In a paper published this week, preeminent legal scholar Herbert Hovenkamp, one of the foremost authorities on antitrust law, detailed the competitive nature of the tech sector and explained why the approach to competition policy outlined in the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA) “should be abandoned.” He concluded that AICOA “was a bill […]
Last week, the Department of Justice, along with several states, filed a lawsuit against Google that could upend an advertising ecosystem that benefits publishers and advertisers and lowers prices, ignores the robust state of competition in the advertising space, and “largely duplicates an unfounded lawsuit by the Texas Attorney General, much of which was recently […]
As the new Congress and regulatory agencies kick into gear for 2023, it’s important to remember that regulating America’s leading tech companies is not a priority for consumers. Recent polling highlights that consumers want the government to focus on more pressing issues, such as the economy and inflation—and to avoid breaking popular tech tools and […]
The FTC has been making moves to usurp the powers of Congress by creating its own rules and the function of the courts by serving as the enforcer of its own rules. The FTC has been moving further and further away from the consumer welfare standard, and these changes have significant consequences for all industries […]
In a last-minute effort to advance the Open App Markets Act (OAMA), the bill’s sponsors are moving to attach the bill to must-pass legislation. Senators have removed key digital safety provisions—making what was already a misguided bill even more detrimental to consumers and the digital services they love. Here’s what you need to know: Bill […]
In October and November, Competition Policy International (CPI) and CCIA held a four-part series on Challenges to Antitrust in a Changing Economy. The events featured panels of lawyers, journalists, Hill staffers, and professors discussing the shifting landscape around antitrust policy. Notable panelists included Former Assistant Attorney General Barry Nigro, former General Counsel at FTC Alden […]
As Congress considers lame duck passage of the Open App Markets Act (OAMA) or inclusion in must-pass budget bills, it’s important to remember the serious security and content moderation risks presented by the legislation. OAMA Presents Serious Cybersecurity And National Security Risks OAMA “breaks critical cybersecurity protections,” says Taxpayers Protection Alliance Executive Director Patrick Hedger. […]
Today, 26 bipartisan public interest, consumer advocacy, media, and civil society groups, including CCIA, signed a letter to Congressional leadership, organized by Public Knowledge, urging them not to include this controversial bill, the JCPA, in any pending must-pass legislation. The broad coalition writes, “We urge you not to include the JCPA in any pending legislation, […]
Last week, the FTC unilaterally attempted to expand its authority and conduct it considers illegal by changing its definition of what constitutes “unfair methods of competition” (UMC) under Section 5 of the FTC Act. According to reporting by Law360, the new policy “replaces an Obama-era version that put guardrails on the FTC’s power[.]” What does […]
As China aggressively promotes its domestic tech sector and gathers vast amounts of international user data, pursuing anti-tech legislation is the exact opposite of what Congress should be doing to protect America’s national and economic security. It’s critical to understand what breaking up our world-leading tech sector would mean for our most important national interests. […]
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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