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National Law Journal

Merger Guidelines Reflect "Neo-Brandeisian" Hostility to Consolidations, Antitrust Profs Say

The late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis warned of the dangers of concentrated markets.
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The Recorder

Federal Antitrust Suit Filed Against Huawei Technologies for Unreasonable Licensing Fees

"This action arises out of Huawei's misrepresentations to standards organizations, abusive licensing practices, anti-competitive behavior, unfair business practices, breach of contract, scheme to defraud and dominate markets worldwide, pattern of racketeering activity and other behavior that violates federal and state law," write attorneys at McKool Smith on behalf of NETGEAR.
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National Law Journal

Former FTC Commissioner Christine Wilson Joins Freshfields

Wilson, known for slamming FTC Chair Lina Khan in a public resignation letter, has joined Freshfields, where the firm said she will work with "senior executives and boards of directors" to navigate regulatory regimes.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

FTC Seeks to Ensure AI Does Not Close Off Markets, Feed Monopolies, Khan Says

"There's no doubt that these tools could provide enormous opportunity that could really catalyze growth and innovation," the FTC chief said before adding a "but."
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Senator's Hold on FTC Nominee Robs Agency of Political Diversity, Regulatory Attorneys Say

"Having a full bipartisan commission adds to the legitimacy of the agency's actions and increases confidence that it's operating in a balanced manner," said former FTC Chair William Kovacic.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Kirkland Lures Antitrust Partners From Cravath, King & Spalding

It's the third Cravath partner exit this month, as the firm's top competitors continue recruiting from the firm.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Tech Giants Take a Beating at FTC's AI Summit

"Will this be a moment of opening up markets to fair and free competition, unleashing the full potential of emerging technologies? Or will a handful of dominant firms concentrate control over these key tools locking us into a future of their choosing?" Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said Thursday.
4 minute read

International Edition

Freshfields Continues Global Antitrust Expansion With Partner Hire in Paris From Linklaters

The arrival is Freshfields' fourth partner hire to its global competition practice in the past year.
2 minute read

Law.com

Class Action Claims Major Oil Producers Conspired With OPEC to Drive Up Prices

"Defendants agreed with OPEC to constrain production of crude oil worldwide, with the purpose and effect of fixing, raising, and maintaining the price of crude oil in and throughout the United States of America and worldwide," the complaint said. "Defendants are not sovereign nations, and they are not immune to U.S. antitrust law."
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Law.com

5 Universities in Student Aid Antitrust Suit Agree to More Than $100M in Settlements

According to court papers, Yale University and Emory University have agreed to pay $18.5 million apiece, Brown University has agreed to pay $19.5 million, and Columbia University and Duke University both agreed to pay $24 million to settle claims they colluded to limit the amount of need-based financial aid provided to undergraduates.
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