Texas-led BlackRock, State Street case clouded by ruling, US state AG changes
By Alex Wilts and Chris May ( November 7, 2026, 00:30 GMT | Comment) -- The Texas-led antitrust case against BlackRock and State Street faces uncertainty after a court ruling narrowed damages claims and Democratic election gains raised questions about whether incoming state attorneys general will continue pursuing the lawsuit. The leadership changes could also position Florida to take a larger role in Republican-led antitrust challenges to corporate ESG initiatives.The Texas-led antitrust case against BlackRock and State Street faces an uncertain future after a key court ruling and midterm elections put Democrats in line to lead multiple state attorneys general offices pursuing the lawsuit....
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