FTC Opposes Supermarket and Fashion Mergers

Jennifer Rie, a Senior Litigation Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, and Dana Bolger, a Senior Staff Attorney at A Better Balance, dive into the FTC's opposition to significant supermarket and fashion mergers. They discuss the implications of the Kroger-Albertsons merger, including concerns about competition in local markets. Rie also explores the Biden administration's antitrust challenge in the handbag sector. Bolger highlights the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the ongoing legal battles it faces, emphasizing its critical role in protecting workers’ rights.