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▲ devindotcom 3 hours ago

well if you keep reading, the investigation has concluded and they are declining to pursue any charges, alleging that the return of egg prices to pre-collusion levels is the desired outcome. there may be a $3 million fine, which is of course microscopic compared with the profits created from collusion. surely a years-long price fixing conspiracy costing consumers billions deserves more than that, but under this administration we are unlikely to get it.

▲bell-cot 2 hours ago | parent [-]

Sadly, it ain't just the current administration. Try reading about the RealPage rentjacking scandel.

▲devindotcom 2 hours ago | parent [-]

fair enough, this kind of thing hasn't been a strong suit for a while - I had hopes for Lina Khan but she didn't have the time or backup she needed. but right now is an especially laissez-faire moment when it comes to criminal enrichment