Encourage the FTC and DOJ to continue aggressive enforcement with the tools they have – even if they lose some cases, building precedents and fear among mono...
Support FTC and DOJ enforcement by funding the legal and evidence work that makes cases winnable and enforceable. Focus on building strong records, backing defensible enforcement theories already described in this cause (including the non-compete angle), and defending outcomes when challenged. This matters now because enforcement momentum is real, but it can reverse after court losses or political shifts.
Why this works
- A wave of enforcement can deter anti-competitive behavior; e.g.
- if a few major mergers are blocked, others might be abandoned without fight.
- It also raises profile of the issue.
Open Markets Institute
Tax-deductibleResearch and advocacy to confront monopolies
Mechanism
About LitigationHow Open Markets Institute uses funding
- Identify the highest-impact enforcement targets aligned to the cause’s theory of harm.
- Build the factual record (market analysis, small-business impacts, expert support) that strengthens enforcement actions.
- Support legal work through briefs, motions, and litigation operations that keep cases moving.
- Seek early relief where appropriate (for example, injunctions that block harmful mergers while cases proceed).
- Track rulings, appeals, and compliance so enforcement translates into durable market change.
Milestones
Checkpoints and the expected timing for each step
- 1
Priority enforcement targets mapped
0–30 daysA shortlist of priority enforcement areas and case-support needs is agreed.
- 2
Evidence + briefing package produced
1–3 monthsMarket analyses and decision-maker-ready briefing materials are drafted for use in filings.
- 3
Early procedural wins pursued
3–9 monthsCases seek injunctions or survive early motions with visible progress.
- 4
Remedy + compliance tracked
OngoingSettlements or rulings are monitored and converted into compliance-focused updates.