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

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. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/u0jxYJw7BJ8 #xbox #activision #sony *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** 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 *** 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 *** "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). CHECK OUT THE REST OF VIRTUAL LEGALITY HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy9YAU61GoW-00K0TJOGnPCo 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. *** Twitter: @hoeglaw Web: hoeglaw.com