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Two directors of Epic Games, Tencent resign amid antitrust investigation

The resignation of Tencent-appointed directors from Epic Games highlights concerns over antitrust laws related to interlocking directorates. This ongoing review emphasizes regulatory scrutiny in corporate governance.
#kroger

Kroger and Albertsons grocery megamerger halted by federal court

A judge has temporarily blocked the $24.6 billion merger of Kroger and Albertsons, favoring federal regulators' concerns over reduced competition and higher prices.

Albertsons' $24.6 billion merger with Kroger blocked by judge

The judge blocked Kroger's acquisition of Albertsons, citing a reduction in competition as a primary concern.

Kroger and Albertsons grocery megamerger halted by federal court

A judge has temporarily blocked the $24.6 billion merger of Kroger and Albertsons, favoring federal regulators' concerns over reduced competition and higher prices.

Albertsons' $24.6 billion merger with Kroger blocked by judge

The judge blocked Kroger's acquisition of Albertsons, citing a reduction in competition as a primary concern.
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#elon-musk

Elon Musk's X sues coalition of advertisers over boycott

Elon Musk's X sues advertisers for boycotting platform post-acquisition, alleging collusion to withhold ad revenue.

Musk declares war' on advertisers as X sues ad alliance, companies

Elon Musk's social media platform X suing major companies for conspiring to boycott, causing revenue loss.

Elon Musk is being ridiculous. Companies are free to choose where to advertise

Elon Musk's social media site X faced backlash over an antisemitic tweet, initially rejecting advertisers but later suing for boycott.

Elon Musk seeks injunction to block OpenAI's plans to become for-profit 'Frankenstein': filing

Musk seeks to block OpenAI's transition to profit, claiming it harms public interest and violates antitrust laws.

Advertisers aren't buying what X is selling. Is that a crime?

Brands refusing to advertise on Musk's social media site led to an economic harm lawsuit, accusing them of collusion and violating antitrust law.

Elon Musk's X sues coalition of advertisers over boycott

Elon Musk's X sues advertisers for boycotting platform post-acquisition, alleging collusion to withhold ad revenue.

Musk declares war' on advertisers as X sues ad alliance, companies

Elon Musk's social media platform X suing major companies for conspiring to boycott, causing revenue loss.

Elon Musk is being ridiculous. Companies are free to choose where to advertise

Elon Musk's social media site X faced backlash over an antisemitic tweet, initially rejecting advertisers but later suing for boycott.

Elon Musk seeks injunction to block OpenAI's plans to become for-profit 'Frankenstein': filing

Musk seeks to block OpenAI's transition to profit, claiming it harms public interest and violates antitrust laws.

Advertisers aren't buying what X is selling. Is that a crime?

Brands refusing to advertise on Musk's social media site led to an economic harm lawsuit, accusing them of collusion and violating antitrust law.
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Can Xockets Enjoin NVIDIA and Microsoft Post eBay?

Xockets' patent infringement case signals ongoing challenges in obtaining injunctions post-eBay, emphasizing strong antitrust allegations against major tech companies.
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X sues advertisers for ditching the social network

Twitter sued the World Federation of Advertisers for allegedly colluding with members to reduce ad spending, citing US antitrust law violations.
The legal action alleges the federation influenced advertisers to boycott Twitter by raising concerns about its compliance with brand safety standards.

Texas AG launches probe into alleged antitrust advertising scheme boycotting social media companies

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating alleged conspiracy among ad companies to boycott conservative platforms, which he argues may violate antitrust laws.

X sues advertisers for ditching the social network

Twitter sued the World Federation of Advertisers for allegedly colluding with members to reduce ad spending, citing US antitrust law violations.
The legal action alleges the federation influenced advertisers to boycott Twitter by raising concerns about its compliance with brand safety standards.

Texas AG launches probe into alleged antitrust advertising scheme boycotting social media companies

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating alleged conspiracy among ad companies to boycott conservative platforms, which he argues may violate antitrust laws.
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Morning Docket: 11.19.24

The legal field is increasingly recognizing the influential role of female lawyers during this transformative decade.

Teams suing NASCAR Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to race in 2025

NASCAR has allowed teams 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to race in 2025 despite ongoing litigation.
The teams are still pursuing charter agreements for better race participation and payouts.
#ftc

FTC slaps GameStop CEO with $1 million fine over Wells Fargo shares

Ryan Cohen will pay nearly $1 million in penalties for violating antitrust laws during his Wells Fargo share acquisition.

Texas judge blocks FTC ban on noncompete agreements

A Texas federal judge blocked an FTC rule aimed at banning noncompete agreements, ruling the agency lacks the authority for such sweeping measures.

Judge Blocks Luxury Fashion Deal, Citing Risk of Higher Handbag Prices

The merger of luxury fashion brands was blocked to protect competition and consumer prices.

FTC slaps GameStop CEO with $1 million fine over Wells Fargo shares

Ryan Cohen will pay nearly $1 million in penalties for violating antitrust laws during his Wells Fargo share acquisition.

Texas judge blocks FTC ban on noncompete agreements

A Texas federal judge blocked an FTC rule aimed at banning noncompete agreements, ruling the agency lacks the authority for such sweeping measures.

Judge Blocks Luxury Fashion Deal, Citing Risk of Higher Handbag Prices

The merger of luxury fashion brands was blocked to protect competition and consumer prices.
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Federal Judge Seems Skeptical About Birkin Bag Antitrust Suit

Judge Donato finds no antitrust issues in Hermes' sale policies regarding Birkin bags.

Lawsuit Against Atlantic City Casino Hotels Tossed Out

A federal judge dismissed a class action lawsuit against Atlantic City casinos for lack of evidence regarding collusion on hotel pricing.
#google

Google loses massive antitrust lawsuit over its search dominance

Google was ruled as violating US antitrust law by maintaining a monopoly in the search business.

Judge rules that Google 'is a monopolist' in US antitrust case

Judge Amit Mehta ruled Google violated antitrust law by maintaining a monopoly in search and advertising markets.

'Google is a monopolist': Search giant broke antitrust law in landmark case, judge rules

Google violated federal antitrust law to maintain dominance in search market.

Google has illegal monopoly over internet search, US judge rules

Google ruled to have created an illegal monopoly for its search engine in a landmark decision by a US judge.

Google Loses Appeal in E.U. Antitrust Case Over Shopping Recommendations in Search Results

Google's appeal against a 2.4 billion euro fine for antitrust violations was dismissed, cementing the E.U.'s stance on digital market regulations.

Google violated antitrust law to keep a monopoly on search, federal judge rules

Google violated antitrust law by maintaining a monopoly on its search engine.

Google loses massive antitrust lawsuit over its search dominance

Google was ruled as violating US antitrust law by maintaining a monopoly in the search business.

Judge rules that Google 'is a monopolist' in US antitrust case

Judge Amit Mehta ruled Google violated antitrust law by maintaining a monopoly in search and advertising markets.

'Google is a monopolist': Search giant broke antitrust law in landmark case, judge rules

Google violated federal antitrust law to maintain dominance in search market.

Google has illegal monopoly over internet search, US judge rules

Google ruled to have created an illegal monopoly for its search engine in a landmark decision by a US judge.

Google Loses Appeal in E.U. Antitrust Case Over Shopping Recommendations in Search Results

Google's appeal against a 2.4 billion euro fine for antitrust violations was dismissed, cementing the E.U.'s stance on digital market regulations.

Google violated antitrust law to keep a monopoly on search, federal judge rules

Google violated antitrust law by maintaining a monopoly on its search engine.
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Federal Court Dismisses ROSS Intelligence's Remaining Antitrust Claim Against Thomson Reuters

A federal judge dismissed ROSS Intelligence's antitrust claims against Thomson Reuters, citing insufficient evidence for unlawful tying practices.

NLRB, DOJ, FTC and DOL Formalizes the Exchange of Information to Help Scrutinize The Impact of Mergers on Workers

The MOU enhances cooperation between Labor Agencies and Antitrust Agencies to scrutinize mergers affecting labor markets.

Rideshare drivers threatening strike over lockouts' by Uber, Lyft, antitrust suit over city-brokered deal | amNewYork

Uber and Lyft drivers in NYC threaten strike over ongoing app lockouts affecting their ability to work and earn a living.

Is Your Rent an Antitrust Violation?

RealPage's algorithmic pricing strategy may lead to price-fixing without traditional collusion, resulting in higher rents and reduced market competition.

Media Briefing: The 2024 media glossary

The digital media landscape is evolving, with AI companies offering revenue-sharing models to publishers, igniting disputes over fair compensation.

Judge calls foul on Venu, blocks launch of ESPN-Warner-Fox streaming service

A US judge has blocked the launch of Disney's ESPN, Warner Bros, and Fox's new sports streaming service, stating it could reduce competition.

US Ponders Breaking Up Google, Bloomberg News Reports

The U.S. Department of Justice is considering breaking up Alphabet's Google following an illegal monopolization ruling.

What Google rivals want after DOJ's antitrust trial win

Effective remedies are crucial in antitrust law cases to restore competition post-verdict.

Will New Rules for the Road Emerge for Bank Mergers? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The proposed Capital One-Discover merger is viewed negatively due to antitrust concerns.

I Hired an Agent to Sell My Home. Do I Have to Pay the Buyer's Broker Now?

Real estate commissions are negotiable but not mandated by law.
Recent settlements in lawsuits impact real estate commission structures, but changes in practice are not yet evident.

Silicon Valley billionaires planning Solano County California Forever' utopia score big win in $510 million fight against farmers

Silicon Valley billionaires sued landowners for price inflation conspiracy
Judge denied landowners' attempt to dismiss case, backing the project

Column: An NFL trial kicks off today. Here's how it could impact baseball's streaming future

MLB aims for a frictionless experience for fans by offering all games in one place for one price.
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