Category: Khan, Lina

Elon Musk Tried to Meet With F.T.C. Chair About Twitter, but Was Rebuffed

The New York Times – Business:
Mr. Musk requested a meeting with Lina Khan, the chair of the F.T.C., which has been investigating Twitter’s privacy and data practices.
A Big Breakup at the Federal Trade Commission

The New York Times – Business:
A second Republican commissioner has resigned as the agency gears up for a big showdown on noncompete agreements and the Microsoft-Activision merger.
Americans Flunked This Test on Online Privacy

The New York Times – Business:
Many consumers want control over their personal details. But few understand how online tracking works, says a new report from the University of Pennsylvania.
Tech Earnings Disappoint Investors as Giants Stress Cost Cuts

The New York Times – Business:
Apple, Amazon and Alphabet all reported disappointing quarterly results, as they emphasized efforts to cut costs in the face of an economic slowdown.
Wall Street Likes Meta’s Plans to Cut Costs

The New York Times – Business:
Meta’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, called 2023 the “year of efficiency,” a pronouncement that is reassuring investors and sparking a wider rally in tech stocks.
Judge Said to Allow Meta’s Deal for Virtual Reality Start-Up to Move Forward

The New York Times – Business:
The ruling, which is under seal, is a defeat for the Federal Trade Commission, which tried to block Meta’s deal with a rarely used antitrust argument.
Why Bed Bath & Beyond Is Weighing Bankruptcy

The New York Times – Business:
Dreary holiday season sales failed to help solve the struggling retailer’s financial woes, leaving the company with few options.
U.S. Moves to Bar Noncompete Agreements in Labor Contracts

The New York Times – Business:
A sweeping proposal by the Federal Trade Commission would block companies from limiting their employees’ ability to work for a rival.
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.
Microsoft Gambles on ‘Nice Guy’ Strategy to Close Activision Megadeal

The New York Times – Business:
Federal regulators have sued to block the $69 billion acquisition, but the company has settled on a path forward and is preparing to force the issue.
Mark Zuckerberg Testifies About Meta’s Virtual Reality Ambitions

The New York Times – Business:
Meta’s chief executive made a rare court appearance as the Federal Trade Commission tries to block his company’s purchase of the virtual reality start-up Within.
The F.T.C.’s Bet on Rewriting Antitrust by Taking on Microsoft

The New York Times – Business:
In seeking to oppose the $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard, the agency is hoping to revamp the nation’s antitrust rules — even if it loses.