Many, many folks are wondering just when we might hear more on the saga of Microsoft x Activision's regulatory review here in the US. Others are positing that the FTC is obligated to do something soon or stay silent forever more. The reality is considerably more complex.

Let's discuss.

When the government has the leverage a deadline is just a "deadline"...in Virtual Legality.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction (Thanks, FalkusVipus)

01:25 An Overview of the Review Process

04:48 The Practicalities of Regulatory Dealings

13:51 Indefinite Settlements and Lack of Approval

17:42 Conclusion

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Discussed in this episode:

PLAYLIST

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_vBs7Qt9-ROfumOtIrSdP8

VISUAL AID

https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/u269/hsr-timeline.png

HSR SUMMARY

https://www.ftc.gov/advice-guidance/competition-guidance/guide-antitrust-laws/mergers/premerger-notification-merger-review-process

LAW AND REGULATIONS

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/18a

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-803

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-803/section-803.3

FTC WARNING LETTER

https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/competition-matters/2021/08/adjusting-merger-review-deal-surge-merger-filings

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"Virtual Legality" is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).

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