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Critics of FTC’s Decision to Drop PepsiCo Suit Say Consumers Will Pay the Price
The all-Republican commission abandoned a lawsuit accusing PepsiCo of providing Walmart with pricing advantages.
Trump’s Pick to Lead FTC Wants to Roll Back Regulations and End “War on Mergers”
Andrew Ferguson’s agenda also reportedly includes ditching “novel and legally dubious consumer protection cases.”
Biden Officials Announce Crackdown on Junk Fees for Concerts, Hotels, and More
Companies like Ticketmaster have come under scrutiny for charging often exorbitant hidden fees.
FTC and 17 States File Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon
“This is one of the most important antitrust cases in U.S. history,” said a supporter of the federal agency's lawsuit.
New FTC Guidelines Take Aim at “Illegal Mergers” Enabled by Reagan-Era Policy
The draft guidelines come as the Federal Trade Commission is challenging corporate consolidation in pharma and tech.
Schumer Accused of Caving to Big Tech After Failure to Deliver on Antitrust Pledge
Three antitrust bills have been languishing in the Senate for months, despite attracting bipartisan support.
Federal Officials Sue to Stop Microsoft Merger in Major Antitrust Move
The FTC says the $69 billion merger would be a huge consolidation of industry power.
Ticketmaster Has Driven Swifties Into the Anti-Monopoly Movement
Taylor Swift fans are calling to break up the company’s live events monopoly.
Senate Antitrust Leader, AOC Slam Ticketmaster Amid Taylor Swift Concert Snafu
Ticketmaster has exhibited a “pattern of non-compliance” with antitrust obligations, the senator wrote.
Omar Leads Call for Probe of Baby Formula Industry Amid National Shortage
“The nationwide formula shortage is a story of corporate power and monopolies,” said Rep. Ilhan Omar.