With few unilateral options and little hope of legislation from Congress, the president’s early investment in competition policy could pay a political dividend.
Category: Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues
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F.T.C. Sues to Block Kroger-Albertsons Grocery Store Deal
The regulator is trying to stop the largest supermarket merger in history, arguing that the deal would eliminate competition and raise prices for consumers.
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Capital One Discover Deal: What to Know
Before two of the largest credit card companies in the United States can complete a $35 billion deal, they’ll face an uphill battle with regulators.
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How Washington May Approach the Capital One-Discover Deal
Regulators have been tough on big financial mergers, though there are nuances in Capital One’s $35.3 billion takeover bid for Discover.
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Inside the Funding Frenzy at Anthropic, One of A.I.’s Hottest Start-Ups
The company raised $7.3 billion over the last year, as the lure of artificial intelligence changes Silicon Valley deal-making.
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On the Ground of Biden’s Antitrust Agenda
Doha Mekki, one of President Biden’s key antitrust enforcers, talks about the Justice Department’s big wins and losses, and what could be in store if President Biden gets another four years.
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South Korea’s Antitrust Enforcers Aimed at Big Tech. Then Came the Backlash.
The government pledged to protect South Korean online platforms from marketplace giants, but online business circles are crying foul play.
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Developers Pan Apple’s New Plan for App Store in Europe
To comply with European regulations, Apple has proposed reducing its commission on app sales while adding new fees and hurdles.
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PGA Tour Raises $1.5 Billion From Group of U.S. Investors
The move, which involves the Fenway Sports Group, raises questions about whether a deal to combine forces with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign fund is still necessary.
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Amazon Scraps Deal to Buy Maker of Roomba Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Amazon walked away from the $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot as it faces questions from regulators in the European Union and United States.
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JetBlue Says It May Back Out of Deal to Acquire Spirit Airlines
JetBlue now says that it could back out of the acquisition just a week after the company said it intended to appeal a judge’s decision to block the deal.