I *do* think there is a virtual guaranty that the FTC is going to seek concessions. But I’ve thought that for some time.
— Richard Hoeg (@HoegLaw) November 23, 2022
No need to go to either administrative or federal court if they can get what they want by other means (consent).
In fact, they may file the lawsuit just so they can file the consent. Either way, what we can surmise is that they want concessions at minimum. See (short thread) below. https://t.co/pSroobihYb
— Richard Hoeg (@HoegLaw) November 23, 2022
This is the tweet; FTC has to file a lawsuit so they can file a consent for concessions.
So, if the sources are correct, FTC is preparing to get concessions out of Microsoft at minimum and attempting to block it at maximum.
I'm 50% on this deal passing at this stage though.