FTC Warns Payment Giants Over Alleged Debanking Practices
The Chair of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Andrew N. Ferguson,…
SMFG Considers Potential Takeover of Jefferies as Part of Global Investment Banking Strategy
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) is exploring the possibility of acquiring…
Meta–Manus AI Deal Amid Rising Tech Tensions
Heightened regulatory scrutiny in China is casting uncertainty over Meta’s $2 billion…
FTC Blocks Alcon–LENSAR Deal, Citing Risks to Prices and Innovation
The proposed acquisition of LENSAR, Inc. by Alcon has been abandoned after…
Live Nation and DOJ Reach Proposed Settlement in Antitrust Battle
Live Nation Entertainment has reached a proposed settlement with the U.S. Department…
Johnson & Johnson Units Settle Tracleer Antitrust Suit for $65 Million
Two subsidiaries of Johnson & Johnson have reached a preliminary $65 million…
U.S. Government Challenges Live Nation’s Market Power
A major antitrust trial against Live Nation Entertainment has begun in the…
How the FTC Used a Company’s 10-Q to Block a Merger
In January 2026, Edwards Lifesciences officially terminated its $945 million acquisition of…
Getty Images and Shutterstock Receive Unconditional DOJ Clearance for Merger
Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GETY) and Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK) have…
Appeals Court Asked to Revive Hermès “Tying” Lawsuit
The legal controversy surrounding the exclusivity of the Hermès Birkin handbag has…
U.S. DOJ Initiates Historic Enforcement Action Over Chinese Divestment Order
The United States government has taken unprecedented step in its efforts to…
U.S. Defense Sector Executive Admits $8.5M Bid Rigging
A senior executive of a metal fabrication and manufacturing company has admitted…
