On with Kara Swisher Big Companies Are Scared of These Lawyers
Aug 17, 2023
Jonathan Kanter, the Assistant Attorney General for the DOJ's Antitrust Division, and Doha Mekki, Principal Deputy AAG, delve into the evolving landscape of antitrust law. They discuss newly drafted merger guidelines that target giants like Amazon and Apple, shedding light on how these regulations aim to enhance competition. The pair also reflect on recent landmark rulings and the critical importance of protecting consumer rights in an era dominated by powerful tech companies. Their insights reveal the ongoing struggle for fair competition in a rapidly changing market.
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Kara Swisher's early antitrust experience
- Kara Swisher covered the Microsoft antitrust trial for the Washington Post.
- This experience informs her perspective on the tech industry's power.
Shifting focus of antitrust
- Traditional antitrust focuses on consumer prices, but these new guidelines target digital platforms.
- Vertical mergers, previously easier to approve, are now under more scrutiny.
Free Social Media vs. Antitrust
- Social media's free model makes assessing consumer price damage difficult.
- Draft guideline number nine examines serial acquisitions to account for this.