
HJC report raises concerns about FTC commitment to consumers
Drawing on the words of experienced Federal Trade Commission staff, the House Judiciary Committee’s (HJC) interim staff report, “Abuse of Power, Waste of Resources, and Fear,” details multiple hurdles to the agency’s success in recent years: Political priorities are distracting from the FTC’s historical focus on consumers. 1. Staff worry that legally dubious cases take […]
Read More
Springboard Series: Competition is booming up and down the AI stack—the competitive landscape
The generative AI revolution is raising new questions about competition, market concentration, and American innovation. This flurry of change can seem complicated, but in fact emerging AI innovations are contributing to a wildly competitive ecosystem up and down the AI “stack.” First, a brief primer on the state of competition in the tech space: Investment […]
Read More
Policymakers should be wary of importing harmful competition frameworks
As Europe adopts and implements radical new competition frameworks, it’s crucial that American policymakers understand the harms of such drastic proposals, and what they might mean for consumers and small businesses alike. 1. An objective, economics-based standard has served America well 2. Untested competition theories pose risks for innovation, the startup ecosystem, small businesses, and […]
Read More
ICYMI: Competition in the AI space is fierce
As regulators continue discussing artificial intelligence and the competitive dynamics in the AI space, one thing is clear: competition is thriving up and down the AI stack. This point shone through during a workshop hosted last week by the FTC, even though the panel lacked balance and entirely omitted industry voices. Here are the facts: […]
Read More
ICYMI: Experts criticize the politicized intention of the European Commission’s intent to block the Amazon-iRobot deal, which jeopardized iRobot’s viability
On January 29, Amazon and iRobot announced an agreement to terminate Amazon’s acquisition following a report by the Wall Street Journal that the EU Commission (EC) intended to block the deal. As a result, Massachusetts-based iRobot announced it planned to fire 31% of its employees, reduce its investment in R&D, and cancel innovation in new […]
Read More
ICYMI: E-commerce tools are helping small retailers grow, innovate, and thrive
As we enter 2024, the retail industry is a vast and diverse space, stocked with businesses both large and small. The prominence of small retail businesses is especially notable: contrary to claims made by some inside the Beltway, research shows that, in recent years, digital tools and marketplaces have helped Americans shop small. It’s a […]
Read More
The competitive power of AI: transforming businesses, revolutionizing cloud computing, and redefining search dynamics
As competition heats up in online search, consumer marketplaces, and cloud computing, AI continues to upend markets, with new features being launched seemingly every day. Read our roundup of the AI competition ‘news of the day.’ Advances in AI are transforming traditional online search, enhancing competition across even the most recognizable search engines – “iAsk […]
Read More
The FTC’s case against Amazon fails crucial antitrust tests
Last Friday, Amazon requested that the court dismiss the FTC’s lawsuit, reiterating what others have been saying for months: the FTC’s case is incompatible with antitrust law and pays no attention to consumers’ best interests. It fails to provide a coherent theory of harm, any evidence of anticompetitive conducts, or a proposal for a better […]
Read More
Experts call out the FTC’s argument against Seller-Fulfilled Prime for what it is: “misleading” and “inaccurate”
In 2015, Amazon launched Seller Fulfilled Prime (“SFP”) to allow sellers on Amazon’s marketplace to offer Prime-badged goods to customers. Since then, Amazon has worked hard to lift the program’s performance to meet the bar that customers expect for Prime and has redesigned SFP’s requirements multiple times. Unfortunately, the program has consistently underperformed and delivered […]
Read More
What They Are Saying: By dropping WTO digital trade rule demands, the U.S. retreats on technology, the economy, and governance
Earlier this month, international trade took center stage as the U.S. and its Pacific neighbors met for the annual Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meetings. But just weeks before these critical meetings, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) withdrew its proposals for key trade rules at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in […]
Read More
ICYMI: FTC’s unredacted complaint against Amazon reveals a flawed, misleading case
At the start of November, the FTC filed a substantially unredacted version of its antitrust complaint against Amazon. Since then, experts have pored over the new material. Their verdict? The unredacted material far from proves the FTC’s case and, in fact, divulges the case’s weak and misleading nature. Here’s what you need to know: The […]
Read More
Questions We’d Like to Ask AAG Jonathan Kanter at Tomorrow’s House Antitrust Subcommittee Oversight Hearing
Tomorrow at 10am the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Antitrust will hold an oversight hearing where Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter is set to testify. Here are some questions we’d encourage members to ask: Why is the US moving to a European approach to antitrust, when the EU economy has underperformed and there are no great […]
Read More
What We Learned Last Week at the Google Search Trial: Amid Intense Competition, Google Innovates to Benefit Consumers
In the eighth week of the DOJ’s case against Google, Google CEO Sundar Pichai began by highlighting Google’s dedication to innovation and users, followed by a number of Google executives and partners who testified about Google’s benefit for consumers and the competitive landscape. 1. Google’s partners choose Google because it’s helpful 2. Google succeeds because […]
Read More
Amicus briefs urge court to dismiss FTC’s lawsuit against Amazon, warn of vast and severe consequences if the FTC succeeds
As the FTC’s antitrust trial against Amazon gets underway, six influential industry groups have filed detailed amicus briefs advocating the dismissal of the lawsuit. Filing such detailed briefs so early in a trial is highly unusual and underscores the lawsuit’s flawed nature. The briefs emphasize the FTC’s lack of a legitimate legal case and caution […]
Read More
Diverse groups file amicus briefs urging dismissal of FTC lawsuit against Amazon
The following groups have filed amicus briefs supporting Amazon’s motion to dismiss the FTC’s lawsuit: — Computer & Communications Industry Association, NetChoice, and Chamber of Progress — Chamber of Commerce — Interactive Advertising Bureau — Association of Corporate Counsel
Read More
Testimony from the DOJ’s case shows that Google Search ads face competition and benefit advertises and consumers
The DOJ’s case against Google is flawed. Recent testimony emphasized how competition across digital advertising continues to grow– revealing yet another thorn in the side of the DOJ’s erroneous antitrust probe against Google. 1. Google Search ads face competition from Microsoft Bing ads – The Home Depot’s Senior Manager of Paid Media, Ryan Booth testified […]
Read More
ICYMI: Experts sound off on FTC’s faulty case against Amazon
Since the FTC announced its antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, experts have criticized the validity of the case. Here’s what you need to know: — Chair Khan and her FTC colleagues are abandoning the long-established Consumer Welfare Standard to mount a political campaign against one of the most trusted brands in America. — Competition in retail […]
Read More
Important reminders regarding the DOJ vs Google trial
As we enter the second month of the DOJ trial against Google, let’s revisit just how flawed this case is. The case is being pushed by Google’s competitors, especially Microsoft. The case is an effort by Microsoft to gain competitive advantage through government action. – A “successful case against Google may help its competitors but […]
Read More
FTC’s case is “absurd,” “mistaken,” and “out of touch,” say experts
After the FTC announced its lawsuit against Amazon this week, experts weighed in to explain the many issues with the FTC’s case and the threats it poses to the vitality of small businesses and consumers across America. Three key points to consider are: – Attacking widely used pricing policies at Amazon will harm consumers by […]
Read More
ICYMI: FTC Chair Lina Khan struggles to answer tough questions on the agency’s case against Amazon
Chair Lina Khan sat down with Bloomberg’s Washington Bureau Chief Peggy Collins yesterday, hours after the FTC announced it was bringing an antitrust suit against one of the nation’s most admired companies. She appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box this morning to discuss the case again. In the interviews, Khan struggled to provide a clear answer […]
Read More