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  Nidhi Hegde, Interim Executive Director, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 2:58 PM

New Campaign to End Rental Price-Fixing, Final FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule, DOJ Sues Visa, Comparing Antitrust Records, Tariffs Debate, and More!

It's been a busy month for Economic Liberties and the anti-monopoly movement. Get caught up in our latest newsletter. FEATURED: New State and Local Campaign to End Rental-Price Fixing The cost of housing is a massive burden on the finances of millions of American families. That's especially true f…
  Nidhi Hegde, Interim Executive Director, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
October 2, 2024 at 9:02 PM

New White Paper Exposing Monopoly Abuse in Investor-Owned Utilities

Economic Liberties has a new paper examining the investor-owned electric utility market through an antimonopoly lens.Hello,   I wanted to share an exciting new white paper from Economic Liberties in partnership with researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on an issue that deeply aff…
  Nidhi Hegde, Interim Executive Director, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
September 24, 2024 at 2:32 PM

Chair Khan on CBS 60 Minutes, Rep. AOC-Lina Khan Townhall, DOJ Takes on Google’s Ad Tech Monopoly, the Kroger-Albertsons Trial, and More

It's been a busy month for Economic Liberties and the anti-monopoly movement. Get caught up in our latest newsletter. Chair Khan on CBS 60 Minutes, Rep. AOC-Lina Khan Townhall, DOJ Takes on Google’s Ad Tech Monopoly, the Kroger-Albertsons Trial, and More It’s always exciting to see the antimonopoly…
  Nidhi Hegde, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
August 27, 2024 at 12:02 PM

TOMORROW: How the Google Antitrust Trials Could Save the Future of Journalism

Tomorrow, August 28 at 1 PM ET, join the American Economic Liberties Project and a panel of experts to discuss what the recent Google search rulings and antitrust trial mean for the future of journalism. How the Google Antitrust Trials Could Save the Future of JournalismWednesday, August 28 at 1:00 …
  Nidhi Hegde, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
August 15, 2024 at 8:56 PM

Join Us For a Virtual Event! How the Google Antitrust Trials Could Save the Future of Journalism

On August 28 at 1 PM ET, join the American Economic Liberties Project and a panel of experts to discuss what the recent Google search rulings and antitrust trial mean for the future of journalism. How the Google Antitrust Trials Could Save the Future of JournalismWednesday, August 28 at 1:00 PM EST …
  Nidhi Hegde, Interim Executive Director, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
July 31, 2024 at 2:47 PM

Healthcare Special on Medicare Advantage and Vertical Consolidation, Pharmacy Benefit Mafia plus Billionaires vs Lina Khan; FTC Wins Noncompete Challenge

It's been a busy month for Economic Liberties and the anti-monopoly movement. Get caught up in our latest newsletter. Healthcare Special on Medicare Advantage and Vertical Consolidation, Pharmacy Benefit Mafia plus Billionaires vs Lina Khan; FTC Wins Noncompete Challenge Access to affordable and q…
  Nidhi Hegde, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
July 25, 2024 at 3:52 PM

Join Us for Our Fourth “Beyond Antitrust” Policy Talk

On Wednesday, July 31 at 11:00 am EST, join us virtually for our next “Beyond Antitrust” policy talk as we discuss our new whitepaper on the impacts of vertical consolidation in healthcare. Beyond Antitrust: Medicare Advantage and Vertical Consolidation in HealthcareJuly 31 at 11:00 am EST Access …
  Nidhi Hegde, Interim Executive Director, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
June 27, 2024 at 7:59 PM

Biden Should Embrace Economic Populism; State Anti-Monopoly Wins; A Brewing Robinson-Patman Battle; Fighting Google; and More

It's been a busy past few months for Economic Liberties and the anti-monopoly movement. Get caught up in our latest newsletter. FEATURED: Biden Should Embrace Economic Populism After Series of Anti-Monopoly Victories As the Biden administration’s anti-monopoly agenda continues to both produce wins …
  Nidhi Hegde, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
June 12, 2024 at 1:52 PM

New Roadmap for States to Ban Noncompetes and Build Worker Power

I wanted to make sure you caught Economic Liberties’ latest policy brief. It provides a roadmap for state lawmakers to ban the use of noncompete clauses, training repayment agreement provisions (TRAPs), and other exploitative restraints on worker mobility. Hello,  I wanted to make sure you saw Eco…
  Nidhi Hegde, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
May 29, 2024 at 6:49 PM

Anti-Monopoly Summit Highlights, Live Nation-Ticketmaster Lawsuit, and More

From our successful 2024 Anti-Monopoly Summit to the Department of Justice's blockbuster antitrust suit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster, here's what you might have missed last week. One of the marks of success is when those who would like to see you fail begin to draw attention to your events, h…
  Nidhi Hegde, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
May 20, 2024 at 6:03 PM

Stream Link for the 2024 Anti-Monopoly Summit

Don't miss the 2024 Anti-Monopoly Summit livestream tomorrow. Dear Friend, We are less than 24 hours away from the 2024 Anti-Monopoly Summit – and we're thrilled to say it will be a packed house! But if you will not be able to join us in person, don't worry. We will be live streaming almost all rem…
  Nidhi Hegde, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
May 10, 2024 at 4:08 PM

Final Speaker List: Don't Miss the 2024 Anti-Monopoly Summit!

ICYMI: We recently announced the action-packed agenda for the 2024 Anti-Monopoly Summit! Grab your ticket before it's too late. Dear Friend, In case you missed it, we recently shared the schedule for the 2024 Anti-Monopoly Summit on May 21st in Washington, D.C.! Today, we're thrilled to announce so…
  Nidhi Hegde, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
May 7, 2024 at 5:28 PM

NEW: The 2024 Anti-Monopoly Summit Agenda

We're excited to announce the action-packed agenda for the 2024 Anti-Monopoly Summit! Grab your ticket before it's too late. Dear Friend, Today, we are excited to share our schedule for the 2024 Anti-Monopoly Summit on May 21st in Washington, D.C.! This action-packed agenda features prominent publi…
  Nidhi Hegde, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
April 24, 2024 at 6:49 PM

New Anti-Monopoly Summit Speakers: Senator Warren, Director Chopra, Chair Bernstein

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, CFPB Director Rohit Chopa, and Council of Economic Advisers Chair Jared Bernstein will be joining the 2024 Anti-Monopoly Summit on May 21st. Dear Friend, We have some exciting news to share with you! We are thrilled to announce three blockbuster speakers joining us at the Anti…
  Nidhi Hegde, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
April 18, 2024 at 3:40 PM

Register for the Anti-Monopoly Summit 2024 | May 21 at Westin Washington, DC Downtown

Join us at the Anti-Monopoly Summit on May 21, 2024 from 9:00am - 5.30pm ET at the Westin Washington, DC Downtown, followed by a celebratory happy hour. Dear Friend, Economic Liberties, along with our partners, invites you to the second Anti-Monopoly Summit on May 21, 2024 from 9:00am - 5.30pm ET a…
  Nidhi Hegde, Interim Executive Director, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
April 12, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Enforcers Take On Kitchen Table Issues, DOJ’s Blockbuster Apple Case, Anti-Monopoly Summit 2024, and More

It's been a busy past few months for Economic Liberties and the anti-monopoly movement. Get caught up in our latest newsletter.   Before we break down the work of the past couple months, Economic Liberties and partners are excited to announce the second annual Anti-Monopoly Summit on May 21, 2024 fr…
  Nidhi Hegde, Interim Executive Director, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
April 8, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Join Us for Our Third “Beyond Antitrust” Policy Talk: Ending Junk Fees

On Thursday, April 11 at 12:30pm EST, join us for our third “Beyond Antitrust” policy talk as we discuss the ongoing progress of our End Junk Fees campaign, new polling indicating the popularity of banning junk fees, and how state lawmakers across the country can finally throw junk fees in the trash…
  Nidhi Hegde, Interim Executive Director, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
April 3, 2024 at 6:29 PM

Join Us: Anti-Monopoly Summit on May 21, 2024 in Washington D.C.

We're excited to invite you to the second annual Anti-Monopoly Summit on May 21, 2024 from 9:15am - 5.30pm ET at the Westin Washington, DC Downtown, followed by a celebratory happy hour. Dear Friend, We at Economic Liberties, along with our partners, are excited to invite you to the second annual A…
  Nidhi Hegde, Interim Executive Director, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
March 12, 2024 at 5:43 PM

Upcoming Economic Liberties Virtual Events on Airlines, Private Rights of Action

Economic Liberties invites you to join us for two exciting virtual events. Beyond Antitrust Policy Talk: How to Fix FlyingMarch 13 at 12:30pm EST Private Rights of Action Webinar with COSALMarch 20 at 2:00pm EST Hello,   Economic Liberties invites you to join us for two exciting virtual events.  Bey…
  Nidhi Hegde, Interim Executive Director, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
March 8, 2024 at 6:58 PM

Join Us For Our Next “Beyond Antitrust" Policy Talk: How to Fix Flying

On March 13 at 12:30 pm EST, join us for virtually for our second “Beyond Antitrust” policy talk as we discuss our new whitepaper with Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator on how to regulate air travel in America and address systemic issues with safety and the passenger experience.Join Economic Liberties f…
  Nidhi Hegde, Interim Executive Director, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Join Economic Liberties and COSAL for a Virtual Event on Private Rights of Action

On March 20 at 2:00 PM ET, join the American Economic Liberties Project and the Committee to Support Antitrust Laws for a virtual conversation on the ways in which the private sector is tackling corporate powerPrivate Rights of Action: How Consumers, Workers, and Businesses are Fighting Corporate Po…
  Nidhi Hegde, Interim Executive Director, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
February 21, 2024 at 6:57 PM

REMINDER: Join Economic Liberties for a New Policy Conversation Series “Beyond Antitrust”

We’re launching a new policy conversation series “Beyond Antitrust” to talk about big ideas on how markets can be structured and regulated to be open and fair to all stakeholders.Tomorrow: Join Economic Liberties for a New Policy Conversation Series “Beyond Antitrust”Topic: Competition Guardrails fo…
  Nidhi Hegde, Interim Executive Director, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
February 16, 2024 at 9:15 PM

Join Economic Liberties for a New Policy Conversation Series “Beyond Antitrust”

We’re launching a new policy conversation series “Beyond Antitrust” to talk about big ideas on how markets can be structured and regulated to be open and fair to all stakeholders.Join Economic Liberties for a New Policy Conversation Series “Beyond Antitrust” Topic: Competition Guardrails for an Effe…
  Nidhi Hegde, Interim Executive Director, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
February 8, 2024 at 5:53 PM

Big Ideas to Fix Airlines, Successfully Implement CHIPS, Ban Junk Fees in the States, Challenge Algorithmic Price Fixing and More.

It's been a busy past few months for Economic Liberties and the anti-monopoly movement. Get caught up in our latest newsletter.FEATURED: Airline Regulation Agenda Takes OffEver since we called the broken airline industry “the prototypical story of deregulation” in our 2021 report The Courage To Lear…
  Nidhi Hegde, American Economic Liberties Project · [email protected]
January 22, 2024 at 7:22 PM

D.C. Happy Hour: How to Fix Flying

Join us in Washington, D.C. on January 30 at the National Press Club for a happy hour conversation on how to fix flying! How to Fix Flying: A New Approach to Regulating the Airline IndustryA Happy Hour conversation hosted by the American Economic Liberties Project and Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator T…
  Nidhi Hegde, American Economic Liberties Project · [email protected]
January 17, 2024 at 9:23 PM

Join Us Tomorrow: How States Can Throw Junk Fees in the Trash

Tomorrow, January 18 at 1 PM ET, join the American Economic Liberties Project for a virtual workshop on how state legislators can end exploitative junk fees in their local communities. Hello,  Economic Liberties has a busy event schedule this January, with timely virtual workshops we’d love for you …
  Nidhi Hegde, Managing Director of Economic Liberties · [email protected]
January 10, 2024 at 10:33 PM

Virtual Event: The Case for Breaking Up Live Nation/Ticketmaster

On January 23 at 1 PM ET, join the American Economic Liberties Project for a virtual discussion on what type of case the DOJ could bring to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster and restore competition to the live events industry. The Case for Breaking Up Live Nation-TicketmasterPanel discussions with a…
  Nidhi Hegde, Managing Director of Economic Liberties · [email protected]
January 5, 2024 at 3:18 PM

Virtual Workshop: How States Can Throw Junk Fees in the Trash

On January 18 at 1 PM ET, join the American Economic Liberties Project for a virtual workshop on how state legislators can end exploitative junk fees in their local communities. How States Can Throw Junk Fees in the Trash Virtual Workshop ft. State Reps. Pisciottano (PA) and Ortiz (AZ) Thursday, Jan…
  Nidhi Hegde, Managing Director of Economic Liberties · [email protected]
October 24, 2023 at 3:39 PM

Join Sen. Warren, Joe Stiglitz, and Rethink Trade Tomorrow: Ending ISDS in the Americas!

Please join Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Nobel laureate Joe Stiglitz, and Rethink Trade tomorrow at 1:30 PM ET for exciting news about ending the dangerous Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) regime. Join Sen. Warren, Joe Stiglitz, and Rethink Trade Tomorrow: Ending ISDS in the AmericasWednesday, Oct…
  Nidhi Hegde, Managing Director of Economic Liberties · [email protected]
October 19, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Join Us! How States Can Take On Big Medicine, Feat. MN State Senator Erin Murphy

On October 23 at 12 PM ET/ 11 AM CT, join the American Economic Liberties Project for a virtual workshop on how states can challenge corporate power in the health care industry, featuring keynote remarks from Minnesota State Senator Erin Murphy.How States Can Take On Big MedicineFeat. Minnesota Stat…
  Nidhi Hegde, Managing Director of Economic Liberties · [email protected]
October 17, 2023 at 8:41 PM

New Economic Liberties Paper Series Unpacks Importance of Competition in U.S. Industrial Policy

Economic Liberties has launched a new Industrial Policy and Competition series that examines the intersection of competition policy and industrial policy.Hello,   The Biden administration is breathing new life into industrial policy in the U.S. with over $1.72 trillion in investment through the 2022…
  Nidhi Hegde, Managing Director of Economic Liberties · [email protected]
October 13, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Join Us! How States Can Take On Big Medicine, Feat. MN State Senator Erin Murphy

On October 23 at 12 PM ET/ 11 AM CT, join the American Economic Liberties Project for a virtual workshop on how states can challenge corporate power in the health care industry, featuring keynote remarks from Minnesota State Senator Erin Murphy.How States Can Take On Big MedicineFeat. Minnesota Stat…
  Nidhi Hegde, Managing Director of Economic Liberties · [email protected]
August 14, 2023 at 3:41 PM

FTC Chair Khan, Antitrust AAG Kanter, and Advocates Join Economic Liberties to Discuss Merger Guidelines

Last week, Economic Liberties and a diverse group of national and state anti-monopoly partners were lucky to sit down virtually with FTC Chair Lina Khan and Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Jonathan Kanter to break down the antitrust agencies’ draft merger guidelines.Dear friends, Last week,…
  Nidhi Hegde, Managing Director of Economic Liberties · [email protected]
August 9, 2023 at 1:30 PM

You're Invited: Breaking Down the Draft Merger Guidelines ft. AAG Kanter & Chair Khan

On August 10 at 2pm ET, FTC Chair Lina Khan and DOJ AAG Jonathan Kanter will join us to discuss how small business owners, workers, and entrepreneurs should view the draft guidelines, what they will mean for the future of the economy, how they will revitalize antitrust law, and why feedback from pub…
  Nidhi Hegde, Managing Director of Economic Liberties · [email protected]
August 3, 2023 at 6:30 PM

You're Invited: Breaking Down the New Merger Guidelines ft. AAG Kanter & Chair Khan

On August 10 at 2pm ET, FTC Chair Lina Khan and DOJ AAG Jonathan Kanter will join us to discuss how small business owners, workers, and entrepreneurs should view the new guidelines, what they will mean for the future of the economy, how they will revitalize antitrust law, and why feedback from publi…
  Nidhi Hegde, Managing Director of Economic Liberties · [email protected]
May 11, 2023 at 5:46 PM

Celebrating the Anti-Monopoly Summit with Pres. Biden, Policymakers, Business & Labor Leaders, Advocates, and You

This time last week, our team was convening the first ever Anti-Monopoly Summit; today I’m writing to celebrate it! Our Summit was nothing short of a successful, joyful day that demonstrated the momentum and growth of the the Anti-Monopoly movement Dear friends, This time last week, our team was con…
  Nidhi Hegde, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
May 4, 2023 at 1:00 PM

LIVE NOW: The 2023 Anti-Monopoly Summit!

Tune in now to watch this year's Anti-Monopoly Summit. Dear Friend, Live from the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C., it's the 2023 Anti-Monopoly Summit! Join us as we stream all of today's exciting mainstage remarks and panels. WATCH HERE! To see the full schedule and learn more about this yea…
  Nidhi Hegde, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
May 2, 2023 at 6:01 PM

How to Stream the 2023 Anti-Monopoly Summit!

Join this year's Anti-Monopoly Summit from afar. Dear Friend, We are just days out from the 2023 Anti-Monopoly Summit – and we're thrilled to say it will be a packed house! But if you will not able to join us in person, don't worry. We will be live streaming all mainstage remarks and panels; sign up…
  Nidhi Hegde, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
April 27, 2023 at 4:02 PM

NEW: Secretary Buttigieg to Speak at 2023 Anti-Monopoly Summit

We are pleased to announce that Secretary Pete Buttigieg will be joining us at the Anti-Monopoly Summit on May 4th. Dear Friend, We have some exciting news to share! We are pleased to announce that Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will provide closing keynote remarks at Economic Liberties’…
  Nidhi Hegde, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Just-Released: The May 4, 2023 Anti-Monopoly Summit Schedule!

We are thrilled to share the full schedule for the 2023 Anti-Monopoly Summit! Join us May 4, 2023. Dear Friend, Today, we are excited to share our schedule for the 2023 Anti-Monopoly Summit on May 4th in Washington, D.C.! This action-packed agenda features prominent public officials, business and la…
  Nidhi Hegde, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
April 14, 2023 at 4:42 PM

NEW SPEAKERS ALERT: Rep. Summer Lee & Rohit Chopra to Join Anti-Monopoly Summit on May 4

We are thrilled to announce that two anti-monopoly warriors, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra and Congresswoman Summer Lee, will be joining us at the Anti-Monopoly Summit on May 4th. Dear Friend, We have some exciting news to share with you! We are thrilled to announce that two anti-monopoly warriors, Roh…
  Nidhi Hegde, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
April 11, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Anti-Monopoly Summit on May 4: Join Sen. Klobuchar, NEC Dir. Brainard, FTC Chair Khan and other leaders.

Join us for a one-day Summit as we gather this broad movement of grocers, pharmacists, farmers, tech entrepreneurs, labor leaders, federal and state policymakers, and legal experts.  Dear Friend, The anti-monopoly movement has swelled in prominence in recent years with historic appointments at multi…
  Nidhi Hegde, Managing Director of Economic Liberties · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 8:31 PM

New Leadership at Economic Liberties, DOT Joins Anti-Monopoly Fight, and the Anti-Monopoly Summit You Won’t Want to Miss

FEATURED: Airline Anti-Monopoly Fight Hits Mach 10 Speeds Standing up for passengers, workers, and communities across the country  — and echoing arguments from Economic Liberties’ aviation program — the Department of Justice Antitrust Division stepped in to block JetBlue’s anticompetitive and fare…
  Nidhi Hegde, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
April 4, 2023 at 6:30 PM

NEC Director Brainard & NLRB General Counsel Abruzzo Join Anti-Monopoly Summit on May 4 in Washington D.C.

Join us for a one-day Summit as we gather this broad movement of grocers, pharmacists, farmers, tech entrepreneurs, labor leaders, federal and state policymakers, and legal experts.  Dear Friend, The anti-monopoly movement has swelled in prominence in recent years with historic appointments at multi…
  Nidhi Hegde, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
March 28, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Join Us: Anti-Monopoly Summit on May 4, 2023 at the Renaissance Hotel, Washington D.C.

Join us for a one-day Summit as we gather this broad movement of grocers, pharmacists, farmers, tech entrepreneurs, labor leaders, federal and state policymakers, and legal experts.  Dear Friend, The anti-monopoly movement has swelled in prominence in recent years with historic appointments at multi…
  Nidhi Hegde, Economic Liberties · [email protected]
March 17, 2023 at 6:45 PM

Join Us: Anti-Monopoly Summit on May 4, 2023 at the Renaissance Hotel, Washington D.C.

Join us for a one-day Summit as we gather this broad movement of grocers, pharmacists, farmers, tech entrepreneurs, labor leaders, federal and state policymakers, and legal experts.  Dear Friend, The anti-monopoly movement has swelled in prominence in recent years with historic appointments at multi…
  Sarah Miller, Executive Director of Economic Liberties · [email protected]
March 10, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Thank You

Dear friends, Today I’m saying farewell to my exceptional colleagues at Economic Liberties and returning to public service as a Special Advisor to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan. When I launched Economic Liberties three years ago with the support and encouragement of a small set of allies,…
  Sarah Miller, Executive Director of Economic Liberties · [email protected]
February 13, 2023 at 4:00 PM

The FTC Wants to Hear From YOU on Noncompete Clauses

Hi Friend, Today we’re writing to ask you for your help. Last month, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a ban on noncompete agreements. The agency estimates this change will put $300 billion back in working people’s pockets and help revitalize American entrepreneurship. It’s hard to overstate wh…
  Sarah Miller, Executive Director of Economic Liberties · [email protected]
January 31, 2023 at 3:00 PM

The FTC Wants to Hear From YOU on Noncompete Clauses

Hi Friend, Today we’re writing to ask you for your help. Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a ban on noncompete agreements. The agency estimates this change will put $300 billion back in working people’s pockets and help revitalize American entrepreneurship. It’s hard to over…
  Sarah Miller, Executive Director of Economic Liberties · [email protected]
January 25, 2023 at 2:30 PM

TODAY: Sen. Elizabeth Warren on What We Can Learn from Crypto's Meltdown

Join the American Economic Liberties Project and Americans for Financial Reform today, 1/25 at 1:30PM ET for a virtual event featuring remarks from Senator Elizabeth Warren on what we can learn from the rise and fall of the crypto industry. Learning From Crypto's Meltdown Featuring Senator Elizabeth…