FTC will move fast on study of big tech deals

Spencer Parts

12 February 2020

Credit: Pallavi Guniganti

The Federal Trade Commission will move fast in its study of small acquisitions made by the five largest US tech companies, which could lead to an enforcement action, chair Joseph Simons has said.

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Could have been an email: The Tipline for 1 December 2023
The Federal Trade Commission and House Judiciary Committee appear to be stuck in a stalemate regardless of whether their quarrel occurs in letters or public hearings. Pressed by Republican lawmakers about the FTC’s responses (or lack thereof) to various document demands, the commission’s director of congressional relations had very little to say. “I’m not able to provide that information today, but we're happy to continue talking to your staff,” Jeanne Bumpus said.
Take two: The Tipline for 30 November 2023
Lights, in camera, action: The Tipline for 29 November 2023