The Importance of New Merger Notification Rules
October 11, 2024 — This brief explains what the HSR form is, what the changes are, and why they are important. It also addresses common misconceptions about the previous HSR form and merger approval process.
Google Search Remedies: A High-Level Framework
October 8, 2024 — On August 5, 2024, Google was ruled an illegal monopolist– for the second time in less than a year. Next, Judge Mehta will decide how to remedy the illegal conduct in search markets. With the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice about to release its “high level” remedy framework, Economic Liberties presents a collection of proposals to guide public discussion.
Morgan’s Monopoly Digest – October 2024
October, 2024 — August version of Economic Liberties' monthly newsletter that covers the latest with the federal antitrust agencies — the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division — and other big developments in competition policy.
Reforming the Utility System to Better Serve the American Public
September 26, 2024 — Amid growing recognition of the need to reform America’s electrical utility system to reduce consumer costs, improve reliability, and accelerate the transition to cleaner energy sources, the American Economic Liberties Project today released a new white paper, with contributors from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), outlining policy recommendations to reform investor-owned utilities. The paper, “Reforming the Utility System to Better Serve the American Public,” is the third installment of Economic Liberties’ Industrial Policy and Competition Series.
Transforming Antitrust Enforcement: How AAG Kanter is Protecting Competition Across the Economy
August 30, 2024 — Under Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter's leadership, the DOJ Antitrust Division has taken aggressive action to protect American businesses, workers, and consumers from powerful corporate monopolies.
Laws Are Not Suggestions: How the CFPB Is Delivering for the American People
August 30, 2024 — Under Director Rohit Chopra, the CFPB has held scammers like Wells Fargo accountable, returning billions of dollars of Americans’ hard-earned money to their bank accounts; fought back against Wall Street and Big Tech’s discriminatory and anti-competitive behavior; ensured violating the law can no longer be written off as just a “cost of doing business;” and restored financial freedom to millions of Americans held hostage by the credit reporting cartel.