Antitrust
Competition law, antitrust enforcement, merger review, and monopoly litigation
UK Opens Antitrust Probe Into Microsoft’s Business Software Ecosystem
The UK's CMA launches a formal antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem, signaling higher regulatory scrutiny for legal tech users and vendors.
BMS Faces Antitrust Claims Over Delayed Generics for Cancer Drugs
Bristol Myers Squibb is accused of using pay-for-delay deals to block generic versions of its cancer drugs Thalomid and Revlimid, sparking new antitrust concerns.
CJEU Refines Jurisdiction Rules for EU Competition Damages Claims
The EU’s top court clarifies when holding companies face competition damages claims, impacting litigation strategies for multinationals and their legal teams.
DOJ Moves to Block Google Access to Rivals' Confidential Data in Antitrust Case
The DOJ seeks to stop Google from accessing competitors' sensitive business plans during monopoly remedy oversight, raising key competition concerns.
Judge Tosses Flyers’ Lawsuit Over Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines Merger
A federal judge has dismissed a flyer-led lawsuit challenging the Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines merger, clarifying limits of consumer antitrust litigation as DOJ review continues.
Jury Finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster Illegally Monopolized Ticketing
A federal jury ruled Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for monopolizing the ticketing market, raising antitrust stakes in the live events industry.
California Unseals Records in Amazon Antitrust Price-Fixing Case
California unseals court records in its Amazon antitrust lawsuit, revealing detailed pricing allegations. Legal teams face new compliance and strategy challenges in ecommerce.
Jury Finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster Held Illegal Monopoly in Concert Industry
A US federal jury ruled Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated antitrust laws by running an illegal monopoly, shifting the landscape for live event ticketing and antitrust enforcement.
Hollywood Unites Against Paramount-Warner $111B Merger in Open Letter
More than 1,000 Hollywood professionals, including A-list stars and directors, have signed an open letter opposing the $111B Paramount-Warner merger, citing antitrust concerns.
Australia Doubles Competition Law Penalties to AU$100 Million Per Offense
Australia has doubled maximum penalties for competition and consumer law violations to AU$100 million per offense, raising compliance risks for multinationals.
Eighth Circuit Precedent Raises Bar for Antitrust Cases
Eighth Circuit ruling against Bayer showcases rigorous standards for antitrust claims, impacting future agricultural litigation.
Apple Appeals App Store Fee Ruling to Supreme Court
Apple challenges Ninth Circuit ruling on App Store fees, with potential implications for digital commerce regulations.
FTC Intensifies Healthcare Antitrust Scrutiny with New Task Force
FTC's new Healthcare Task Force targets antitrust issues beyond mergers, affecting legal compliance in healthcare.
State AGs Investigate Hospital Mergers for Antitrust Issues
Ten state attorneys general investigate hospital mergers, impacting GCs' legal strategies in healthcare.
EU Probes Microsoft over AI Cloud Anti-Competitive Concerns
The EU investigates Microsoft's cloud practices under antitrust scrutiny, impacting GCs' cloud service strategies.