The purpose of this study is to examine the role of the FCC in controlling media concentration in terms of the nature and pattern of the FCC’s telecommunications regulation rather than its specific policy objectives themselves. Historically, FCC regulation has been proactive and social in...

“There is no magic number,” stated the European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager in early October of this year. The statement followed the withdrawal of the merger planned by Telenor and TeliaSonera, after the European Commission objected, which would have merged the second and third largest...

The results of MOFCOM's review in Wal-Mart’s acquisition of control of Yihaodian is a reminder that non-competition factors play significant roles in AML merger control. MOFCOM’s decision in Wal-Mart/Yihaodian may be a striking "throw back" to the Coca-Cola/Huiyuan and Mitsubishi...