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FTC Has ‘Concerns’ About Nvidia Deal to Buy Arm

FTC Has ‘Concerns’ About Nvidia Deal to Buy Arm

The FTC's scrutiny comes amid "opposition from some big American tech companies that worry Nvidia will limit their access to Arm’s chip designs."

By Matthew Heller | November 18, 2021

FTC Releases Study of Big-Tech Mergers

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FTC Releases Study of Big-Tech Mergers

The report found that 616 deals of more than $1 million flew "under the radar" of antitrust reporting requirements between 2010 and 2019.

By Matthew Heller | September 16, 2021

Capital One CEO Fined for Antitrust Violations

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Capital One CEO Fined for Antitrust Violations

The FTC says Richard Fairbank failed to comply with requirements of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act when he acquired Capital One shares in 2018.

By Matthew Heller | September 2, 2021

FTC Revives Antitrust Suit Against Facebook

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FTC Revives Antitrust Suit Against Facebook

In an amended complaint, the commission seeks to bolster its allegations that Facebook has abused a monopoly position in social networking.

By Matthew Heller | August 19, 2021

Facebook Wants FTC Chair off Antitrust Case

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Facebook Wants FTC Chair off Antitrust Case

Lina Khan “cannot meet any standard for neutrality that would permit her to participate in any decision-making" regarding the litigation.

By Matthew Heller | July 15, 2021

FTC Charges Broadcom With Unfair Competition

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FTC Charges Broadcom With Unfair Competition

The commission is committed to "enforcing the antitrust laws against monopolists, including in high-technology industries."

By Matthew Heller | July 2, 2021

FTC Moves to Beef up Antitrust Enforcement

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FTC Moves to Beef up Antitrust Enforcement

The commission's vote to scrap a 2015 policy statement will give it more leeway to bring enforcement actions over anticompetitive conduct.

By Matthew Heller | July 2, 2021

P&G Scraps Deal to Buy Billie Razor Startup

P&G Scraps Deal to Buy Billie Razor Startup

The termination of the proposed merger comes after regulators alleged it would cause "significant harm" to consumers.

By Matthew Heller | January 5, 2021

FTC Says Fintech Startup Beam Misled Consumers

FTC Says Fintech Startup Beam Misled Consumers

Beam allegedly made false promises to users of its app that it would provide them with 24/7 access to their funds and substantial interest rates.

By Matthew Heller | November 19, 2020

FTC Sues to Reverse Altria’s Investment in Juul

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FTC Sues to Reverse Altria’s Investment in Juul

“Altria and Juul turned from competitors to collaborators by eliminating competition and sharing in Juul’s profits."

By Matthew Heller | April 2, 2020

AT&T Fined $60 Million in Data ‘Throttling’ Case

AT&T Fined $60 Million in Data ‘Throttling’ Case

An FTC commissioner says AT&T's unlimited data plan for smartphone customers was a "bait-and-switch scam."

By Matthew Heller | November 6, 2019

Stewart Information Services and Fidelity National Financial Terminate Merger

Stewart Information Services and Fidelity National Financial Terminate Merger

Fidelity National will pay Stewart a break-up fee of $50 million after the Federal Trade Commission challenged the merger.

By Lauren Muskett | September 10, 2019

NY to Lead Antitrust Investigation of Facebook

NY to Lead Antitrust Investigation of Facebook

A coalition of states will probe Facebook's "dominance of [social networking] and the potential anticompetitive conduct stemming from that dominance.”

By Matthew Heller | September 6, 2019

Antitrust Review: Navigating the Challenges of a ‘Second Request’

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Antitrust Review: Navigating the Challenges of a ‘Second Request’

When an M&A transaction is flagged for a deeper regulatory review, the buyer and seller may be faced with significant challenges.

By Vincent Ryan | September 6, 2019

Third Point Fined Over Antitrust Violations

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Third Point Fined Over Antitrust Violations

The activist fund allegedly failed to comply with premerger notification rules before acquiring stock in DowDuPont two years ago.

By Matthew Heller | August 29, 2019

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