FTC Democrats deny Meta’s petition for Khan's recusal

Davide Mamone

03 February 2023

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Meta Platforms cannot bar Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan from participating in decisions related to its proposed acquisition of Within Unlimited, the agency’s two Democrats have ruled – with commissioner Christine Wilson issuing a fiery dissent.

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