FTC Challenges Microsoft's Activision Layoffs in Court
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The FTC has accused Microsoft of breaking promises made during its antitrust trial by laying off 1,900 employees, particularly at the newly acquired Activision Blizzard, contradicting previous statements about maintaining independence. The FTC is seeking to undo the $68.7 billion merger and has filed a letter with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, arguing that the layoffs make "effective relief" more challenging. While the likelihood of undoing the merger is slim, the FTC is determined to pursue its appeal.
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- FTC Complains That Microsoft's 1,900 Gaming Layoffs 'Contradict' What Was Said in Antitrust Trial IGN
- FTC files complaint against Microsoft for recent Xbox layoffs Game Developer
- US FTC Files Court Notice Against Microsoft Laying Off Activision Employees Insider Gaming
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