The FTC isn’t too happy with Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard layoffs
Microsoft reneged on promises it made in court during its Federal Trade Commission antitrust trial in 2023 by laying off 1,900 employees in late January, according to the FTC.
Competition Bureau investigating use of restrictive property clauses in grocery
Property controls also make it more attractive for companies to consolidate as a way of expanding, said Bester.
“If the prime real estate is wrapped up in these kinds of agreements, if a company wants to expand, they are encouraged to buy up and reduce competition,” he said.