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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Is The FTC REALLY on a Timer? | "Deadlines" and Microsoft x Activision (VL712)

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

Rick has practiced for more than a decade at some of the country's largest law firms, representing IT, software, video game, and other technology companies, as well as the individuals and institutions which fund them.

DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE.  INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL.

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