Open Markets writes two comments to the USDA appreciating the acknowledgment of corporate consolidation and retail distribution within many sectors of the agricultural industry.
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In response to Elon Musk buying Twitter Open Markets Institute Director Barry Lynn issues a statement on behalf of Open Markets.
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The Open Markets Institute filed a response to the request by the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice for information on merger enforcement.
Chief economist Brian Callaci animates the current state of congress in their progressions with antitrust laws. New bills being passed are a focal point of this discussion.
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Read our full amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to correct the errors of the lower courts and restore the plain meaning of the Clayton Act.
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Chief economist Brian Callaci draws points on the real reason’s that Amazon can put forth such monumental product output: the exploitation of workers beyond limitation.
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In this issue, we discuss Big Tech’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; Sandeep Vaheesan’s testimony on how lax anti-merger policy has fueled ongoing inflation; and Barry Lynn’s testimony connecting consumer-focused competition philosophy and the demise of independent American businesses.
Open Markets urges leaders to move beyond reports and take action to protect workers.
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NY AG announces plan to create new price gouging rules to stop pandemic profiteering.
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Lynn details how traditional anti-monopoly law and policy helped allow independent business to exist in this country—and how to address the crisis caused by its demise.
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Senior legal analyst Daniel Hanley specifies paths for effective litigation and suggests actions relevant authorities might take.
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A combined United-Change would have extraordinary power to thrive at the expense of patients, providers, and rivals. The Justice Department and Attorneys General of Minnesota and New York deserve great credit for seeking to block this harmful plan for healthcare consolidation.
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To ensure that future mergers are in the public interest and do not exacerbate the already pronounced concentration in the banking sector, all federal agencies should establish clear bright-line rules to block bank mergers that harm the public.
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Watch our 3-part discussion series about the opportunities created by stronger anti-monopoly law and enforcement.
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Open Markets applauds DOJ for standing with workers, not powerful employers.
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Legal Director Sandeep Vaheesan speaks at a webinar discussion about what the guiding focus of U.S. competition law should be.
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Legal director Sandeep Vaheesan and chief economist Brian Callaci discuss how lawmakers can address concentration and monopolization by enforcing the Robinson-Patman Act.
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