Antitrust and Trade Regulation

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NLRB Counsel Withdraws Memo Targeting Non-Compete Agreements

The NLRB's acting general counsel has withdrawn a memo challenging non-compete agreements, signaling a rollback of federal efforts to regulate such contracts.

Feb 25, 2025

Antitrust and Trade Regulation

Supreme Court Allows Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement

The Supreme Court lifts an injunction, allowing enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act, while legal debates over its constitutionality continue in the 5th Circuit.

Antitrust and Trade Regulation Banking and Finance

Jan 27, 2025

TikTok ‘Ban’ Upheld by Appeals Court

On December 6, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals upheld the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, mandating ByteDance to divest TikTok U.S. The court deemed ownership a national security risk due to potential Chinese government interference. TikTok’s arguments against the Act’s constitutionality were rejected, affirming the law’s necessity.

Technology Antitrust and Trade Regulation

Dec 07, 2024

Antitrust and Trade Regulation

FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Blocked Nationwide by Federal Court

The Federal Trade Commission's non-compete ban has been blocked nationwide after Texas Federal Judge Ada Brown ruled that the agency lacked the authority to enact the “unreasonably overbroad” regulation.

Antitrust and Trade Regulation Business and Corporate

Aug 19, 2024

Apple To Start Accepting Competitor Wallets in the EU

To avoid a hefty fine and other penalties, Apple will allow iPhone users in the European Union to use any wallet they prefer to make payments using Apple Pay.

Technology Antitrust and Trade Regulation

Jul 12, 2024

Key U.S. Antitrust Questions the Courts Could Answer in 2024

From search wars to real estate rumble, here’s a look at the major antitrust battles U.S. courts will analyze this year.

Antitrust and Trade Regulation Government

Jan 05, 2024

Four Practices to Power Big Law Growth in 2024

Antitrust, M&A, litigation, and restructuring drive Big Law's growth engine this year.

Antitrust and Trade Regulation Government

Jan 04, 2024

U.S. Tightens Grip on Mergers

New guidelines signal crackdown on anticompetitive deals.

Technology Antitrust and Trade Regulation

Dec 20, 2023

Google Loses Antitrust Fight With Fortnite Maker Over App Store

A landmark ruling could reshape the mobile app landscape.

Technology Antitrust and Trade Regulation

Dec 12, 2023

Microsoft and OpenAI Face Antitrust Scrutiny for Deepening Ties

The primary concern with this partnership is the possibility of Microsoft leveraging its financial and technological muscle to stifle competition in the AI market.

Technology Antitrust and Trade Regulation

Dec 12, 2023