US antitrust agencies’ focus on big technology and mergers involving digital platforms is becoming increasingly sharp. Antitrust issues related to digital platforms operated by ‘tech giants’ are at the forefront of the public, legislative and US antitrust agencies’ discussions. With the renewed focus, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has defined a new task force and the US agencies have divided the responsibilities for reviewing digital platforms’ competitive behaviour and acquisitions.

Click here to read the full article.