Virtual Legality
Virtual Legality is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).
COUP AT THE FTC? | Xbox, Activision, and a Speculative NY Post (VL750)
In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses Microsoft's readiness to fight legal battles, the FTC's current state of play, and issues within the FTC. He also revisits the Bloomberg report and concludes with a discussion on the Communications Workers of America.
Key Points
- At least one Democrat on the FTC's four-member panel has reportedly taken a sympathetic view of the Microsoft-Activision merger, potentially creating a deadlock that could allow the deal to proceed.
- Microsoft is ready to fight for its $69 billion acquisition of Activision if the FTC files a lawsuit seeking to block the deal, indicating a readiness to challenge the commission's decision in court.
- The FTC's approach to the merger, including the potential for a split vote and the complexity of the legal arguments surrounding the deal, reflects the broader political and legal challenges facing the agency.
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