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Paramount, State AGs Chose Certainty Over Merger Trial Risk

Paramount Skydance closed its $110 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery on Oct. 6, after reaching a settlement with state enforcers that experts say was driven by both politics and the underlying litigation risk for both sides.
October 15, 2026
No Sanctions Over Lost Evidence In Tax Software Dispute

A Pennsylvania federal court won't sanction tax software company Avalara Inc. for destroying evidence in an employee poaching suit brought by a rival, as the judge adopted a special master's findings that the rival couldn't show the missing evidence harmed its case.
October 15, 2026
Medical AI Platforms Report Settlement Amid Discovery Battle

Medical artificial intelligence startup OpenEvidence and competitors Doximity Inc. and Pathway Medical Inc. told a Massachusetts federal judge on Thursday that they have reached a settlement in principle to resolve a contentious lawsuit and counterclaim.
October 15, 2026
Dish, Disney Working On Deal In Sling TV Suit

Dish Network told a New York federal court that settlement discussions are in progress for Walt Disney Co.'s breach of contract suit that challenged the satellite provider's short-term Sling TV passes and spurred Dish to lodge antitrust counterclaims over Disney's carriage licensing deals.
October 15, 2026
Gov't May Intervene In Sky's £1.6B ITV Buy Over Public Interest

The culture secretary said Thursday she is "minded to intervene" in media giant Sky Group's £1.6 billion ($2.1 billion) deal for the broadcast and streaming division of ITV to safeguard the public interest.
October 14, 2026
Perrigo To Pay $10M To End Consumer Gerber Antitrust Suit

Perrigo will pay $10 million to consumers accusing the company of cutting an anticompetitive agreement with Gerber to maintain a monopoly in the store-brand infant formula market, according to a motion filed in New York federal court Tuesday.
October 14, 2026
Delay In 39% Audience Cap Lift Not Needed, Broadcasters Say

The broadcast lobby urged the Federal Communications Commission to reject a bid from several cable industry groups to pause the agency's repeal of the 39% national audience share limit on TV station chains.
October 14, 2026
LSU's Relent Hasn't Cooled College Football Roster Litigation

The Southeastern Conference is looking to proceed with its suit over Louisiana State University's efforts to add former NFL players to its roster, telling an Alabama federal judge that its claims are live despite the school's decision not to bring those players aboard.
October 14, 2026
Contractor Says Miami-Dade 'Blackballing' It From MIA Work

A virtual design and construction services company has accused Miami-Dade County and four aviation department officials of unlawfully excluding it from contracting opportunities at Miami International Airport.
October 14, 2026
Mass. Top Court Rejects Trade Secret Harm 'Presumption'

Massachusetts' highest court on Wednesday declined to rule that a strong trade secrets case can establish a presumption of irreparable harm and entitle the owner of the secrets to a preliminary injunction.
October 14, 2026
EU Approves Kimberly-Clark's $49B Kenvue Buy With Sale

European enforcers have approved Huggies maker Kimberly-Clark Corp.'s planned acquisition of Kenvue in a deal valuing the Tylenol parent company at $48.7 billion, conditioned on the sale of several feminine hygiene brands.
October 14, 2026
Colo. Judge Mulls Coors' Bid To Stop Suppliers' Contract Exits

Coors Distributing Co. LLC urged a Colorado state judge Wednesday to block a beer brand supplier from terminating its decades-long contract with the beer wholesaler until arbitration occurs, arguing that the supplier's contract exit presents a "real risk" that other suppliers will end their agreements with the wholesaler.
October 14, 2026
Live Nation Says FTC Twists BOTS Act To Target Ticketmaster

Live Nation and Ticketmaster fought back against the Federal Trade Commission's case accusing the companies of ignoring ticket scalpers and failing to disclose significant Ticketmaster fees upfront, telling a California federal judge the agency is targeting the companies "for not perfectly blocking all ticket purchase abuse on Ticketmaster's platform."
October 14, 2026
DOJ, IRS Say Enforcement Surge Exposed $490M In Tax Fraud

The U.S. Department of Justice prosecuted 76 people linked to more than $490 million in federal revenue losses as part of a stepped-up enforcement effort with the IRS and U.S. attorneys' offices over the past six weeks, the leader of the DOJ's new fraud division said Wednesday.
October 14, 2026
Manhattan DA Unveils Corporate Crime & Antitrust Task Force

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Wednesday announced the formation of a new task force that will focus on prosecuting corporate crime and antitrust violations, as part of a push to deter industrywide misconduct and promote systemic accountability for entities that encourage and enable financial crimes.
October 14, 2026
NY Asks Court To Undo RealPage's Software Law Injunction

The New York attorney general has asked a federal court to reconsider and vacate RealPage Inc.'s preliminary injunction win in its suit challenging a state law that forbids residential property owners from using technology that lets them engage in rent price-fixing.
October 14, 2026
Sanofi Agrees Not To Disparage Rival's Flu Vaccine

European enforcers have accepted commitments from Sanofi over concerns that it blocked competition from a rival flu vaccine for vulnerable patients by making disparaging statements to healthcare professionals in Germany and France.
October 14, 2026
Sports Betting Tech Co. Faces EU, UK Antitrust Claims

Sportsbook software company Altenar lobbed antitrust complaints against sports technology giant Sportradar in the European Union and United Kingdom on Wednesday, alleging that Sportradar is illegally blocking access to the essential data behind live odds during games.
October 13, 2026
Landlord Discovery Greenlit In Yardi Rental Rate Software Suit

A Washington federal judge said Tuesday that renters can pursue discovery from landlords in a proposed antitrust class action targeting Yardi's rent-setting software for multifamily property managers, while largely denying the tech firm's summary judgment bid — a ruling that would allow for more factfinding before definitively resolving the arguments.
October 13, 2026
Judge Probes Ex-Joe Gibbs Racing Director's Acts After Exit

A North Carolina federal judge said she had concerns Tuesday about whether the previous competition director for Joe Gibbs Racing LLC disclosed his former employer's trade secrets to a rival team in violation of a court order placing certain restrictions on his employment.
October 13, 2026
Consumers Win Partial Class Cert. In Amazon Antitrust Suit

A Washington federal judge has partly granted a group of online shoppers' class certification bid in an antitrust case claiming Amazon's vendor pricing policies led to them paying more for goods offered by third-party sellers on Walmart and eBay's online marketplaces, according to a recent docket entry.
October 13, 2026
NCAA, Tennessee Player Seek Transfer After MDL Rejection

A University of Tennessee basketball player has asked a federal judge to transfer his lawsuit challenging the NCAA's eligibility rules to a district with similar cases after the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation denied a bid to centralize the suits.
October 13, 2026
Pa. Firm Can't Toss Uber's RICO Claims Over Insurer Payouts

A Pennsylvania federal judge allowed Uber to pursue Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act claims alleging a Philadelphia personal injury firm schemed with healthcare providers to fabricate medical records and inflate accident claims involving Uber and FedEx drivers, saying Uber doesn't lose standing just because its insurer paid its legal fees in underlying litigation.
October 13, 2026
FTC Wants Shkreli Sanctioned Over Pharma Industry Ban

The Federal Trade Commission and seven states asked a New York federal judge Tuesday to hold Martin Shkreli in contempt for violating a court order banning him from the pharmaceutical industry by trading in industry stocks and broadcasting opinions about the business since he was released from prison in 2022.
October 13, 2026
Qualcomm Secures $2 In License Breach, Interference Trial

Arm Holdings should pay Qualcomm $2 for breaching a licensing agreement and interfering in Qualcomm's economic relationship with Meta, a Delaware federal jury found Tuesday.
October 13, 2026
Del. High Court Upholds Forum Limit In Amazon Records Case

The Delaware Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a lower court's decision that both curtailed the type of records an Amazon shareholder can seek as it investigates alleged anticompetitive behavior at the company, and restricted where the investor can sue.

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Volatility May Follow As Justices Make Agency Firings Easier

The policies and enforcement priorities of federal agencies may fluctuate more rapidly based on who is president, as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court's Monday decision finding that presidents have unlimited authority to fire members of independent agencies, experts told Law360.
FTC Ditching In-House Challenges May Be Seen In Close Calls

The Federal Trade Commission has signaled that it plans to start challenging mergers directly in federal court, rather than through its in-house process, and while the move is not expected to sway the outcome of most cases, it could influence the close ones.
More Push In The 'Push-Pull' As DOJ Targets 'Gamesmanship'

The U.S. Department of Justice continues to build its task force targeting "gamesmanship" that it says BigLaw attorneys for major companies, especially technology platforms, are using to obstruct antitrust investigations — an effort that has been welcomed by some practitioners and questioned by others.

Expert Analysis

Clippers Salary Cap Probe Offers Investigation Tips For Cos.

The NBA's recent investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented salary cap rules offers an unusually detailed look at how a significant organizational probe was conducted and how its findings were presented, offering practical lessons for companies conducting their own investigations, say attorneys at Wiley.
Parsing The Latest Signals On FTC Section 5 Enforcement

Federal Trade Commission cases brought over the last several years and Commissioner Mark Meador’s recent call for stand-alone Section 5 enforcement suggest businesses should prepare for continued scrutiny of conduct beyond traditional antitrust violations, particularly in essential goods, technology and labor markets, say attorneys at Axinn.
What Lawyers Should Know Before Accepting Crypto Payment

As clients increasingly request to pay legal fees, retainers and escrow funds using cryptocurrency, lawyers should consider how only a handful of state bar authorities have addressed the issue with varying ethics opinions, as well as the related questions that no authority has yet answered, says attorney Felix Shipkevich.
How To Use AI In Employment Contract Drafting

Excerpt from Practical Guidance

Before using artificial intelligence to draft employment contracts, law firms and employers must assess practical ethical guardrails, appropriate use cases, core risk areas and validation workflows, says Samuel Mitchell at Smith Gambrell.
Zillow-Redfin Settlement Spotlights Nontraditional-Deal Risk

The Federal Trade Commission's recent settlement with Zillow and Redfin serves as a reminder that authorities are increasingly interested in challenging nontraditional transaction structures that effectively eliminate a market participant, which includes some exclusivity arrangements, say attorneys at Freshfields.
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Mentalism Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Convincing strangers I can read their minds may seem like an unusual second career for a legal practitioner, but both disciplines share several important requirements, including trust and preparation, says Warren Biro at Manatt.
Why And How To Build A Neurodiversity-Informed Practice

By better understanding neurodiversity and implementing simple accommodations for clients with autism, ADHD or learning differences, attorneys can build stronger relationships with those who may otherwise struggle to obtain and benefit from legal services, while developing good habits that will benefit everyone they represent, says Ting Cheung at Sanford Heisler.
How FTC Win Charts A Court-1st Merger Litigation Playbook

A New York federal court's recent decision blocking Henkel's acquisition of Liquid Nails marked a decisive trial win for the Federal Trade Commission, and tips for merging parties in similar transactions now include preparing for full-blown federal litigation, including a complete evidentiary trial, say attorneys at Cooley.
Contact Lens Rule's Evolution Steers FTC Guidance Program

The history of the Federal Trade Commission's Contact Lens Rule illustrates the goals of the FTC's recently announced guidance program, which aims to strengthen consumer protection and safeguard competition, say attorneys at Wilson Sonsini.
DOJ-Agri Stats Settlement Offers Key Benchmarking Lessons

A Minnesota federal court's recent approval of the Agri Stats settlement marks a significant milestone as it's the most granular U.S. Justice Department guidance on permissible competitor benchmarking since the 2023 withdrawal of the safety zone, lending predictability for companies in data-pooling arrangements, say attorneys at Arnold & Porter.
Why Importers Should Assess IEEPA Refund Claims Now

Businesses that wait for direction from U.S. Customs and Border Protection or the courts before seeking refunds of their finally liquidated International Economic Emergency Procedure Act duties in court may find them out of reach as the earliest potential limitation deadlines are approaching, says Samuel Finkelstein at LMD Trade Law.
HSR Compliance Lessons Abound In Proposed $250M Deal

The U.S. Justice Department's recently proposed $250 million Hart-Scott-Rodino Act settlement with KKR sheds light on additional safeguards that companies can put into place to mitigate risk as they prepare for their next deal, including implementation of a robust document process, say attorneys at White & Case.
Mapping The Shifting Landscape Of Algorithmic Pricing Laws

As state legislative activity and federal developments abound in algorithmic pricing practice, companies steering through this regulatory patchwork should consider a number of key issues, including status, use and exemptions, say attorneys at Covington.
Testing AI's Promise For Large-Scale Document Review

Our document-review comparison of attorneys' responsiveness and issue coding decisions versus predictions generated by artificial intelligence across 1,600 documents suggests that these tools can offer a reasonable and reliable basis for improved discovery workflows, provided lawyers understand where guardrails are needed, say attorneys at Redgrave.
Navigating A Key Inflection Point In Biosimilar Sector M&A

As biosimilar mergers and acquisitions gain notice amid U.S. Food and Drug Administration reforms, a maturing patent framework and a looming patent cliff, companies diversifying into the higher-growth biologics space should align their regulatory, intellectual property and transactional strategies, say attorneys at Skadden.