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Pro Analysis
California lawmaker tees up antitrust fight between business and labor
California lawmakers are advancing the COMPETE Act, a proposal to expand the state’s antitrust powers by updating the Cartwright Act to address monopolistic conduct by single companies. The measure is shaping up to be a major fight between business, labor and tech interests.
What you’ll learn
- How AB 1776 would change California antitrust law
- Why the bill is drawing sharp opposition from business groups and support from some startups
- What’s next as the measure moves through the Legislature
Why this matters
Changes to California antitrust law could have wide-reaching implications for competition, enforcement and business risk.
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