Earlier this month, the FTC quietly—without a press release that is customary for requests for comment—put a sudden September 3 deadline for comments on a years-old Open Markets Institute petition for rulemaking to outlaw exclusionary contracts. This effort represents yet another attempt by the agency to expand its own power and interfere with freedom of […]
Rep. David Cicilline’s American Innovation and Choice Online Act would gravely harm both consumers and small businesses, as we’ve highlighted in recent blasts. But that’s not all: the legislation would throw a wrench in the innovation economy and hurt American tech leadership on the global stage. Here’s what the bill would do: — Chill innovation […]
We recently explored how Rep. David Cicilline’s American Innovation and Choice Online Act would destroy many of the benefits that consumers love and expect from leading internet services — but consumers aren’t the only group that would be harmed. In the second of a series of blasts on the bill, we’re taking a look at […]
Rep. David Cicilline’s American Innovation and Choice Online Act would endanger a host of benefits that consumers love and expect from modern companies. In the first of a series of blasts on the bill, we’re highlighting how this bill would disrupt if not ban convenient products consumers use every day. Here’s what the bill could […]
Federal judges are speaking out against a recent bill, The State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act. The bill would block federal judges from centralizing antitrust litigation brought by State Attorneys General through the well-established Multidistrict Litigation process. Here are some of their concerns. Federal judges noted the bill’s attempt to restrict the judiciary is unprecedented. “Congress […]
A flurry of recent activity at the Federal Trade Commision (FTC) makes clear that the Commission wants to become its own rulemaker and take over Congress’s role in regulating the economy. As all five FTC commissioners testify before Congress, keep in mind that the agency’s radical new agenda would: – Enhance the FTC’s own rulemaking […]
According to new Crunchbase data, venture-backed startups are buying other startups at the highest pace in at least a decade. Private companies have bought at least 530 venture-backed U.S. startups this year, becoming “more active as buyers” in the M&A world than public companies. Of these acquisitions, more than half (268) were purchased by other […]
Last month, the House Judiciary Committee passed six bills that would radically undermine America’s ability to compete on the global stage, particularly with China. Here’s what you should keep in mind: — These bills advantage large Chinese platforms that are competing directly with U.S. companies but aren’t subject to any of the bills’ rules — […]
In recent months, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has entered a new era of politicization. Once lauded for its nonpartisan efforts to protect consumers, the new FTC is taking radical steps to empower itself and push forward a political antitrust agenda. Here’s what’s happening: — The new FTC has discarded the objective economics-based consumer welfare […]
Last week’s lawsuit by a group of US states ignores the openness of Android and Google Play. In particular: — The free and open-source Android ecosystem promotes wide choice and flexibility. — The Google Play ecosystem benefits developers – especially small developers. — Android users can access apps without app stores. The free and open-source […]
Hostility to innovation and technology diminishes the incredible Internet-enabled opportunities that leading tech services provide: empowering consumers, driving prices down and increasing choice, and providing platforms to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. It has given us a golden era of entertainment, knowledge, and everything from fashion startups, to booming mom and pop stores, to the latest app.
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