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ARTICLE · 10 APRIL 2025

New DOJ Task Force Seeks Input On State And Federal Laws That Impede Competition And Innovation

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On March 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Antitrust Division announced the formation of a Task Force on anticompetitive regulations...

United StatesAntitrust/Competition Law
Megan L. Brown
Megan L. Brown
Duane C. Pozza
Duane C. Pozza
Ian Barlow
Ian Barlow

On March 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Antitrust Division announced the formation of a Task Force on anticompetitive regulations "to advocate for the elimination of anticompetitive state and federal laws and regulations that undermine free market competition and harm consumers, workers, and businesses." In addition to the request for public comments, which are due by May 26, 2025, the announcement identified three other concrete actions the Task Force may take: (1) working with other federal agencies to revise or eliminate regulations that unnecessarily harm competition; (2) advocating for removal of anticompetitive laws by filing amicus briefs and statements of interest in private litigation; and (3) commenting on proposed state legislation.

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