( July 1, 2026, 20:50 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Competition and Opportunity in Markets for a Prosperous, Equitable and Transparent Economy Act, or "COMPETE Act," passed the California legislature's state Senate Judiciary committee with a 9-2 vote, advancing to the Senate Appropriations committee, according to a statement from California lawmaker Cecilia Aguiar-Curry. The bill would update the Cartwright Act to address single-firm conduct. Aguiar-Curry, who introduced the bill, said that while there remains work to be done, "the Senate Judiciary Committee's vote is another victory for everyday Californians."Full statement follows:...
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