Antitrust
Competition law, antitrust enforcement, merger review, and monopoly litigation
Poland Charges Google with Antitrust Violations in Publisher Payments
Poland's competition authority filed antitrust charges against four Google entities over abusive practices with media publishers, highlighting Big Tech scrutiny.
9th Circuit Revives Antitrust Suit Against Invisalign Maker
The Ninth Circuit reverses summary judgment for Align Technology, allowing antitrust claims over alleged monopolistic practices in the dental aligner market to proceed.
California's COMPETE Act Targets Monopolies Starting 2027
California's COMPETE Act, effective January 1, 2027, expands state antitrust laws to prohibit single-firm monopolization and monopsonization.
Class Action Alleges Expedia Inflated Hotel Prices Using Algorithms
Expedia faces a class action alleging its pricing algorithms forced hotels to raise rates across all platforms, impacting consumers nationwide.
California AG Settles, Clearing Path for $110B Paramount-Warner Merger
California AG Rob Bonta settles antitrust lawsuit, allowing the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger with conditions to preserve competition and support workers.
Judge Rejects Google Ad Tech Breakup, Imposes Behavioral Remedies
Judge Leonie Brinkema rules against breaking up Google's ad tech monopoly, opting for behavioral remedies and monitoring instead.
UK Tribunal OKs $351M Google App Store Fee Settlement
UK Competition Appeal Tribunal approves $351M Google app fee settlement, a key precedent for antitrust claims in digital marketplaces.
OpenAI Seeks Legal Green Light for Coordinated AI Slowdown
OpenAI asks if antitrust laws allow an AI industry-wide pause amid safety concerns, a key issue for legal and regulatory advisors.
Ninth Circuit Rules NCAA Eligibility Injunction Appeals Moot Amid Antitrust Claims
The Ninth Circuit dismisses NCAA appeals on injunctions tied to the five-year eligibility rule, impacting sports law and antitrust enforcement.
DOJ Issues Second Request on Fox's $22B Roku Merger
The DOJ intensifies antitrust scrutiny with a second request for Fox-Roku's $22B deal, impacting legal strategies for large tech mergers.
Judge Denies DOJ’s Bid to Break Up Google Ad Tech Business
A federal judge rejects DOJ's structural breakup demands against Google's ad tech unit, favoring behavioral remedies in key antitrust ruling.
Valve, Sony, Blizzard Face Lawsuit Over Online Game Price-Fixing
A lawsuit alleges Valve, Sony, and Blizzard conspired to fix online game prices, impacting antitrust enforcement in digital marketplaces.
NYC Renters Sue Compass Over Listings Removal Driving Rent Hikes
A new class-action lawsuit alleges Compass's removal of listings from Zillow and StreetEasy led to NYC rent surges, challenging real estate marketplace practices.
DOJ Launches Probe into Andreessen Horowitz’s Board Seat Practices
The DOJ has launched an antitrust investigation into Andreessen Horowitz’s board practices under the Clayton Act, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny on venture capital firms.
DOJ Resumes Targeted Hart-Scott-Rodino Merger Reviews
The DOJ has resumed targeted reviews under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, signaling increased scrutiny on mergers and antitrust compliance.
EU fines Google €890M, disrupting UK damages trial defense
EU regulators fine Google €890M for antitrust breaches, complicating its defense in UK damages trial.
EU fines Google $1B for Digital Markets Act antitrust breaches
The EU imposed a $1 billion fine on Google for Digital Markets Act violations, highlighting new regulatory risks in digital markets.
FTC Hits Edwards Lifesciences, Genesis MedTech with $12M HSR Penalties
FTC fines Edwards Lifesciences $10M and Genesis MedTech $2M for evading Hart-Scott-Rodino merger filing rules with structured deals in 2024.
Federal Court Approves $70M Drug Price Inflation Settlements
Federal court approves two $70 million settlements resolving antitrust claims on generic drug price inflation by Glenmark, Greenstone, and Pfizer.
Seller Alleges TikTok, Fanatics, NFL Ban Independent Sales to Monopoly NFL Collectibles
A sports memorabilia seller sued TikTok, Fanatics, and NFL alleging anti-competitive bans on independent livestream sales in the NFL collectibles market.