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Technology,
Antitrust & Trade Reg.

Oct. 17, 2022

Meta gets chance to dismiss FTC’s VR fitness monopoly claim

Mark C. Hansen of Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick PLLC in Washington, D.C. argued that the government’s amended complaint presents a theory that has long been rejected by courts.

After a flurry of procedural orders, Meta Platforms Inc. will have its opportunity to persuade U.S. District Judge Edward J. Davila to dismiss a complaint filed by the Federal Trade Commission claiming that the social media giant is trying to create a monopoly in the virtual reality fitness app market.

Before the hearing on the potential dismissal, a status conference is scheduled Monday to organize the case calendar and possibly set a pre...

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