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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.
F.T.C. Sues to Block Microsoft’s $69 Billion Acquisition of Activision

The New York Times – Business:
The move by the commission signals an aggressive stance by federal regulators to thwart the expansion of the tech industry’s biggest companies.
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.
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.
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.

The F.T.C.’s Bet on Rewriting Antitrust by Taking on Microsoft