FTC Secures Justice for Thousand of Workers Abused by Noncompete Agreements in Important Milestone for the Agency
January 4, 2023 — The Federal Trade Commission today voted 3-1 to sue security guard firm Prudential Security, glass manufacturers Ardagh and Owens-Illinois, and two individuals for illegal noncompete restrictions they imposed on thousands of workers. In response to these actions, which mark the first time that the agency has sued to halt unlawful noncompete restrictions, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
Lever Time: How The Airline Industry Became A Living Nightmare
January 4, 2023 — Following the Southwest Airlines meltdown, Economic Liberties' Senior Fellow for Aviation & Travel Bill McGee joined Lever Time to discuss how industry consolidation played a role in facilitating the crisis.
The Guardian: Antitrust target Ticketmaster spends big on lobbying amid woeful 2022
January 3, 2023 — Economic Liberties' Senior Policy Analyst Krista Brown spoke with The Guardian about Ticketmaster's latest lobbying push.
The Lever: The Partisan Ghost In The Media Machine
January 2, 2023 — Economic Liberties' Senior Fellow for Aviation & Travel Bill McGee explains to The Lever how the U.S. Department of Transportation's inaction led to the latest airline meltdown.
CBS News: Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal calls for airline passenger bill of rights after recent travel meltdown
January 2, 2023 — Economic Liberties' Senior Fellow for Aviation & Travel Bill McGee spoke with CBS News about why an airline passenger's bill of rights is urgently needed to protect consumers.