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I'm told that crafting structural remedies to relieve @TheJusticeDept's concerns with @sprint-@TMobile would be tricky but possible. The companies have several distinct units that have come under scrutiny, including businesses that sell prepaid phone service.
BREAKING: Apple, Qualcomm Drop Multibillion Dollar Licensing War law360.com/competition/artic…
Woah. @Apple & @Qualcomm just settled their massive, multi-country dispute, over Qualcomm's licensing practices that Apple says are anticompetitive, and Qualcomm's patent infringement allegations against Apple. They were in court today for opening args in Apple's antitrust suit
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Dafny proposes that FTC staff conduct more merger retrospectives. #FTCHearings
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“The Division’s Leniency Program is still alive and well.” — AAG Delrahim delivers opening remarks at @JusticeATR’s Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement & Reform Act (ACPERA) Roundtable justice.gov/opa/speech/assis…
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Securus Technologies abandons proposed acquisition of Inmate Calling Solutions after @TheJusticeDept and @FCC informed parties of concerns justice.gov/opa/pr/securus-t…
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Incredible reporting out today by @carabayles: As cases pile up in federal courts because of more filings and too few judges, congress hasn't passed a bill to add more than 12 judges since 1990.
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.@davidcicilline: After each misdeed becomes public, Facebook makes promises, but nothing changes. That’s why, as Chairman of the House Antitrust Subcommittee, I'm calling for an investigation into whether Facebook’s conduct has violated antitrust laws. nyti.ms/2Tk3eOy
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.@apple CEO Tim Cook is expected to take the stand in an antitrust trial set to kick off next month in San Diego federal court. Chipmaking giant @Qualcomm expects to call him as it defends against Apple allegations of overcharging for patent licenses on key tech
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One thing the appellate court didn't do was dive into the proper legal standard to judge "vertical" mergers like this one, between cos. on different points in the supply chain, rather than direct horizontal competitors
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The ruling is more than just a clean win. It's a complete vindication of the judge's findings, rejecting DOJ assertions that combining Turner with DirecTV would give it extra bargaining leverage to demand higher TV fees, and agreeing that the competitive landscape has changed
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The UK's antitrust regulator is proposing a fundamental restructuring that would give up its criminal enforcement and pick up more power, including fines & interim injunctions, in the name of protecting consumers. It also wants to be able to pay whistleblowers more
Safeguarding consumers and improving people’s confidence in businesses are at the heart of the CMA’s work. Andrew Tyrie’s letter to @GregClarkMP, outlines his proposals for the future of the competition and consumer protection regimes. Read more: gov.uk/government/news/refor…
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With health care consolidation sweeping hospitals, pharmacies, physician groups, drug companies, insurance companies, and more, it’s never been more important to make sure that our laws can stop mergers that harm the health of patients.
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Busy evening for the FTC, first a broader reverse payment settlement with Teva, then another 3-2 merger clearance.
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