It repealed the ownership cap on the number of radio stations a single corporation could own nationally. § 202(a), § 302(b)(1).
Jan 14, 2021 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Does anyone seriously believe that #SCOTUS oral argument makes a difference?
Personally, I think any Justice that changes their mind based off of several minutes of testimony rather than a thoughtful and detailed brief is not very good at their job.
This is not to say oral argument doesn't have meaning. For example, at the district court level in the criminal context, it is absolutely necessary to hear the voice and argument of the parties. Emotional weight has value.
This is just not present at the #SCOTUS level though.
Jan 13, 2021 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Today #SCOTUS will hear the oral arguments for AMG Capital Mgmt., LLC v. FTC.
The case is extremely important as it concerns the @FTC's remedial powers.
scotusblog.com/case-files/cas…
The crux of the case comes down to whether the word "injunction" in Section 13(b) of the FTC Act allows for restitution.
The slow coalition of party elites backing Biden when the primaries are clearly showing that Bernie is the preferred candidate is reminiscent of the 1944 Democratic convention. Let me explain.
At the 1944 Dem. Convention, delegates from across our nation were shouting "We Want [Henry] Wallace" for VP. Wallace was an ardent defender of the New Deal and a staunch believer in wage and racial equality. Wallace was also overwhelmingly popular. See below.
Aug 21, 2019 • 5 tweets • 4 min read
I previously posted a list of movies that detail either the importance of #antitrust, its consequences when enforcement is non-existent, and over all the negatives of big business. But I have to say @thegreathackdoc featuring @profcarroll tops them all. danielhanley.com/2018/04/17/ant…@thegreathackdoc@profcarroll@thegreathackdoc is the first film I have seen that clearly lays down the position that democracy and individual autonomy are at stake in the fight against big business - in this case the technology giants.
Biden is getting victories, yet most people favor:
