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Competition

  • September 03, 2025

    Arkansas Insurance Rule Beats Union Plan's ERISA Challenge

    An Illinois federal judge has tossed a Teamsters healthcare plan's challenge to an Arkansas insurance regulation that aims to protect local pharmacies from under-reimbursement for prescription drugs, saying the regulation doesn't tread on the Employee Retirement Income Security Act's territory.

  • September 03, 2025

    Manhattan DA To Target Wage-Fixing With Antitrust Laws

    Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Wednesday that his office plans to be the first to use New York's criminal antitrust laws against companies that collude to keep workers' wages low.

  • September 03, 2025

    Rural Broadband Association GC Joins Womble Bond In DC

    The former general counsel of the National Telecommunication Cooperative Association's Rural Broadband Association, has joined Womble Bond Dickinson as a senior counsel, the firm announced Tuesday.

  • September 02, 2025

    DC Circ. Refuses To Block Fired FTC Dem's Reinstatement

    A split D.C. Circuit panel Tuesday refused to stay a lower court's order reinstating a Democratic member of the Federal Trade Commission, finding that the government has "no likelihood of success" fighting her reinstatement because President Donald Trump broke the law when he fired her without cause.

  • September 02, 2025

    Visa, Mastercard Still Can't Beat Intuit, Block Antitrust Claims

    A New York federal judge has rejected Visa and Mastercard's latest effort to ditch antitrust claims brought by Intuit and Block in long-running multidistrict litigation over payment processing fees, agreeing with a magistrate judge's finding that the court has already considered and rejected the credit companies' arguments.

  • September 02, 2025

    Wheeling & Appealing: The Latest Must-Know Appellate Action

    For appellate attorneys feeling sad summer's over, September's circuit calendars are here to help with argument topics — including the former Meghan Markle, an ex-Jones Day lawyer's religious liberty suit and $17 million in fees after "a vigorous litigation battle" between BigLaw firms — offering enough intrigue to vanquish any autumn ennui.

  • September 02, 2025

    Amazon Judge Unseals Ruling Certifying Huge Antitrust Class

    A largely unredacted version of a Washington federal judge's order certifying a class of roughly 300 million consumers in a sweeping antitrust case accusing the e-commerce giant of inflating prices through its merchant policies was filed Friday, offering a window into the court's viewpoints after the initial order was sealed.

  • September 02, 2025

    Speculation Can't Halt Medical Coatings Merger, GTCR Says

    GTCR BC Holdings LLC should be allowed to merge the nation's leading medical coatings supplier with the second leading provider because federal regulators spent two weeks simply relying on speculation and theory to prove its losing antitrust case, the private equity subsidiary argued.

  • September 02, 2025

    Wall Street Banks Beat Revived Bond-Rigging Antitrust Claims

    A New York federal judge tossed a recently revived proposed antitrust class action Tuesday accusing Bank of America Corp., Wells Fargo & Co. and other major financial institutions of conspiring to rig corporate bonds and boycott rival bond-trading platforms, finding the allegations are vague, conclusory and time-barred.

  • September 02, 2025

    $33M Pfizer Antitrust Deal OK'd, First MDL Trial Date Set

    A Pennsylvania federal judge has granted preliminary approval for a $33 million settlement between Pfizer and a class of direct purchasers claiming it fixed the prices of generic drugs, while also setting a date for the first bellwether trial in the antitrust litigation.

  • September 02, 2025

    Harley-Davidson Riders Want Another Look At Warranty Case

    Customers targeting Harley-Davidson's motorcycle warranties are asking the Seventh Circuit for a rehearing, arguing that an appeals panel misconstrued language in the warranties and was wrong to reject claims that the company competes in a market for American motorcycles.

  • September 02, 2025

    Google Calls DOJ Ad Tech Expert 'Unqualified'

    Google asked a Virginia federal judge to block key U.S. Department of Justice evidence from the upcoming trial in which the government will seek the breakup of the company's advertising placement technology business, arguing its internal analysis on the feasibility of a breakup is protected.

  • September 02, 2025

    FTC Defends Merger Filing Overhaul From Chamber's Attack

    The Federal Trade Commission told a Texas federal court that enforcers followed the law when overhauling the premerger reporting requirements and said the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other groups challenging the changes are just unhappy with the outcome.

  • September 02, 2025

    FTC, Amazon Urged To Iron Out Antitrust Discovery Tiff

    A Washington federal judge handling the Federal Trade Commission's landmark antitrust case against Amazon suggested on Tuesday the parties continue working toward a solution after the commission protested that the company failed to pass on documents received from other online retailers in related litigation in California.

  • September 02, 2025

    Court Denies UFC's Attempt To Block Fighters' Class Cert.

    A Nevada federal judge has rejected Ultimate Fighting Championship's motion seeking to deny class certification for fighters suing it over alleged suppressed wages, saying the request is premature.

  • September 02, 2025

    Google Keeps Chrome, Payments, But Must Prop Up Rivals

    A D.C. federal judge imposed sweeping requirements on Google on Tuesday meant to prop up search engine rivals with data, but rejected the U.S. Department of Justice's demand that the company spin off its Chrome browser or that it be barred from paying for search engine placement.

  • September 02, 2025

    Mich. Judge Nixes 5-Hour Energy Rival's Antitrust Suit

    A Michigan federal judge has tossed a lawsuit accusing 5-Hour Energy of blocking competitors from the market through deals to have its products displayed at checkout counters, finding a competitor failed to adequately allege antitrust injury.

  • September 02, 2025

    Counterfeit Lumber Dispute Settles On Eve Of Trial

    The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation averted trial at the 11th hour on Tuesday, settling a suit by a domestic plywood association over a purported counterfeiting scam allegedly allowing large amounts of substandard Brazilian plywood to enter the U.S.

  • September 02, 2025

    NCAA Fights Wisconsin Footballer's Renewed Eligibility Bid

    A University of Wisconsin football player's second bid for an injunction allowing him an extra year to play did not fix the problems that led to the first bid being overturned on appeal, the NCAA told a Wisconsin federal judge in its renewed defense of its eligibility rules.

  • September 02, 2025

    CoStar Hotel Reports Lack Data For Price-Fixing, Judge Says

    CoStar and a group of hotel companies have won escape from a putative antitrust class action when a Washington federal judge drew a distinction between the use of hotel industry benchmarking data and algorithmic rental pricing software of the sort at issue in litigation against Yardi Systems Inc.

  • September 02, 2025

    NASCAR Limits Charter Sales Amid Antitrust Trial Pressure

    Hoping to avoid a preliminary injunction, NASCAR has agreed not to sell any charters this season and to limit sales next season in an effort to appease the teams accusing the organization in a North Carolina federal court lawsuit of monopolizing stock car racing.

  • September 01, 2025

    UK Basketball League Says Monopoly Claims Are 'Absurd'

    A British professional basketball league has disputed allegations that it breached competition law by refusing to compete for an exclusive license for the country's men's league as "absurd," claiming that it couldn't be involved because the process was unlawful.

  • September 01, 2025

    UK Launches Probe Into Greencore's £1.2B Bid For Bakkavor

    The Competition and Markets Authority said Monday that it has launched a probe into sandwich maker Greencore's planned £1.2 billion ($1.6 billion) deal to acquire ready-to-eat meals producer Bakkavor.

  • August 29, 2025

    Tennis Players Oppose Sending Antitrust Suit To Arbitration

    A group of professional tennis players is contesting bids by the organizers of two of the sport's largest competitive events to toss the players' union from their New York federal antitrust suit and forcibly make them arbitrate their claims accusing the organizers of running an illegal "cartel."

  • August 29, 2025

    Fortnite Maker Says Patent Claims Too Abstract For IP Suit

    Epic Games Inc. urged a North Carolina federal judge to throw out a suit alleging that player-to-player messaging options in its popular Fortnite video game infringe patents held by a California company.

Expert Analysis

  • A Change In Big Pharma Response To FTC Delisting Warnings

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    While the effect of Federal Trade Commission notices to pharmaceutical companies about allegedly improper patent listings in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Orange Book had been de minimis through the end of last year, July data shows an increase in delistings, say Ratib Ali and Celia Lu at Competition Dynamics.

  • 9th Circ. Finding That NFTs Are Goods Will Change TM Law

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    The Ninth Circuit's recent ruling in Yuga Labs v. Ripps establishes that NFTs have real, commercial value under U.S. federal trademark law, a new legal precedent that may significantly influence intellectual property enforcement and marketplace policies regarding digital assets going forward, say attorneys at Wilson Elser.

  • Series

    Adapting To Private Practice: From Texas AUSA To BigLaw

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    As I learned when I transitioned from an assistant U.S. attorney to a BigLaw partner, the move from government to private practice is not without its hurdles, but it offers immense potential for growth and the opportunity to use highly transferable skills developed in public service, says Jeffery Vaden at Bracewell.

  • Lessons From Liberty Mutual FCPA Declination

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    Liberty Mutual’s recent Foreign Corrupt Practices Act resolution with the U.S. Department of Justice signals that the Trump administration is once again considering such declinations after an enforcement pause, offering some assurances for companies regarding the benefits of voluntary self-disclosure, say attorneys at Paul Weiss.

  • Advice For 1st-Gen Lawyers Entering The Legal Profession

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    Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm tells her story of being a first-generation lawyer and how others who begin their professional journeys without the benefit of playbooks handed down by relatives can turn this disadvantage into their greatest strength.

  • FTC Focus: When Green Goals And Antitrust Law Collide

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    A recently concluded Federal Trade Commission investigation has turned an emissions deal involving major U.S. heavy-duty truck manufacturers that was brokered by the California Air Resources Board into a cautionary tale about the potential for environmental agreements to run afoul of competition rules, say attorneys at Proskauer.

  • Structuring Noncompetes In License And Collaboration Deals

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    As companies grappling with coming patent cliffs look to mergers and acquisitions to compensate, contracting parties assessing biopharma license and collaboration agreements should prepare to agree on noncompetes that ensure the parties' respective objectives are met and that their incentives are aligned, both under their collaboration and beyond, says Jeff Jay at Freshfields.

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    Coaching Cheerleading Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    At first glance, cheerleading and litigation may seem like worlds apart, but both require precision, adaptability, leadership and the ability to stay composed under pressure — all of which have sharpened how I approach my work in the emotionally complex world of mass torts and personal injury, says Rashanda Bruce at Robins Kaplan.

  • Ruling Puts 11th Circ. At Odds With Bankruptcy Courts

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    While an Eleventh Circuit majority recently found in BenShot v. 2 Monkey Trading and Lucky Shot USA that corporate debtors, like individuals, face certain exceptions to discharge under a nonconsensual Subchapter V plan, the ruling not only reverses the lower court, but opposes the holdings of many other bankruptcy courts, say attorneys at McDermott.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: How To Make A Deal

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    Preparing lawyers for the nuances of a transactional practice is not a strong suit for most law schools, but, in practice, there are six principles that can help young M&A lawyers become seasoned, trusted deal advisers, says Chuck Morton at Venable.

  • Annual Report Shows CFIUS Extending Its Reach In 2024

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    The recently released 2024 annual report from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States reveals record civil penalties and enhanced internal capabilities, illustrating expanding jurisdiction and an increasing appetite for enforcement actions, says Nathan Fisher at StoneTurn.

  • A New IP Game Plan For College Football Players

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    For college stars navigating their first season under the newly implemented settlement in House v. NCAA and new NFL recruits, securing trademark rights isn't just a savvy business move — it's essential for building and protecting a personal brand that can outlast their playing days, says Ryan Loveless at CM Law.

  • From Clerkship To Law Firm: 5 Transition Tips For Associates

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    Transitioning from a judicial clerkship to an associate position at a law firm may seem daunting, but by using knowledge gained while clerking, being mindful of key differences and taking advantage of professional development opportunities, these attorneys can flourish in private practice, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.

  • Associates Can Earn Credibility By Investing In Relationships

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    As the class of 2025 prepares to join law firms this fall, new associates must adapt to office dynamics and establish credible reputations — which require quiet, consistent relationship-building skills as much as legal acumen, says Kyle Forges at Bast Amron.

  • Opinion

    The Fallout Of Drake's Defamation Suit Against UMG

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    Hip-hop duo Clipse's recent comeback was caught in the undertow of the ongoing Drake v. Universal Music Group defamation litigation, which points to the troubling possibility that if labels can be held liable for promoting allegedly defamatory lyrics, they may preemptively sanitize content to avoid lawsuits, says Henry Williams IV at Gordon Rees.

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