Category: Federal Trade Commission

Can Big Tech Get Bigger? Microsoft Presses Governments to Say Yes.

The New York Times – Business:
Microsoft’s $69 billion deal for Activision Blizzard, which is undergoing reviews in 16 countries, has become a test for whether tech giants can buy companies amid a backlash.
Ticketmaster’s Parent Company Said to Face Justice Department Investigation

The New York Times – Music:
The inquiry predates the botched presale of Taylor Swift tickets this week and is said to focus on whether Live Nation has abused its power in the live music industry.
D.C. Attorney General Files Second Complaint Against Commanders

The New York Times – Sports:
In a complaint filed Thursday, the Washington N.F.L. team was accused of misusing ticket revenue and failing to refund customers’ deposits.
Democratic Lawmakers Call for Investigation of Elon Musk’s Twitter

The New York Times – Business:
Seven Democratic senators urged the Federal Trade Commission to examine whether the social media company, under Mr. Musk’s ownership, had violated a 2011 privacy agreement.
Children’s Groups Want F.T.C. to Ban ‘Unfair’ Online Manipulation of Kids

The New York Times – Business:
Children’s privacy and health experts pressed regulators to prohibit video games and social networks from using attention-hacking techniques on youngsters.
Children’s Groups Want F.T.C. to Ban ‘Unfair’ Online Manipulation of Kids

The New York Times – Business:
Children’s privacy and health experts pressed regulators to prohibit video games and social networks from using attention-hacking techniques on youngsters.
Supreme Court Seems Poised to Streamline Challenges to Agency Power

The New York Times – Business:
The justices appeared ready to rule that people and companies need not wait for administrative rulings to press constitutional claims in federal court.
Fed Up With Political Text Messages? Read On.

The New York Times – Business:
In this polarized climate, hundreds of Americans told us they agree on one thing: Campaigns must stop spamming voters’ phones with unwanted political texts.
Attorneys General Sue to Stop Dividend Tied to Kroger-Albertsons Deal

The New York Times – Business:
The suit could portend other regulatory battles to come as the supermarket chains look to close their nearly $25 billion merger.
FTC Accuses Chegg Homework Help App of ‘Careless’ Data Security

The New York Times – Business:
Chegg, a homework help app, exposed the data of 40 million users, including details about some students’ sexual orientation and religion, regulators said in a legal complaint.
Kroger and Albertsons Announce Plan to Merge in $25 Billion Deal

The New York Times – Business:
The deal, an effort to bulk up against deep-pocketed rivals Walmart and Amazon, is likely to invite serious antitrust scrutiny from regulators.
What the $24.6 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Merger Could Mean for Groceries

The New York Times – Business:
Two of the largest U.S. supermarket chains hope to join forces as inflation pushes food prices higher and as Amazon and Walmart become more powerful.