Competition

  • March 25, 2026

    Nexstar Says No Harm On The Horizon From $6.2B Tegna Deal

    Nexstar and Tegna have come out swinging against a "last-minute, unfounded" attempt by eight states to block the companies from continuing to co-mingle their businesses following their $6.2 billion television station merger after receiving the go-ahead from the Federal Communications Commission.

  • March 25, 2026

    Atty Loses Coverage For Wife's Employer Trade Secret Suit

    A professional liability insurer for a law firm owes no coverage for a suit against the firm's named partner alleging he coordinated with his wife to steal trade secrets from a corporate client where his wife served as an executive, a Georgia federal judge ruled Wednesday.

  • March 25, 2026

    Nut Co. Can Argue Pistachio Trade Dress Is Generic

    A New York federal judge has allowed the majority of Nut Cravings Inc.'s counterclaims in a trademark infringement suit involving pistachios to survive, letting the company continue arguing that The Wonderful Co.'s trade dress is generic and unprotectable.

  • March 25, 2026

    Truck Makers Say Calif. Can't Ditch 'Clean Trucks' Pact Suit

    Heavy-duty truck manufacturers have told a California federal judge that state officials cannot be allowed to circumvent federal law and saddle manufacturers with stringent emissions standards and stiff penalties for noncompliance, saying the Golden State's regulations are unequivocally preempted.

  • March 25, 2026

    Lawmakers Aim To Advance Bills Bolstering Patent Rights

    A bipartisan pair of lawmakers said at a conference Wednesday that they plan to make a push to pass legislation aimed at establishing stronger patent rights in the coming year, including bills limiting patent challenges and setting rules on which inventions are eligible for patents.

  • March 25, 2026

    Colo. AG Says States Must Guard Rule Of Law In Antitrust

    Colorado Attorney General Philip J. Weiser said on Wednesday that state enforcers need to uphold the rule of law when it comes to antitrust enforcement because the U.S. Department of Justice is allowing lobbyists to influence outcomes.

  • March 25, 2026

    Ex-Partner Seeks 2,000 Client Notices In NC Estate Firm Fight

    After nearly two hours of argument in which counsel for the founding partner of a trusts and estates law firm argued that the firm should have to notice his departure to thousands of clients, a North Carolina Business Court judge seemed a bit perplexed Wednesday as to why the parties didn't resolve the client list spat with a North Carolina State Bar ethics opinion.

  • March 25, 2026

    PBMs Say Mich. Price-Fixing Suit Lacks Specifics

    For the second time, pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts Inc. and Prime Therapeutics LLC asked a Michigan federal judge on Monday to toss a price-fixing suit filed by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, arguing that the state has no standing to file the suit.

  • March 25, 2026

    Turf Company Executive Can't Escape Trade Secrets Suit

    An executive must face a turf manufacturer's suit claiming he took confidential information with him when he jumped ship for a rival company, a Georgia federal judge ruled, but said a lack of plausible misconduct allegations meant that rival should be dismissed from the case. 

  • March 25, 2026

    Judge Is Asked To Toss Antitrust Suit Over Law School Fees

    The nonprofit Law School Admissions Council asked a Pennsylvania federal judge on Wednesday to throw out antitrust claims over its application-related fees, with counsel for the organization arguing that the suit failed to allege it engaged in a price-fixing conspiracy with law schools.

  • March 25, 2026

    After Overhaul Nixed, FTC, DOJ Mull New Merger Rulemaking

    The Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice are not giving up on attempting to overhaul the "insufficient" half-century-old merger notification form after its replacement was just struck down by a Texas federal judge, with the agencies now seeking public comment as they mull "a new rulemaking process."

  • March 25, 2026

    Insurer Need Not Cover Parkinson's Drug Antitrust Dispute

    An insurer does not owe coverage in an antitrust suit accusing a pharmaceutical company of suppressing generic versions of the Parkinson's treatment Apokyn, a Maryland federal judge ruled, finding the dispute does not involve "securities claims" covered under the insurer's policy.

  • March 25, 2026

    Amazon Can't Ax Overlapping Price Inflation Class Actions

    Amazon has failed to strike out a class action over its allegedly abusive pricing policies which saw higher fees passed on to consumers, as a tribunal rejected the technology giant's argument that the proceedings are an abuse of process.

  • April 01, 2026

    White & Case Expands In Brussels With Amazon Hire

    White & Case LLP has recruited a senior in-house lawyer at Amazon for its office in Brussels, the law firm's latest technology-focused hire globally.

  • March 24, 2026

    Lowe's Says Ex-Worker's Moonlighting Class Action Falls Flat

    Lowe's urged a Seattle federal judge to reject a putative class action accusing it of wrongfully barring low-wage workers from taking extra jobs elsewhere, arguing in a filing Monday that the named plaintiff in the suit made too much money and admitted never seeing the retailer's policy documents she said prohibited outside work.

  • March 24, 2026

    Iowa Asks 5th Circ. To Ax 'Uncertain' Schwab Antitrust Deal

    Iowa's attorney general Monday pressed the Fifth Circuit to reject investors' deal with The Charles Schwab Corp. in an antitrust suit over its merger with TD Ameritrade, arguing it offers only uncertain and hypothetical relief to class members while giving named plaintiffs and class counsel a "windfall."

  • March 24, 2026

    Conservative Group Bucks Trump, FCC On Nexstar Deal

    A major conservative group has come out swinging against the Federal Communications Commission's decision to waive the national TV broadcast ownership cap to let the merger of media giants Nexstar and Tegna move forward.

  • March 24, 2026

    FCC OKs Station Moves To Gray Media In Three Markets

    The Federal Communications Commission has approved the transfer of three TV stations in Indiana and Mississippi to broadcast giant Gray Television despite objections from a variety of cable industry and consumer groups.

  • March 24, 2026

    Fanatics Escapes Suit Over Trading Card Prices, For Now

    A New York federal court tossed an antitrust case accusing Fanatics, the NFL, NBA and MLB of restraining competition for trading cards through exclusive licensing deals, after finding the consumers failed to show they purchased any cards at inflated prices.

  • March 24, 2026

    FTC Rejects Bids To Block Gender-Affirming Care Probe

    A transgender medical care group and two healthcare trade organizations must turn over documents related to the group's claims made in their marketing and advertising for gender-affirming care for minors, the Federal Trade Commission ordered, denying the groups' motions to quash the agency's consumer protection investigation. 

  • March 24, 2026

    Vail Resorts, Alterra Hit With Antitrust Suit Over Ski Passes

    Holders of multimountain season ski passes alleged in Colorado federal court that Vail Resorts Inc. and Alterra Mountain Co. inflated prices and suppressed competition by bundling access to ski areas and resorts that raised costs and reduced quality for skiers and snowboarders.

  • March 24, 2026

    4th Circ. Affirms False Ads Verdict Against Chinese Pool Co.

    The Fourth Circuit on Tuesday affirmed a jury verdict finding a Chinese pool parts company liable for falsely advertising its products as made in the USA as part of a larger judgment favoring a North Carolina manufacturer that has since ballooned to over $17 million.

  • March 24, 2026

    FTC To Mull Caremark Deal In PBM Insulin Pricing Case

    Federal Trade Commission staffers have asked to let the agency's commissioners consider a potential settlement with Caremark in a case accusing pharmacy benefit managers of inflating insulin prices through rebate schemes, following a recent deal with Express Scripts.

  • March 24, 2026

    Zillow Wants Out Of Proposed Monopoly Class Action

    Zillow Group Inc. urged a Washington federal court to dismiss a proposed class action alleging real estate agents were forced to promote its loan business in exchange for client referrals, arguing the agents failed to name which market was impacted by the alleged conduct.

  • March 24, 2026

    $18M Deal Sparks Noncompete Fight In Del. Chancery

    Enviracore Services Group LLC has sued the former owner of an environmental services company it bought for about $18 million, accusing him of flouting a noncompete agreement, diverting business and withholding key assets in a dispute now before the Delaware Court of Chancery.

Expert Analysis

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: How To Make A Deal

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    Preparing lawyers for the nuances of a transactional practice is not a strong suit for most law schools, but, in practice, there are six principles that can help young M&A lawyers become seasoned, trusted deal advisers, says Chuck Morton at Venable.

  • Annual Report Shows CFIUS Extending Its Reach In 2024

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    The recently released 2024 annual report from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States reveals record civil penalties and enhanced internal capabilities, illustrating expanding jurisdiction and an increasing appetite for enforcement actions, says Nathan Fisher at StoneTurn.

  • A New IP Game Plan For College Football Players

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    For college stars navigating their first season under the newly implemented settlement in House v. NCAA and new NFL recruits, securing trademark rights isn't just a savvy business move — it's essential for building and protecting a personal brand that can outlast their playing days, says Ryan Loveless at CM Law.

  • From Clerkship To Law Firm: 5 Transition Tips For Associates

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    Transitioning from a judicial clerkship to an associate position at a law firm may seem daunting, but by using knowledge gained while clerking, being mindful of key differences and taking advantage of professional development opportunities, these attorneys can flourish in private practice, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.

  • Associates Can Earn Credibility By Investing In Relationships

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    As the class of 2025 prepares to join law firms this fall, new associates must adapt to office dynamics and establish credible reputations — which require quiet, consistent relationship-building skills as much as legal acumen, says Kyle Forges at Bast Amron.

  • Opinion

    The Fallout Of Drake's Defamation Suit Against UMG

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    Hip-hop duo Clipse's recent comeback was caught in the undertow of the ongoing Drake v. Universal Music Group defamation litigation, which points to the troubling possibility that if labels can be held liable for promoting allegedly defamatory lyrics, they may preemptively sanitize content to avoid lawsuits, says Henry Williams IV at Gordon Rees.

  • Filing Clarifies FTC, DOJ's Passive Investment Stance

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    The antitrust agencies' statement of interest filed in Texas v. Blackrock clarifies that certain forms of corporate governance engagement are permissible under the "solely for investment" exemption, a move that offers guidance for passive investors but also signals new scrutiny of coordinated engagement, say attorneys at Stinson.

  • Lessons From 7th Circ.'s Deleted Chat Sanctions Ruling

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    The Seventh Circuit’s recent decision in Pable v. Chicago Transit Authority, affirming the dismissal of an ex-employee’s retaliation claims, highlights the importance of properly handling the preservation of ephemeral messages and clarifies key sanctions issues, says Philip Favro at Favro Law.

  • Opinion

    Sometimes Int'l Competition Should Trump Antitrust Concerns

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    The U.S. Justice Department's approval of HPE's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks shows that a merger that significantly enhances innovation and competitiveness may serve consumer and national interests despite marginally increasing industry concentration, says John Reeves at Reeves Law.

  • Series

    Quilting Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Turning intricate patterns of fabric and thread into quilts has taught me that craftsmanship, creative problem-solving and dedication to incremental progress are essential to creating something lasting that will help another person — just like in law, says Veronica McMillan at Kramon & Graham.

  • A Look At Robinson-Patman Enforcement In The MLM Industry

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    The Federal Trade Commission's recent focus on price discrimination in high-profile speeches and litigation suggests a renewed interest around Robinson-Patman Act enforcement, particularly in multilevel marketing, making it an apt time for direct sellers to audit their pricing, say Katrina Eash at Winston & Strawn and Juliet Belling Warren and Branko Jovanovic at Edgeworth Economics.

  • What 2 Profs Noticed As Transactional Law Students Used AI

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    After a semester using generative artificial intelligence tools with students in an entrepreneurship law clinic, we came away with numerous observations about the opportunities and challenges such tools present to new transactional lawyers, say professors at Cornell Law School.

  • State AGs Are Turning Up The Antitrust Heat On ESG Actions

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    Recent antitrust developments from red state attorneys general continue a trend of environmental, social and governance scrutiny, and businesses exposed to these areas should conduct close examinations of strategy and potential material risk, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

  • Rebuttal

    BigLaw Settlements Should Not Spur Ethics Deregulation

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    A recent Law360 op-ed argued that loosening law firm funding restrictions would make BigLaw firms less inclined to settle with the Trump administration, but deregulating legal financing ethics may well prove to be not merely ineffective, but counterproductive, says Laurel Kilgour at the American Economic Liberties Project.

  • Opinion

    8th Circ. Should Reaffirm False Commercial Speech's Nature

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    The Eighth Circuit in Goldfinch Laboratory v. Iowa Pathology Associates should assert that false commercial speech is not categorically immune from antitrust scrutiny, says Daniel Graulich at the Federal Trade Commission.

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