Maydeen Merino

May 13, 2024 | National Law Journal

"I'm sounding the alarm against yet another proposed Big Oil merger," the Senate majority leader tweeted Sunday.

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May 10, 2024 | National Law Journal

"Task forces sometimes can be inefficient," said attorney Melissa Maxman. "But if ever there were a need for one, it would be in health care competition."

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May 09, 2024 | National Law Journal

"You're going to still see enforcement by some states for time, space and scope-type noncompete roles," said Gwendolyn Lindsay Coole, Wisconsin's antitrust chief.

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May 07, 2024 | National Law Journal

Proposed legislation would allow private parties in an administrative proceeding to remove their case to federal court before adjudication.

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May 06, 2024 | National Law Journal

"In using those words in the ... act, Congress wasn't drafting new words," said Kate Mueting of Sanford Heisler Sharp. "They were using words that had a meaning, that had precedent attached to them.

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May 03, 2024 | National Law Journal

"The significance of the case is not lost on me," U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said. "Whatever the outcome, it is the result of excellent lawyering and representation."

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May 02, 2024 | National Law Journal

"Google is not under the law obligated to say, 'We will step back and let you win the deal,'" said John Schmidtlein, the company's attorney. "Google is winning because it is better."

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May 01, 2024 | National Law Journal

"Clear expectations and timeliness surrounding merger reviews are critical so banks can make informed decisions about whether to pursue a merger when approval is likely or withdraw an application when it is not," said Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky.

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April 30, 2024 | National Law Journal

"While this knowledge requirement may be intended to prevent strict liability against third parties who supply goods or services, we are concerned that it lacks sufficient clarity and could expose legitimate firms to inappropriate penalties," the Financial Technology Association told the agency.

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April 26, 2024 | National Law Journal

"Congress passed the bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to protect mothers-to-be and promote healthy pregnancies, and the EEOC's attempt to rewrite that law into an abortion mandate is illegal," Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti said.

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