Antitrust policy is often judged only by courtroom victories. But sometimes its most important success is deterrence—stopping a transaction before consumers are harmed.

In the days and weeks leading up to her resignation—and immediately thereafter—there were heated discussions about what legacy Lina Khan, now ex-FTC chair, would leave behind. Widely viewed as a ...

As we head into 2026, antitrust risk is no longer confined to high-profile tech platforms and blockbuster mergers. State attorneys general (AGs), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the Department ...

Live Nation settles antitrust case with Justice Department for $200 million; Ticketmaster avoids breakup ...

Abigail Slater resigned as Assistant Attorney General for the DOJ Antitrust Division on February 12, 2026—an exit widely reported as a forced ouster after the White House requested her resignation.

Per Nielsen, Cumulus Media’s antitrust lawsuit is meritless – just a price fight dressed up as litigation. In a court filing made October 27, the ratings giant insists Cumulus “’can easily avoid’ ...

The landmark decision earlier this month could make judges more receptive to antitrust measures, especially for AI.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm an antitrust expert and former FTC general counsel. Nov 04, 2025, 05:43pm EST Nov 05, 2025, 09:47am EST Citizens are walking ...

On July 8, 2025, the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, acting in partnership with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), launched its new Whistleblower Rewards Program, which offers to pay ...

The HPE–Juniper Merger Shows How Easily Antitrust Can Become Politicized The matter has produced more procedural twists than many high-profile criminal cases. But the noise has obscured the central ...