A small sports memorabilia business in Ohio filed a sweeping federal antitrust lawsuit alleging that TikTok, the National Football League (NFL) and sports retail giant Fanatics conspired to monopolize the multibillion-dollar sports collectibles market and systematically eliminate independent sellers.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on June 23 revived a competitor’s antitrust counterclaims against rival real estate data provider CoStar Group Inc.
With tech giants’ influence on the White House on the rise, the likelihood of U.S. retaliation in response to enforcement of both longstanding EU antitrust rules and newer digital regulations has grown. At the same time, the EU’s own stated desire to cut red tape has raised existential questions about the future of the EU as a global regulatory superpower whose laws are emulated by nations and adhered to by companies around the world.
Dealmakers and business leaders should not expect Donald Trump during his second presidential administration to retreat from aggressive antitrust enforcement, but they may see relief from some of the Biden administration enforcement tactics they found especially aggravating.
More law firms are betting on growing their sports practices amid recent changes in amateur and professional sports, finding it hard to ignore the multi-practice work that teams and leagues can bring to lawyers.
The LJN Quarterly Update highlights some of the articles from the nine LJN Newsletters titles over the quarter. Articles include in-depth analysis and insights from lawyers and other practice area experts.
U.S. antitrust enforcement agencies may file complaints against the biggest companies advancing artificial intelligence, legal experts said in reaction to news reports of a handshake agreement between the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission.
Highlights some of the in-depth analysis and insights from lawyers and other practice area experts from the nine LJN Newsletters titles over the first quarter of 2024.
The economic benefits realized from generative AI are nothing short of astounding. That is why it is so concerning that the DOJ, the FTC, and a small choir of members of Congress seem intent on regulating algorithms away from the economy on antitrust grounds.
The new era of AI technology has ushered in competition concerns alongside consumer-protection fears. Accordingly, regulators and lawmakers are taking note of the AI craze and are keen on ensuring that companies involved in AI are respecting both antitrust and consumer protection laws.
