Category: Kanter, Jonathan S

In Its First Monopoly Trial of Modern Internet Era, U.S. Sets Sights on Google

The 10-week trial, set to begin Tuesday, amps up efforts to rein in Big Tech by targeting the core search business that turned Google into a $1.7 trillion behemoth.
Biden’s Antitrust Team Isn’t Backing Down From a Fight

Newly released guidelines for mergers show that despite legal setbacks, top competition officials intend to keep scrutinizing takeovers and technology giants.
Biden Administration Unveils Tougher Guidelines on Mergers

The proposed road map for regulatory reviews, last updated in 2020, includes a focus on tech platforms for the first time.
Tim Wu, Architect of Biden Antitrust Push, to Leave White House

The New York Times – Business:
Tim Wu has been a leading proponent of a more aggressive approach to reining in the power of big business.
Why Losing to Meta in Court Could Still Be a Win for Antitrust Regulators

The New York Times – Business:
As the Federal Trade Commission prepares to face off in court against Meta over a V.R. start-up deal, the agency is testing a novel argument as part of a strategy to push antitrust law.

In Its First Monopoly Trial of Modern Internet Era, U.S. Sets Sights on Google