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).
Will the FTC Actually SUE to Block Microsoft x Activision? | A Legal Look (VL747)
In this episode, Richard Hoeg starts with an introduction, setting the stage for a deeper dive into the intersection of law and the digital world.
Key Points
- The FTC is working on a complaint document for the Microsoft-Activision deal, which does not necessarily indicate a lawsuit but could be leverage for concessions.
- FTC administrative law judges can dismiss antitrust charges, as seen in the case of Illumina's proposed acquisition of Grail, showing there are checks and balances in the agency's process.
- Structural remedies for antitrust concerns involve divestitures, while conduct remedies involve pledges or prohibitions on business practices, with the latter deemed less favorable by the DOJ.
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