INSIGHTS

The latest insights produced by Labyrinth Insights

Heatwaves highlight decades of federal inaction of preventing workplace deaths

Record-breaking heat calls attention to failure of voluntary compliance standards for preventing workplace heat deaths

INSIGHTS

24 JULY 2026

Heatwaves highlight decades of federal inaction of preventing workplace deaths

Record-breaking heat calls attention to failure of voluntary compliance standards for preventing workplace heat deaths

INSIGHTS

24 JULY 2026

Heatwaves highlight decades of federal inaction of preventing workplace deaths

Record-breaking heat calls attention to failure of voluntary compliance standards for preventing workplace heat deaths

INSIGHTS

24 JULY 2026

The "FAIR Labels Act" push reflects agribusiness’ capture of food policy, not consumers' interests

Far from ensuring ‘fairness in labeling,’ the bill serves to undercut competition in the food industry, not promote transparency

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28 JULY 2026

The "FAIR Labels Act" push reflects agribusiness’ capture of food policy, not consumers' interests

Far from ensuring ‘fairness in labeling,’ the bill serves to undercut competition in the food industry, not promote transparency

INSIGHTS

28 JULY 2026

CLARITY Act's Senate impasse shows limits of the crypto industry's lobbying offense as corruption concerns mount

Crypto industry’s goal of light-touch regulation faces derailment in Congress over White House corruption concerns

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30 JULY 2026

The "FAIR Labels Act" push reflects agribusiness’ capture of food policy, not consumers' interests

Far from ensuring ‘fairness in labeling,’ the bill serves to undercut competition in the food industry, not promote transparency

INSIGHTS

28 JULY 2026

Heatwaves highlight decades of federal inaction of preventing workplace deaths

Record-breaking heat calls attention to failure of voluntary compliance standards for preventing workplace heat deaths

INSIGHTS

24 JULY 2026

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New York proposal shows how states can lead on open banking amid federal rollback

Proposed New York legislation shows how state governments can lead on putting consumers in control of their financial data

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22 JULY 2026

Paramount's reported threat to exit California over lawsuit is a monopolist's tell

The company's reported threat to leave the state in response to merger suit proves the market power and leverage concerns behind the suit

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20 JULY 2026

FTC's Deere right-to-repair settlement is undermined by structural limitations

Loopholes in consent decree undermine the FTC’s new right to repair settlement with John Deere

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13 JULY 2026

Advocates call for antitrust probe of Netflix over pricing power and impact on creators

Newly-launched mobile billboard campaign urges probe of Netflix's anti-competitive conduct by the DOJ & FTC

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7 JULY 2026

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Gina Raimondo's 'RAISE US' initiative reflects long history of tech-sector alignment

The Raimondo-led AI workforce initiative follows a tenure as Secretary of Commerce in close alignment with industry interests

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2 JULY 2026

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Anti-competitive conduct of Zillow and Compass come into focus amid listing data battle

Zillow and Compass's dispute over listing access underscores both platforms' roles in limiting data availability at homebuyers' expense

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25 JUNE 2026

Political salience of media consolidation rises amid press-freedom, labor market concerns

Concerns over media mergers rise in prominence amid concerns over control of information and impact on workers in creative fields

23 JUNE 2026

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In the AI age, the American Innovation and Choice Online Act is more relevant than ever

AI development since 2022 has only reinforced the relevance of self-preferencing legislation

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12 JUNE 2026

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Maryland: Ostensible ‘ban’ on surveillance pricing shows importance of substance over style in policy-making

Loopholes in legislation signed by Gov. Wes Moore render bill to rein in dynamic pricing ineffectual

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10 JUNE 2026

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United O’Hare controversy brings gate access into focus for airline competition policy

Concerns over United Airlines' deliberate overscheduling at Chicago O'Hare brings attention to the role of gate access in airline competition

8 JUNE 2026

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Smart glasses emerge as latest frontier for digital privacy efforts

Amid rapid market growth, state officials and advocates are beginning to push for stronger privacy rules governing smart glasses

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3 JUNE 2026

Live Nation verdict stands to embolden both ticketing regulation and antitrust reform

State AG triumph over Live Nation in a jury trial is likely to embolden ticketing regulation and the movement for stronger antitrust rules

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29 MAY 2026

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CFTC docket response, lawmaker action indicate growing salience of prediction market regulation

Public response to rulemaking docket, alongside congressional efforts, suggest rising political salience for prediction market regulation

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26 MAY 2026

Netflix's anti-competitive behavior draws bipartisan ire among lawmakers, advocates

Despite the collapse of Warner Bros. deal, Netflix's anticompetitive practices faces heightened onslaught from lawmakers and advocacy groups

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21 MAY 2026