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Corporate Counsel

AI Adoption Likely to Spark Surge in Corporate Litigation of All Stripes in 2024

Companies might face antitrust allegations if they use AI to help set prices, for instance, or they might face allegations of discrimination if they use AI to winnow down candidates for job openings.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Axinn Names DC-Based Antitrust Partner as Next Leader

The 100-lawyer firm, well known for its antitrust and litigation expertise, has represented Google, Tyson Foods, Ball Corp., Thermo Fisher Scientific and VMware, among others.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

In-House Lawyers May Get Chance to Dust Off Their Dealmaking Prowess in 2024

"Savvy companies ... are expected to look for ways to effect strategies for growth, including by expanding product lines, and to enhance performance, including by divestitures, in the face of technological and other disruptions," Morrison & Foerster said in a new report.
3 minute read

International Edition

Disney, Reliance Appoint Indian Firms for Antitrust Due Diligence on Mega Merger

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's majority ownership of the merged entity between Disney India and Reliance is likely to trigger antitrust reviews.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Antitrust Yearly Recap: Agency Scrutiny Expands in Scope and Depth

In their Antitrust Trade and Practice Column, Karen Hoffman Lent and Kenneth Schwartz recap the major antitrust events of 2023 and highlight developments to look for in 2024.
12 minute read

National Law Journal

IQVIA Ends Merger Deal With Propel Media Amid FTC Opposition, Judge's Order

The health care industry has been a focal point for the FTC, ensuring mergers do not harm competition, raise drug prices or harm the labor market.
3 minute read

Law.com

Cross-Border and Big Law Mergers May Heat Up in 2024: The Morning Minute

The news and analysis you need to start your day.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Steptoe, Baker McKenzie and K&L Kick-Start DC Hiring in New Year

Meanwhile, several law firms announced new attorney hires from the government, including Akin adding an SEC senior counsel in Los Angeles.
3 minute read

International Edition

In EU, Law Firms, Clients and Regulators Are Adapting to Convergence Between Privacy and Antitrust

The convergence between privacy and competition questions has been driven by the ever-growing importance of data in the digital economy.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

FTC Will Put New Merger Guidelines to Work in 2024, Antitrust Experts Say

"I expect that they will be looking for opportunities to apply all of the elements of the guidelines in merger cases -- to some extent, they've already been doing that," said former FTC Chair William Kovacic.
5 minute read

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