This is the new MLex platform. Existing customers should continue to use the existing MLex platform until migrated.
For any queries, please contact Customer Services or your Account Manager. Dismiss

USW president files reply on dismissal of US Steel-Nippon antitrust suit

( February 28, 2025, 12:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: United Steelworkers union President David McCall filed a reply supporting dismissal of US Steel and Nippon Steel's antitrust claims, arguing the plaintiffs downplay former President Joe Biden's role in blocking their merger, and that defendants' alleged conduct in a public campaign against the merger cannot be the basis for antitrust liability because of Noerr-Pennington protections. "It is evident from the Complaint that Plaintiffs’ alleged injuries stem from the failure of the Merger at the hand of the government, not any other conduct," McCall said in his filing to the Western District of Pennsylvania. US Steel and Nippon fail to demonstrate a restraint of trade, that there was specific intent on the part of McCall, or that McCall's alleged conduct was the cause of any breach or nonperformance under plaintiffs' tortious interference claims, the filing said.See attached document:...

Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today

MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term.


Know what others in the room don’t, with features including:

  • Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more
  • Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs
  • Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific
  • Curated case files bringing together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline

Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

Already a subscriber? Click here to login