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> She wrote a paper that provides a new legal basis for antitrust enforcement in the U.S. that allows for different theories from the currently prevailing "cons
by SpaceManNabs 3y ago
> She wrote a paper that provides a new legal basis for antitrust enforcement in the U.S. that allows for different theories from the currently prevailing "consumer harm" doctrine.
That is my point. This is nearly purely all academic experience. No experience in managing such a large system like the FTC. How is she supposed to manage people?
> Her paper on antitrust was a huge deal in the legal world. It would be more accurate to ask, "who knew her?" and the answer would be pretty much everybody in the legal community.
From what I understand talking to Columbia Law school grads in anti trust, it was just riding a populist wave. I don't know too much so I will take your word for it.
> The FTC hasn't had a successful major antitrust case in decades...
No, but they have done deals, something Lina Khan said she should consider more when she was getting roasted at that congressional hearing.
On the other points:
I don't know enough about this space to talk on the other points which is why I was asking those questions.
- gamblor956 3y agoNo, but they have done deals, something Lina Khan said she should consider more when she was getting roasted at that congressional hearing. The FTC has continued doing deals the entire time. They're just not covered in the tech news because they don't affect tech.
- SpaceManNabs 3y agoThen why did she make that statement?
- gamblor956 3y agoBecause they could consider doing more deals than they already are...