DOJ Signals More Aggressive Stance on GPOs
February 6, 2023 — Following the American Economic Liberties Project’s advocacy against the Justice Department’s long-standing antitrust safety zone for medical supply middlemen called group purchasing organizations, the DOJ announced on February 3rd that it was withdrawing this outdated policy. In response to this news, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
BeatSeeker: The Fight to Break Up Ticketmaster
February 6, 2023 — Economic Liberties' Senior Policy Analyst Krista Brown joined BeatSeeker to discuss the fight to break up Ticketmaster.
The Hollywood Reporter: Meta Won Approval to Buy a Virtual Reality App, But FTC Laid Groundwork to Halt Big Tech’s Next Deal
February 6, 2023 — Economic Liberties' Legal Counsel Lee Hepner talked with The Hollywood Reporter about the outcome of the FTC's suit to block Meta's acquisition of Within.
Gizmodo: FTC Admits Defeat in Antitrust Battle With Facebook
February 6, 2023 — Economic Liberties' Legal Counsel Lee Hepner spoke with Gizmodo about the FTC's challenge against Meta-Within.
Business Insider: Arizona’s terrible NHL team is begging voters for $200 million to build a permanent home, but stadiums are consistently huge money pits
February 6, 2023 — Economic Liberties Director of State & Local Policy Pat Garofalo spoke with Business Insider about the latest professional sports team begging for taxpayer money to build a stadium.