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Nexstar-Tegna suit by US states suggests loss of faith in federal merger control
The decision by eight state attorney generals to sue to stop the Nexstar-Tegna merger — bypassing the federal government — marks a pivotal moment in the deteriorati... (more story)
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American Water, Essential Utilities biggest merger risk likely comes from PUCs
American Water Works’ acquisition of Essential Utilities will probably draw scrutiny from federal antitrust enforcers over monopsony concerns, though it is the stat... (more story)
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Novartis-Avidity Biosciences deal gets early clearance in US
Novartis and Avidity Biosciences have received antitrust clearance for their $12 billion deal from the US competition authorities. On Dec. 17, the agencies granted ... (more story)
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Industry engagement and government support and investment in systems helped deliver a smooth rollout of Australia’s new merger control regime, with initial data showing it is operating as intended and meeting ... (more story)
The Brazilian competition authority’s Tribunal has ordered the notification of a capital increase at Oncoclínicas, through which investment funds Quíron and Tessália acquired 115,384,616 newly issued shares an... (more story)
Changes to the EU’s stance on mergers came under the microscope on Wednesday in a meeting with European Parliament members, where the policy on building “champion” companies while maintaining competition was d... (more story)
Biotechnology company Grail is seeking damages and litigation costs from the European Commission over an illegal decision to review its acquisition by US gene-sequencing company Illumina, MLex has learned. Gra... (more story)
US investment fund Carlyle on Wednesday requested the European Commission's approval for its intended acquisition of the coating business of German chemicals company BASF. The regulator had already cleared the... (more story)
DirecTV and state attorneys general pushed back on Nexstar Media Group and Tegna’s claim that the companies did not rush to close their transaction, as a US judge weighs whether to issue injunctive relief agai... (more story)
MicroStar Logistics’ proposed acquisition of Konvoy’s Australian assets has been referred to an in-depth Phase 2 review under Australia’s new merger laws, with the competition regulator set to investigate whet... (more story)
The US Federal Trade Commission has submitted a budget request to Congress that would essentially keep staffing and spending flat for antitrust and privacy enforcement for the 2027 fiscal year. In a five-year ... (more story)
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The EU’s much-scrutinized system for referring mergers from the national level to Brussels could face fresh questions if Portugal or Spain asks the European Commission to review a small deal in the airport bag... (more story)
Low morale and concerns about the direction of enforcement have led to a series of departures from the Antitrust Division of the US Department of Justice, and more exits are expected this month, MLex has learned.
The high-profile merger of local television station owners Nexstar and Tegna, criticized for its impact on public discourse, is more likely to be undone for its impact on retransmission fees. That’s the key is... (more story)
Union Pacific Railroad and Amtrak reached an agreement Wednesday that allows Amtrak’s passenger trains to operate on a five-mile segment of Union Pacific’s track starting near Avondale, Louisiana. The relation... (more story)
CBS News parent Paramount Skydance’s proposed buyout of CNN owner Warner Bros. Discovery would give a single corporation control over two of the most popular US-based TV news broadcasts and online news provide... (more story)
Outgoing CADE President Gustavo de Lima said he leaves Brazil’s competition authority with a stronger record on settlements and a marked expansion in unilateral conduct enforcement and digital markets, while k... (more story)
Antitrust enforcement is gaining traction across offices of state attorneys general nationwide, with more states having elevated it as a priority heading into 2026 — signaling a smoother path for cases to reac... (more story)
US state attorneys general are rapidly expanding their role as de facto national enforcers, stepping into cases and policy fights that federal agencies are no longer pursuing. With federal enforcement capacity... (more story)