March 20, 2024
DOJ Investigates Criminal Price-Fixing Probe in Rental Housing Market

The Justice Department has broadened its investigation into the rental housing market, now including a criminal inquiry into a major developer of property pricing software, RealPage, and several of its...

March 20, 2024
EU Antitrust Chief Warns Apple and Meta Over Fees and...

Margrethe Vestager, the European Union’s antitrust chief, has issued stern warnings to tech giants Apple and Meta Platforms concerning their recent fee structures and practices that could potentially stifle competition...

March 20, 2024
The EU’s New Market Definition Notice

By:  Charles Whiddington (Steptoe) Following an extensive consultation period, the European Commission has approved a new Notice on the definition of the relevant market for EU competition law purposes. This...

March 20, 2024
Antitrust for Kids—Anatomy of a Chocolate Cartel (an Antitrust Review...

By: Aaron Gott (The Antitrust Attorney) There are numerous valuable lessons one can glean from the narrative of Wonka. It serves as a testament to the power of ingenuity, determination,...

March 20, 2024
Merger Guidelines Provide Insight on DOJ and FTC Enforcement Priorities...

By: Amy N. Vegari & Colleen Anderson (Patterson Belknap) On December 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) concluded a...

March 20, 2024
DOJ Takes a Cue from ‘Catch Me If You Can’...

By: Justin P. Murphy & Matt Schock (BakerHostetler) The 2002 hit film “Catch Me If You Can” vividly portrays the escapades of Frank Abagnale Jr., a notorious check fraudster, as...

March 19, 2024
Top US Tennis Player Sues NCAA Over Prize Money Restrictions

In a bold move challenging the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) regulations, Reese Brantmeier, a prominent tennis player representing the University of North Carolina, has initiated a lawsuit against the...

March 19, 2024
Apple and Google AI Integration Sparks Antitrust Concerns

Tech giants Apple and Google are reportedly in discussions to integrate Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence engine into the iPhone. The proposed partnership, which could revolutionize the iPhone user experience, has...

March 19, 2024
Meta Platforms Cuts Subscription EU Fees Amid Regulatory Pressure

In response to mounting pressure from privacy and antitrust regulators, Meta Platforms has announced a significant reduction in its monthly subscription fees for Facebook and Instagram services in Europe. The...