Barry C. Lynn, Open Markets Institute · [email protected]

November 3, 2022 at 8:35 PM

The Corner Newsletter: Digital Advertising and the Kroger-Albertsons Merger, and Elon Musk grabs Twitter

No images? Click here Welcome to The Corner. In this issue, we use the Kroger-Albertsons merger to investigate the changing nature of online advertising, as powerful retailers move into the business of selling ads that target their own customers. And we call on…

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  Claire Kelloway · [email protected]

October 27, 2022 at 8:42 PM

Food & Power - What Kroger and Albertsons’ Mega-Merger Means for Shoppers, Workers, Regulators

A merged Kroger/Albertsons empire could supercharge store closures, layoffs, price gouging, and supplier squeezing, further harming shoppers, workers, farmers, and independent grocers. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Barry C. Lynn, Open Markets Institute · [email protected]

October 20, 2022 at 4:10 PM

The Corner Newsletter: U.S. Agreement on European Citizen Data Raises Big Questions

No images? Click here Welcome to The Corner. In this issue, we take a look at how President Biden’s executive order on personal data transfers from Europe is unlikely to placate privacy advocates on either side of the Atlantic and may raise Constitutional quest…

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  Claire Kelloway · [email protected]

October 13, 2022 at 5:36 PM

Food & Power - FTC Says Pesticide Companies Paid to Block Cheaper Competitors, Raising Prices

The FTC alleges that Syngenta and Corteva maintained pesticide monopolies by paying distributors not to carry generic products. Pesticide firms aren’t the only businesses using pay-to-block schemes. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Barry Lynn · [email protected]

October 11, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Join us virtually or in-person this Thursday in Brussels: How Monopoly Threatens Democracy and Security

Register to join The Open Markets Institute, Lobby Control, SOMO, and the Balanced Economy Project in-person or stream virtually on October 13 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Barry Lynn · [email protected]

October 7, 2022 at 5:45 PM

Join us next week in Brussels: How Monopoly Threatens Democracy and Security

Register to join The Open Markets Institute, Lobby Control, SOMO, and the Balanced Economy Project in-person or stream virtually on October 13 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Barry C. Lynn, Open Markets Institute · [email protected]

October 6, 2022 at 8:51 PM

The Corner Newsletter: How Conservative Courts Could Bring Lies and Disinformation Back to Tech Platforms

No images? Click here Welcome to The Corner. In this issue, we discuss how the misinterpretation of common carriage law by conservative courts threatens social media networks’ ability to de-platform users spreading misinformation in a case now headed to the Sup…

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  Barry Lynn · [email protected]

September 29, 2022 at 7:50 PM

Join us on October 13 in Brussels: How Monopoly Threatens Democracy and Security

Register to join The Open Markets Institute, Lobby Control, SOMO, and the Balanced Economy Project in-person or stream virtually on October 13 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Claire Kelloway · [email protected]

September 29, 2022 at 3:22 PM

Food & Power - USDA Proposes Rule to Deter Packer Retaliation, Discrimination, and Deception

New USDA rule could clear the way for farmers to challenge meatpackers for retaliation and discrimination. Plus USDA commits $15 million to boost state attorneys general. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Barry C. Lynn, Open Markets Institute · [email protected]

September 22, 2022 at 11:02 PM

The Corner Newsletter: Surveying the damage stemming from a monopolized railroad industry

No images? Click here Welcome to The Corner. In this issue, we explore how a monopolized railroad industry damages the economy, abuses workers, and disrupts efforts to cut carbon emissions.        Open Markets Institute Sponsors Midw…

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  Barry Lynn · [email protected]

September 21, 2022 at 6:55 PM

TOMORROW at 10am CT: OMI and ILSR in Minneapolis for the Midwest Forum on Fair Markets

Register to join us in-person or stream virtually September 22 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Claire Kelloway · [email protected]

September 15, 2022 at 5:29 PM

Food & Power - News Roundup and Midwest Forum on Fair Competition

USDA announces 70 climate-smart commodity partners including Big Ag, federal data analysis identifies dirty ethanol plants, and more! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Barry Lynn · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 3:45 PM

Join us on September 22! OMI and ILSR in Minneapolis for the Midwest Forum on Fair Markets

Register to join us in-person or virtually September 22 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Barry C. Lynn, Open Markets Institute · [email protected]

September 8, 2022 at 8:22 PM

The Corner Newsletter: Amazon captures another market: online advertising

No images? Click here Welcome to The Corner. In this issue, we explore Amazon’s rapidly growing online advertising business, fueled by its cloud services monopoly and already threatening traditional players Google and Facebook.        …

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  Barry Lynn · [email protected]

August 25, 2022 at 6:50 PM

Join OMI and ILSR in Minneapolis on 9/22 for the Midwest Forum on Fair Markets

Open Markets and the Institute for Local Self-Reliance are hosting a forum on reinvigorating antitrust policy to revive communities. Keynotes by FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya and Minnesota AG Keith Ellison. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Claire Kelloway · [email protected]

August 18, 2022 at 7:34 PM

Food & Power - Big Pork Says Animal Welfare Rule Breeds Monopoly; Small Farmers Disagree

The National Pork Producers Council says California’s Prop. 12 will drive small farms out of business. But a group of small farmers argues that the anti-crate law gives them a rare market opportunity. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Barry Lynn · [email protected]

August 16, 2022 at 6:53 PM

Join us TOMORROW for a virtual talk on Jeff Bezos’ news tech takeover

Livestreaming Wednesday, August 17 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET RSVP   Supported by a grant from the Open Markets Institute’s Center for Journalism and Liberty, Dan Froomkin wrote for the Washington Monthly on how Bezos’ control of Arc XP digs an even…

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  Barry C. Lynn, Open Markets Institute · [email protected]

August 12, 2022 at 6:15 PM

The Corner Newsletter: Dept of Transportation and Summer Air Travel Woes

No images? Click here Welcome to The Corner. In this issue, we take a look at how the Department of Transportation could exercise its authority to reign in the airlines as travelers suffer unprecedented travel delays and cancellations this summer.   …

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  Claire Kelloway · [email protected]

August 4, 2022 at 10:29 PM

Food & Power - DOJ Settlement with Cargill and Sanderson Has Big Implications for Chicken Farmers and Worker

Antitrust enforcers didn’t block Cargill’s takeover of Sanderson Farms, but they did challenge the companies for wage-fixing and deception, securing some significant changes for farmers and workers. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Barry Lynn · [email protected]

August 4, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Join us on August 17 for a virtual talk on Jeff Bezos’ news tech takeover

Livestreaming Wednesday, August 17 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET RSVP   Supported by a grant from the Open Markets Institute’s Center for Journalism and Liberty, Dan Froomkin wrote for the Washington Monthly on how Bezos’ control of Arc XP digs an even…

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  Barry C. Lynn, Open Markets Institute · [email protected]

July 29, 2022 at 5:08 PM

The Corner Newsletter: Amazon’s expanding health care footprint

No images? Click here Welcome to The Corner. In this issue, we explore the ramifications of Amazon’s takeover of One Medical, which broaches both antitrust and privacy issues.       Amazon Invites Antitrust Scrutiny with Takeover of …

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  Claire Kelloway · [email protected]

July 22, 2022 at 5:15 PM

Food & Power - How Ecolab Cleans Up the Competition in Keeping U.S. Restaurants Sanitary

Ecolab sells an estimated 60% or more of all dishwashing and sanitizing chemicals that restaurants rely on, putting small restaurants in a bind. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Barry C. Lynn, Open Markets Institute · [email protected]

July 15, 2022 at 4:31 PM

The Corner Newsletter: Post-Roe Data Privacy & U.S. Risks in the Supply Chain

No images? Click here Welcome to The Corner. In this issue, we discuss the key role of antitrust reform in moving forward meaningful privacy protections in the post-Roe world, and supply chain vulnerabilities affecting the U.S. and Europe.      …

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  Claire Kelloway · [email protected]

July 7, 2022 at 10:18 PM

Food & Power - Competition in Fluid Milk Processing Declines with Midwest Plant Closures

Antitrust enforcers made merging milk monopolists divest plants to preserve regional competition. Now those plants are closing. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Barry C. Lynn, Open Markets Institute · [email protected]

July 1, 2022 at 5:30 PM

The Corner Newsletter: Bottlenecks in Oil and Fertilizer Supply Chains, plus Eye Medication Amicus Brief

No images? Click here Welcome to The Corner. In this issue, we discuss a major supply chain chokepoint that may pose an obstacle to increasing supply in the oil industry, Regeneron Pharmaceutical’s lawsuit against Novartis Pharma alleging monopolization and res…

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  Barry C. Lynn, Open Markets Institute · [email protected]

June 17, 2022 at 6:27 PM

The Corner Newsletter: Home-building oligopoly, USDA’s failing grades and baby formula shortages

No images? Click here Welcome to The Corner. In this issue, we take a closer look at oligopoly causing soaring prices in the U.S. home-building sector; grade the Biden Administration’s on its handling of food and farming consolidation; and offer insights into t…

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  Claire Kelloway · [email protected]

June 17, 2022 at 5:44 PM

Food & Power - Farmers, Ranchers, and Business Owners Urge Antitrust Action at Agency Midterm Review

Open Markets and Farm Action hosted farmers and other food business owners in Washington, DC to assess the Biden administration’s commitment to restoring fair competition in the food system. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Barry Lynn · [email protected]

June 14, 2022 at 1:45 PM

STARTING SOON: Making the Grade? A Review of the Biden Admin’s Commitment to Food System Competition

Stream the our event with Farm Action live on our website, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Barry Lynn · [email protected]

June 13, 2022 at 6:25 PM

TOMORROW AT 10AM: "Making the Grade? A Midterm Review of the Biden Administration's Commitment to Food System Competition"

Farm Action and Open Markets Institute are hosting an in-person and virtual event on Tuesday, June 14 at the Capitol Hill Hilton. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Barry Lynn · [email protected]

June 10, 2022 at 4:55 PM

NEXT WEEK: "Making the Grade? A Midterm Review of the Biden Administration's Commitment to Food System Competition"

Farm Action and Open Markets Institute are hosting an in-person and virtual event on Tuesday, June 14 at the Capitol Hill Hilton. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Claire Kelloway · [email protected]

June 8, 2022 at 4:27 PM

Food & Power - Meatpacker Lobbying Kept Plants Open and Increased Covid Deaths, Congressional Report Reveals

A congressional report reveals how meatpacking corporations exaggerated risks of food shortages and drafted an executive order to keep their plants open, deterring health and safety regulations. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Barry C. Lynn, Open Markets Institute · [email protected]

June 3, 2022 at 4:38 PM

The Corner Newsletter: Big Tech Surveillance of Kids Needs More Sweeping Action

No images? Click here Welcome to The Corner. In this issue, we examine the need for stricter regulations to protect children’s data, and review Barry Lynn's address to U.K. enforcers and the European privacy community to boost their antitrust efforts.   …

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  Claire Kelloway · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 8:58 PM

Food & Power - Breaking: USDA Releases New Rule to Increase Transparency in Poultry Contracting

Did someone forward you this newsletter? Get your own copy by subscribing here, and to share this story click here. Photo courtesy of iStock. BREAKING: USDA Releases New Rule to Increase Transparency in Poultry Contracting   On Thursday the U.S…

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  Barry Lynn · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Join us on June 14 for "Making the Grade? A Midterm Review of the Biden Administration's Commitment to Food System Competition"

Farm Action and Open Markets Institute are hosting an in-person and virtual event on June 14. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Brian Callaci · [email protected]

May 23, 2022 at 3:39 PM

Join us in telling shareholders to demand accountability from Amazon and add your name to the investor petition

No images? Click here With Amazon’s annual shareholder meeting just around the corner, Open Markets and our allies are demanding that investors hold the corporation accountable for its partnerships with human rights abusers and violations of worker rights. Joi…

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  Barry C. Lynn, Open Markets Institute · [email protected]

May 20, 2022 at 8:27 PM

The Corner Newsletter: Semiconductor Shortage; Testimony Before Congress & OMI-led New Grassroots Antimonopoly Group

No images? Click here Welcome to The Corner. In this issue, we discuss the legislative solutions to fix the semiconductor chip shortage, our Executive Director Barry Lynn’s testimony in the House on monopolists’ role in driving up inflation, and a newly launche…

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  Barry C. Lynn, Open Markets Institute · [email protected]

May 6, 2022 at 9:21 PM

The Corner Newsletter: Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Bid; Our Amicus Brief Supporting the City of Oakland’s Antitrust Suit; Our Comment to FTC, DOJ on Merger Enforcement

No images? Click here Welcome to The Corner. In this issue, we take a closer look at Elon Musk’s bid for Twitter, our amicus brief filed in support of the City of Oakland’s antitrust suit against the NFL’s Oakland Raiders, and our comment to the FTC and DOJ on …

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  Claire Kelloway · [email protected]

April 28, 2022 at 9:51 PM

Food & Power - The Amazonification of Whole Foods Goes Beyond Store Tech

Whole Foods talks a big game about supporting local businesses and their workers, both groups have been shunted as the chain seeks to compete with dominant retailers. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Claire Kelloway · [email protected]

April 19, 2022 at 6:13 PM

Lawsuit Claims Chicken Growers Aren't Independent Businesses

In the American Prospect, Claire Kelloway covers chicken farmers attempts to end corporate domination over their businesses ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Barry C. Lynn, Open Markets Institute · [email protected]

April 8, 2022 at 7:45 PM

The Corner Newsletter: How California AG’s Opinion on Personal Data Could Shake Up Surveillance Advertising Practices

No images? Click here Welcome to The Corner. In this issue, we examine the California attorney general’s decision on how personal data is defined and its implications for Big Tech’s surveillance advertising practices.A NOTE TO READERS: The Corner will be taking…

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  Claire Kelloway · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 10:19 PM

Food & Power - Farmers and Business Owners Testify to Harms of Lax Merger Policy

At a public forum Monday, farmers told the DOJ and FTC to combat industry consolidation and strengthen merger prohibitions. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Barry C. Lynn, Open Markets Institute · [email protected]

March 25, 2022 at 8:33 PM

The Corner Newsletter: How China’s Control of Minerals May Stymie Transition to Renewable Energy

No images? Click here Welcome to The Corner. In this issue, we take a closer look at how the transition to renewable energy will be hampered if the U.S. continues its overreliance on minerals concentrated in nations considered to be foreign adversaries.  …

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  Claire Kelloway · [email protected]

March 17, 2022 at 5:50 PM

Food & Power - Agriculture Antitrust News Roundup

Did someone forward you this newsletter? Get your own copy by subscribing here, and to share this story click here. Photo courtesy of iStock. Agriculture Antitrust News Roundup   March has been a busy month for agriculture antimonopoly news. Fr…

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  Barry C. Lynn, Open Markets Institute · [email protected]

March 11, 2022 at 7:01 PM

The Corner Newsletter: Big Tech’s Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine; Monopolists’ Role in Fueling Inflation; How the Demise of Independent Business Threatens Democracy

No images? Click here Welcome to The Corner. In this issue, we discuss Big Tech’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; Sandeep Vaheesan’s testimony on how lax anti-merger policy has fueled ongoing inflation; and Barry Lynn’s testimony connecting consumer-f…

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  Claire Kelloway · [email protected]

March 3, 2022 at 7:49 PM

Food & Power - Capper-Volstead Turns 100; It’s Time We Expand Its Goals

The Capper-Volstead Act just turned 100 years old. What the future of farming could learn from this lesser-known law that established the legal foundations for agricultural cooperatives. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Barry C. Lynn, Open Markets Institute · [email protected]

February 25, 2022 at 8:00 PM

The Corner Newsletter: A Belgian Ruling Might Shake Up the U.S. Digital Ad Market; Open Markets’ Recent Conference on Anti-Monopoly Reform; The Risks of Rising Concentration in Banking

No images? Click here Welcome to The Corner. In this issue, we discuss the implications of a Belgian regulator’s ruling on ad consent pop-ups, our recent three-day conference dismantling myths about anti-monopoly reform, and the risks of rising concentration in…

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  Claire Kelloway · [email protected]

February 17, 2022 at 11:32 PM

Food & Power - Treasury Report on Alcohol Markets Calls for More Enforcement, Yet Criticizes Key State Regulations

In the name of supporting craft producers, a new Treasury Department report questions the very state laws that permitted the craft boom, some argue. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Barry Lynn · [email protected]

February 14, 2022 at 8:45 PM

Join us tomorrow for Day 1 of 'Busting the Big Myths on Anti-Monopoly Reform': National Security

Join us tomorrow at 11:30am with Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Gen. Wesley Clark to discuss anti-monopoly and national security ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Barry C. Lynn, Open Markets Institute · [email protected]

February 11, 2022 at 9:34 PM

The Corner Newsletter: How Big Finance Is Driving Rents Higher, A Class-Action Claim Against Facebook in the U.K., Open Markets’ Upcoming Discussion Series

No images? Click here Welcome to The Corner. In this issue, we discuss how Big Finance is driving rents higher, the details of a class-action claim filed against Facebook in the U.K., and our three-day event next week on how anti-monopoly enforcement will make …

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  Barry Lynn · [email protected]

February 11, 2022 at 6:15 PM

Next Week: RSVP for Busting the Big Myths on Anti-Monopoly Reform

Join us for 3 days of virtual lunchtime discussions about the opportunities created by stronger anti-monopoly law and enforcement. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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