The previous post began to discuss some of the implications of the Comcast-NBC Universal merger recently approved by antitrust regulators with the FCC and Department of Justice. Comcast officially takes over control from General Electric of NBC Universal on Friday.An...
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Month: January 2011
What Does the Comcast-NBCU Merger Mean for Business?: Part 1
After receiving approval from antitrust regulators with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Department of Justice for the $30 billion merger, Comcast will officially take over operations of NBC Universal on Friday.It is yet to be seen what will happen...
Litigation between broadband companies and FCC likely to increase
Even though the FCC approved the merger between Comcast and NBCU, there will be continued negotiation and litigation surrounding the deal and the conditions imposed upon it by the FCC. According to a Post Tech blog by Cecilia Kang, last week, Consumers Union and the...
Another Casualty of Comcast-NBCU Merger?
Keith Olberman, host of the MSNBC's ratings giant Countdown, abruptly announced that Friday night's edition of Countdown would be his last. Olberman has had a controversial run at MSNBC, but the network has built its brand and line-up around his liberal-leaning...
Verizon Files Lawsuit Against FCC & ‘Net Neutrality’ Rule
Verizon Communications announced Thursday that it has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission. The company claims that the FCC went beyond its level of power and influence on business when it passed its net neutrality rule last December....
Verizon Files Lawsuit Against FCC & ‘Net Neutrality’ Rule
Verizon Communications announced Thursday that it has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission. The company claims that the FCC went beyond its level of power and influence on business when it passed its net neutrality rule last December....
Comcast-NBCU Merger Approved by Antitrust Regulators
On Tuesday, government antitrust regulators gave the green light to Comcast's merger deal with NBC Universal. According to The Wall Street Journal, Comcast is expected to close the $30 billion deal late next week. Last December, Comcast acquired a controlling stake in...
NJ Higher Education Task Force Recommends Rutgers-UMDNJ Merger
Earlier this month, the New Jersey Higher Education Task Force put together a substantial report recommending changes to New Jersey's higher education system. According to The Star-Ledger, former Governor Tom Kean headed the task force and the group created a 133-page...
Negotiations for Comcast-NBCU Merger Ongoing
Comcast is still waiting for a green light from the Federal Communications Commission and antitrust regulators with the Justice Department for the company's merger with NBC Universal. Comcast and NBCU were hoping to have the proposed $30 billion merger approved this...
Common Mistakes Young Entrepreneurs Can Avoid: Part 2
Entrepreneurship and business formation involve taking risks and inevitably mistakes are made. Some mistakes are so common that entrepreneurs who have some experience under their belt can help young entrepreneurs avoid some time-consuming errors. The previous post...