FTC's case against Intel called fragile; will the agency be able to prove competitive harm?

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The FTC's antitrust case against the Intel Corp was filed shortly after the 1998 Department of Justice suit against the Microsoft Corp, but antitrust experts state that it differs dramatically from the latter. There is profound disagreement over whether Intel conduct hurt competition in the industry, a key part of any antitrust violation. Experts also state the FTC's legal theories may prove more fragile than the concepts of illegal tying relied on in the complaint against Microsoft. FTC use of Intel conduct in prior litigation as a basis for antitrust litigation is one example of a fragile theory.

Intel Corp., INTC, United States. Federal Trade Commission

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Last witness may prove best for government; economist's testimony nails down monopoly, predatory practice charges

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MIT professor Franklin M Fisher, the government's last witness in its antitrust case against Microsoft, offered much evidence supporting his conclusion that Microsoft wields monopoly power in the computer software industry. He cited computer executives' testimony that using Windows was their only alternative and Microsoft internal communications that they considered Internet browsers a threat to Windows. Microsoft must decide how much time to devote to the monopoly issue in their defense case, as there has been substantial prosecuting evidence supporting that conclusion.

Monopolies

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The great Gates photo op affair; insights on the Microsoft chairman's videotaped testimony - and other tales. (Bill Gates)

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The release of Microsoft CEO Bill Gates' videotaped deposition in his company's antitrust trial to the media and its airing on television was attacked by the company as unfair because the testimony of live witnesses in the courtroom did not receive the same treatment. Microsoft also portrayed the videotaped deposition as "highly misleading" because it showed only the witnesses and not the whole situation. The deposition showed Gates as often unable to recall key events and failing to make eye contact with his questioners.

Gates, Bill

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