The FTC has lost its appeal with the 9th circuit court, meaning that Microsoft can now close its purchase of Activision Blizzard if they so choose and signs are pointing to that happening sooner rather than later. Subscribe null Sources: https://twitter.com/DestinLegarie/status/1679998870712090624 https://twitter.com/BradSmi/status/1680005266878910465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1680005266878910465%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url= https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1679912502807724033 https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1679914192445243402/photo/1 Previously: The FTC has filed an appeal to the 9th circuit court to continue the preliminary injunction against the Microsoft Activision merger. If successful, Microsoft would likely need to return to court to fight the FTC yet again and they seem prepared to do so. So what's next? What's happening with the CMA? Let's go over it all right now... The hope from Microsoft is the FTC appeal denied, but as the FTC appeals Microsoft Activision merger hopes it'll be a tricky case for the 9th circuit to approve given the facts. While the FTC Appeal Microsoft Activision case may result in a denial, they are doing their due diligence in this case. Subscribe null Sources: https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/12/23791274/ftc-microsoft-activision-blizzard-appeal https://twitter.com/BradSmi/status/1679293898257223681 https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1679613889791631361 https://twitter.com/lulumeservey/status/1679279055613448195 https://twitter.com/FOSSpatents/status/1679627163509698561 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-13/microsoft-activision-weigh-sale-of-some-uk-cloud-gaming-rights https://twitter.com/lulumeservey/status/1679558581660557331 https://twitter.com/FOSSpatents/status/1679622553533333505 Previously: The Microsoft FTC Trial has come to an end and Microsoft wins Activision vs the FTC concerns. That's according to the filing from Jacqueline Scott Corley who has denied the preliminary injunction allowing Microsoft acquires Activision. The CMA Microsoft talks have also begun shortly after this reveal, and outline how a small concession could allow the final days of Microsoft buying Activision to arrive. The FTC could still appeal the decision but an FTC appeal Microsoft Activision rumor would need to be filed in a very timely fashion. Sources: https://twitter.com/BradSmi/status/1678784973556572162 https://twitter.com/MActon93/status/1678844624637661184 https://twitter.com/BradSmi/status/1678796043545350144 https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/11/23791355/microsoft-xbox-chief-phil-spencer-ftc-activision-blizzard-internal-memo https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-11/ftc-leaning-toward-appealing-microsoft-activision-loss?leadSource=uverify%20wall https://www.jonesday.com/en/insights/2015/03/antitrust-alert--us-ftc-revises-merger-challenge-rules-automatic-stay-of-administrative-litigation-when-agency-loses-preliminary-injunction-in-court https://twitter.com/DestinLegarie/status/1678832534887755776/photo/1 https://twitter.com/joshua_sisco/status/1678835934740004864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1678836702125907968%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es2_&ref_url= https://twitter.com/MActon93/status/1678807582373462016 https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/ftc-would-face-tough-appeal-microsoft-activision-order-experts-2023-07-11/ https://gizmodo.com/watchdog-demands-judge-recuse-microsoft-activision-case-1850591001 https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/11/23779039/microsoft-activision-blizzard-ftc-trial-win https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/11/23791149/microsoft-activision-blizzard-uk-regulators-cma-appeal Subscribe null Join this channel to get access to perks including early access to my videos the second they're complete with ads turned off! null If you're interested you can also purchase my merch! I'm trying it out and currently have a selection of clothing as well as practical items like coffee cups and tote bags. null Sign up for a free Amazon Prime Video Trial Here! https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/primesignup?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1402131641212&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=destinlegarie-20&linkId=5f623f6638af9e7c54ddc1a1a8ede3b5 Sign Up For Microsoft Rewards Here for Free https://account.microsoft.com/rewards/rafwelcome?rh=DBE8C302&ref=MeControl0 Try Amazon Prime Free for 30 Days https://www.amazon.com/tryprimefree?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1427739975520&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=destinlegarie-20&linkId=266062588f4f94bdffadd74a58071d38 Photographer: Chona Kasinger/Bloomberg via Getty Images