The Corner Newsletter: February 03, 2023

In this issue, we dissect the Department of Justice’s painstakingly constructed case against Google for the illegal stranglehold it maintains over the digital advertising market and in doing so, explain how the ad tech market works.

NewslettersOpen MarketsFebruary 3, 2023Karina Montoya, Secondary Feature, 2023, Google, Big Tech, Amazon, February 2023

It’s Time for Latino Workers to Rise Up Against Non-Competes

A ban on non-competes will help Latino communities thrive in both blue- and white-collar jobs.

Op-EdsKarina MontoyaFebruary 2, 2023Labor, 2023, Karina Montoya, February 2023

El Tiempo Latino – It’s Time for Latino Workers to Rise Up Against Non-Competes

Reporter Karina Montoya shows how non-competes can disproportionally affect Latino workers in different sectors.

Op-EdsKarina MontoyaFebruary 2, 2023Labor, Secondary Feature, 2023, Karina Montoya, February 2023

Amicus Brief - DC v. Amazon

The Open Markets Institute legal director Sandeep Vaheesan led a release of the following Amicus Brief regarding the illegal and deceptive work practices of Amazon, backing The District of Columbia’s appeal of their dismissed lawsuit.

One of the Most Important Antitrust Cases in American History: Our Reaction to the DOJ’s Historic Suit Against Google

The Open Markets Institute executive director Barry Lynn released the following statement on the Department of Justice’s intent to bring suit against Google parent company, Alphabet, over its monopolization of digital advertising.

Time - The Fight Over Non-Competes Is Heating Up. The FTC Must Stand Strong

Legal director Sandeep Vaheesan urges on the much needed proposal by the FTC to ban non-compete clauses across all US industries.

Op-EdsSandeep VaheesanJanuary 23, 2023Sandeep Vaheesan, Labor, Secondary Feature, Antitrust Law, January 2023, 2023, FTC

A Recipe for Worker Power

Chief economist Brian Callaci contributes a strong scoped essay on the fluctuations of employment and wages in the labor market, and the connection to Union power.

ArticlesBrian CallaciJanuary 23, 20232023, January 2023, Brian Callaci, Labor, Secondary Feature

The Corner Newsletter: January 19, 2023

In this issue, we look at how the antimonopoly struggle will play out this year on an international, national, and state level. We also see our advocacy come to fruition in the FTC’s proposal to ban non-competes.

NewslettersOpen MarketsJanuary 19, 2023Karina Montoya, Labor, Secondary Feature, 2023, January 2023, Robinson-Patman Act

Open Markets and Food & Water Watch Team Up on Comments to USDA Regarding Proposed Packers and Stockyards Rules

Open Markets Institute and Food & Water Watch this week submitted joint comments on the USDA’s proposed Packers and Stockyards rules.

StatementsOpen MarketsJanuary 18, 2023Labor, Claire Kelloway, Food & Agriculture, 2023, January 2023, Secondary Feature

Sling- The Taylor Swift/Bad Bunny Debacles Illustrate a Big Monopoly Problem (And How To Fix It)

Senior legal analyst Daniel Hanley elaborates on a pertinent issue in the entertainment industry. Ticketmaster dominates the ticketing services, causing chaos with consumers attempting to purchase attendance to shows.

Op-EdsDaniel HanleyJanuary 12, 2023Competition Law & Philosophy, Secondary Feature, 2023, January 2023, Daniel Hanley

Washington Monthly - Manufacturing and Liberty

Executive director Barry Lynn publishes an explanatory article in the Washington Monthly on supply chains within the Biden Administration’s international policies and chokepoint strategy.

ArticlesBarry C. LynnJanuary 12, 20232023, January 2023, Law, Secondary Feature, Barry Lynn, International Systems

Barry Lynn in the Washington Monthly: “Manufacturing and Liberty. As Biden strives to break China’s hold on the West, it’s time to relearn America’s no chokepoint strategy.”

The Open Markets Institute executive director Barry Lynn featured his piece in the Washington Monthly laying out the next steps for the United States on industrial policy, to liberate from shackles of corporate monopolization.

Press ReleasesOpen MarketsJanuary 12, 2023Primary Feature, January 2023, 2023, Law, Barry Lynn, International Systems

Washington Monthly - Everyday High Prices

Policy Director Phillip Longman puts out a publication on how discounting led to inflation, shortages, and inequality.

ArticlesPhil LongmanJanuary 9, 20232023, January 2023, Phil Longman, Law, Antitrust Law, Secondary Feature

NEW in the Washington Monthly: Phillip Longman Explains How One of America’s Lost Antimonopoly Laws Can Revolutionize the U.S. Economy

The Open Markets Institute Policy Director Phillip Longman explains why political demand is growing for renewed enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act.

Open Markets Called for and Applauds FTC’s Plan to Ban Non-Compete Clauses for All Workers

The Open Markets Institute Legal Director Sandeep Vaheesan released the following statement applauding the FTC’s decision to propose a ban on non-compete clauses and functionally similar contracts for all workers.

Press Releases, StatementsOpen MarketsJanuary 5, 2023Sandeep Vaheesan, Labor, Law, Antitrust Law, January 2023, 2023, Secondary Feature, Wins, FTC

WBUR - More than money: Defining American antitrust law, from Bork to Khan

Executive director Barry Lynn was featured on WBUR’s On Point radio program.

ClippingsOpen MarketsDecember 29, 20222022, Barry Lynn

Open Markets & 10 Public Interest Groups Urge USG to Oppose Rail Merger Between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern

The Open Markets Institute led a letter to the Surface Transportation Board alongside ten other public interest groups and allies, urging the board to oppose the merger between major rail carriers Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern that is currently under evaluation.

Open Markets puts out Privacy Protections Through Antitrust Enforcement Article

Open Markets Institute senior legal analyst Daniel Hanley and Center for Journalism & Liberty reporter Karina Montoya write in the year-end issue of Competition Policy International about the ways antitrust enforcement can provide baseline data privacy protections for consumers, despite the lack of a comprehensive federal privacy law.

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