There are now several proposals that include a strict structural separation rule in the tech industry (e.g. Sen. Warren’s proposal). These proposals would mean a complete bar on many types of acquisitions that are currently permissible. While much has been written on these proposals, it would be useful to provide some trade-off analysis examining the strict separation rule as a policy preference.

Matthew Lane · April 15, 2019

At the end of January, DisCo published a post titled “Copyright Reform: the End?” stating that a final compromise between […]

Maud Sacquet · March 21, 2019

The FTC hearings are shining a spotlight on our current competition enforcement regime, finding both challenges and opportunities. As the […]

Matthew Lane · November 1, 2018

According to D. Daniel Sokol, Professor of Law at the University of Florida College of Law and Senior Of Counsel […]

Project Disco · August 1, 2018

A report issued today by UK consultancy Oliver Wyman offers a positive assessment of the state of tech-related venture capital investment, […]

Matt Schruers · July 11, 2018

As Craigslist turns 22 this year, many believe its time as a leader in the online classified ad business is […]

Isabelle Styslinger · September 7, 2017

This is part of a series of posts on the impact of Rich Interaction Applications (RIAs). On August 8th, Kenya […]

Jessica Gandy · August 16, 2017

This post is part of a series dedicated to highlighting small and medium-sized enterprises across the country employing technology in […]

Courtney Duffy · July 21, 2017

New York City officials on Wednesday abruptly abandoned plans to rein in Uber, dropping a fiercely contested proposal to cap […]

Glenn Manishin · July 23, 2015

You’ve probably read news reports of two current developments that are directly threatening the continued viability of Uber’s ride-sharing service […]

Glenn Manishin · July 10, 2015