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US FTC chairman not worried about ideological diversity, agency's legitimacy in courts February 28, 2026 | Khushita Vasant

US Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson said the two-member agency carries ideological diversity despite the firing of its Democratic commissioners, and he isn't worried about the FTC's legitimacy... (more story)

Paramount-Warner deal warrants scrutiny, prominent US Democrats say February 27, 2026 | Ilana Kowarski

Not long after Paramount Skydance’s victory in the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, Democratic lawmakers and law enforcers throughout the US vowed to ensure that the deal was meticulously vetted.

Charter, Cox receive approval from US FCC February 27, 2026 | Wesley Brown

Charter Communications’ $34.5 billion proposed acquisition of Cox Enterprises, Inc. received approval from the US Federal Communications Commission, the agency announced. To secure approval, Charter submitted ... (more story)

To compete in AI requires energy and data access, Mistral tells EU's Ribera February 27, 2026 | Jean Comte and Lewis Crofts

Access to "sufficient electricity" and "quality data" are key for effective competition in artificial intelligence, the CEO of French AI company Mistral told the EU competition commissioner. Arthur Mensch met ... (more story)

RTL seeks EU approval for Sky Deutschland deal February 27, 2026 | Andrew Boyce

RTL has filed its proposed takeover of Sky Deutschland for EU merger approval. The European Commission has set an April 8 deadline to decide on the deal, which would create the third-largest streaming platform... (more story)

US FTC urges Fifth Circuit to reinstate HSR overhaul as appeal proceeds February 27, 2026 | Flavia Fortes

The US Federal Trade Commission has asked the Fifth Circuit to pause a Texas federal court order vacating its sweeping overhaul of the Hart-Scott-Rodino premerger notification form, arguing the agency is likel... (more story)

Hino Motors–Mitsubishi Fuso merger cleared with remedies in Japan February 27, 2026 | Sachiko Sakamaki

The merger between Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus was conditionally cleared by Japan’s competition regulator, subject mainly to behavioral remedies. The Japan Fair Trade Commission conditionally... (more story)

Netflix pulls out of running for Warners after Paramount offers $31 a share February 27, 2026 | Curtis Eichelberger

Netflix won't increase its offer for the Warner Bros. Discovery streaming service and studios, bowing out to Paramount in one of the most-watched corporate battles in years. 

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Paramount wins race for Warners, but potential hurdles from US states remain February 27, 2026 | Flavia Fortes and Curtis Eichelberger

For now, Paramount Skydance has won the race for Warner Bros. Discovery, prevailing after Netflix pulled out of contention — but the victory may prove premature. Even as federal regulators appear to have eased... (more story)

EU’s Liberty-MotoGP decision shows regulator’s sensitivity to changing TV markets February 27, 2026 | Andrew Boyce

The EU's merger clearance of Liberty Media’s takeover of motorcycle championship MotoGP shows the European Commission is taking a broader view of the evolving market for sports broadcasting rights. The merger ... (more story)

Alliança withdraws Brazil filing for Meddi deal after controlling shareholder’s exit February 25, 2026 | Maria Júlia Baumert

A sudden and complex restructuring of Alliança Saúde’s ownership has derailed the company’s merger‑control process in Brazil for buying Grupo Meddi. While the authority signaled that the acquisition must be no... (more story)

Slater’s DOJ exit clouds US merger enforcement trajectory February 24, 2026 | Flavia Fortes

Gail Slater’s departure from the US Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division lands at a moment when merger enforcement policy is already in flux, introducing a new layer of uncertainty for companies navigati... (more story)

Paramount’s Warner Bros. counteroffers show concern Netflix will clear US HSR February 24, 2026 | Curtis Eichelberger

Paramount’s most recent counterproposal for Warner Bros. Discovery leads to a reasonable, if surprising conclusion: despite its public statements, Paramount is afraid Netflix is going to get US regulatory approval.

Councilor’s sudden exit clouds succession at Brazil competition watchdog February 20, 2026 | Henrique Santiago

Uncertainty has arisen after Councilor Victor Oliveira Fernandes left the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) three months before concluding his term, and more resignations by top officials are ... (more story)

US dealmakers may soon be able to file shorter premerger forms February 18, 2026 | Ilana Kowarski

A defeat in federal court Wednesday for the US Federal Trade Commission regarding merger notification rules — if it stands — will remove an incentive for companies to delay merger filings. The ruling would all... (more story)

Is a private company controlling Pa. water, wastewater in public interest? February 18, 2026 | Curtis Eichelberger

Pennsylvania's public utility commission is scrutinizing consolidation in the water and wastewater markets to determine whether American Water Works' $12 billion acquisition of Essential Utilities is in the pu... (more story)