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By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 21, 2023
The Writers Guild of America West warned of a potential media monopoly by Disney, Amazon and Netflix, highlighting the risks of consolidation, reduced creativity and increased control.
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 17, 2023
On Aug. 7, the University of Chicago agreed to a $13.5 million settlement in an antitrust lawsuit involving prestigious institutions. Allegations include a cartel-like agreement on financial aid principles and sensitive information exchange.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 17, 2023
Jennifer Huddleston, of the Cato Institute, warned proposed antitrust law changes may limit retailers like Amazon from offering "dupes," affordable alternatives to popular products, impacting consumer choice and affordability.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 16, 2023
The U.S. Soccer Federation filed for a Supreme Court review of a Second Circuit judgment involving the Fédération Internationale de Football Association's home territory policy, raising key questions about conspiracy under Section 1 of the Sherman Act.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 16, 2023
New merger guidelines and HSR (Hart-Scott-Rodino) rules signal intensifying antitrust scrutiny in the healthcare sector, reflecting a significant shift that could complicate and prolong the merger review process, according to a recent article.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 11, 2023
In a landmark decision for the world of mixed martial arts, a court has certified fighters' class-action lawsuit against the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), alleging market dominance abuses and suppressed fighter earnings.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 10, 2023
The European Commission launched an intensive inquiry into Adobe's proposed takeover of Figma, fearing the merger could stifle competition in interactive product design software and digital asset creation tools markets.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 9, 2023
In a significant antitrust ruling, Judge Amit P. Mehta granted partial motions for summary judgment in the case between Google and the U.S. Department of Justice, dismissing some claims while allowing the core allegation of monopoly maintenance to proceed.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 8, 2023
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. and Black Knight Inc. are reportedly making progress toward settling theFederal Trade Commission's acquisition challenge.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 7, 2023
Ty and Charlene Bollinger, controversial online publishers, are suing the Associated Press and Trusted News Initiative members, alleging censorship and market exclusion in violation of antitrust laws and freedom of speech, potentially initiating a landmark legal battle.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 6, 2023
Microsoft's eagerly anticipated acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc. is currently under review by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 5, 2023
CooperCompanies, a global powerhouse in medical device manufacturing, has terminated its planned $875 million acquisition of Cook Medical's reproductive health business following a full-phase investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 3, 2023
In response to escalating fuel prices, California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed antitrust prosecutor Tai Milder to lead the newly established Division of Petroleum Market Oversight, marking a new chapter in oil industry regulation.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 31, 2023
Shareholders have permanently sunk an acquisition plan between MEI Pharma and Infinity, a deal in the works since February.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 31, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint against Rejuvica, the makers of Sobrenix, under suspicion that the company, known for marketing products to reduce and eliminate alcohol cravings, may have violated the FTC Act and the Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention Act of 2018 (OARFPA).
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 31, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission confirmed regulators will not block L3Harris’s Aerojet Rocketdyne acquisition.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 29, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission has requested commentary from an Entertainment Software Rating Board application in relation to a new procedure used to obtain parental consent under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 29, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission has withdrawn its complaint against Microsoft’s $68.7 billion Activision Blizzard deal after a federal judge ruled against a restraining order and injunction.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 29, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission has requested more information from Pfizer and Seagen relating to the $43 billion merger proposal, a Seattle biotech Securities and Exchange Commission file revealed.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission submitted an extensive Civil Investigative Demand to the maker of ChatGPT.
