Judge Said to Allow Meta’s Deal for Virtual Reality Start-Up to Move Forward
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Judge Said to Allow Meta’s Deal for Virtual Reality Start-Up to Move Forward

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.
Mark Zuckerberg Testifies About Meta’s Virtual Reality Ambitions
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Mark Zuckerberg Testifies About Meta’s Virtual Reality Ambitions

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.
Why Losing to Meta in Court Could Still Be a Win for Antitrust Regulators
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Why Losing to Meta in Court Could Still Be a Win for Antitrust Regulators

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.