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The End of “Take It or Leave It”: NASCAR, 23XI Racing, and the Antitrust Settlement That Could Reshape Sports Franchising

Feb 4, 2026

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The End of “Take It or Leave It”: NASCAR, 23XI Racing, and the Antitrust Settlement That Could Reshape Sports Franchising

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Why the FTC Is Challenging Henkel’s Liquid Nails Deal

Jan 28, 2026

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Why the FTC Is Challenging Henkel’s Liquid Nails Deal

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Two Hypothetical Media Megadeals, Two Very Different Antitrust Nightmares

Jan 21, 2026

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Two Hypothetical Media Megadeals, Two Very Different Antitrust Nightmares

With lessons from past blocked and challenged mergers

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Why the Penguin Random House–Simon & Schuster Merger Was Blocked

Jan 14, 2026

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Why the Penguin Random House–Simon & Schuster Merger Was Blocked

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FTC v. Whole Foods Market, Inc. — Antitrust Analysis of the Wild Oats Merger

Jan 7, 2026

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FTC v. Whole Foods Market, Inc. — Antitrust Analysis of the Wild Oats Merger

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Greetings for the New Year!

Dec 31, 2025

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Greetings for the New Year!

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Happy Holidays!

Dec 24, 2025

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Happy Holidays!

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FTC on the Proposed Acquisition of iRobot by Amazon

Dec 23, 2025

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FTC on the Proposed Acquisition of iRobot by Amazon

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The FTC’s PepsiCo Case—and Why Economists Remain Skeptical

Dec 22, 2025

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The FTC’s PepsiCo Case—and Why Economists Remain Skeptical

Opinion

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FTC v. PepsiCo and the Unsealed Robinson-Patman Complaint:

Dec 19, 2025

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FTC v. PepsiCo and the Unsealed Robinson-Patman Complaint:

Price Discrimination, Trade Promotions, and the Future of Secondary-Line Enforcement

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Bui v. Cargill: The Canadian Beef Price-Fixing Case Explained

Dec 17, 2025

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Bui v. Cargill: The Canadian Beef Price-Fixing Case Explained

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Netflix plans to acquire Warner Bros. for around $82.7 billion

Dec 6, 2025

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Netflix plans to acquire Warner Bros. for around $82.7 billion

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Equitable Bank has agreed to buy President's Choice Bank for about $800

Dec 5, 2025

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Equitable Bank has agreed to buy President's Choice Bank for about $800

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Fairstone Bank to acquire National Bank's Commercial Operations for $1.9 billion

Dec 3, 2025

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Fairstone Bank to acquire National Bank's Commercial Operations for $1.9 billion

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The Canadian Commissioner of Competition will end his term on December 17, 2025

Dec 2, 2025

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1 min read

The Canadian Commissioner of Competition will end his term on December 17, 2025

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Kimberly-Clark plans to acquire Kenvue for approximately $48.7 billion

Nov 3, 2025

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Kimberly-Clark plans to acquire Kenvue for approximately $48.7 billion

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Anglo American plc and Teck Resources Limited have reached an agreement to merge

Sep 10, 2025

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Anglo American plc and Teck Resources Limited have reached an agreement to merge

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Keurig Dr Pepper plans to acquire JDE Peet's for approximately €15.7 billion

Aug 25, 2025

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Keurig Dr Pepper plans to acquire JDE Peet's for approximately €15.7 billion

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Thoma Bravo plans to acquire Dayforce for $12.3 billion USD

Aug 21, 2025

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Thoma Bravo plans to acquire Dayforce for $12.3 billion USD

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Gildan plans to acquire Hanesbrands for $2.2 billion

Aug 14, 2025

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Gildan plans to acquire Hanesbrands for $2.2 billion

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The FTC is contesting the proposed merger between Edwards Lifesciences and JenaValve.

Aug 12, 2025

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The FTC is contesting the proposed merger between Edwards Lifesciences and JenaValve.

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iA Financial Corporation Inc. has agreed to acquire RF Capital Group Inc.

Jul 31, 2025

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iA Financial Corporation Inc. has agreed to acquire RF Capital Group Inc.

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Union Pacific plans to acquire Norfolk Southern through a combination of stock and cash transaction

Jul 30, 2025

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Union Pacific plans to acquire Norfolk Southern through a combination of stock and cash transaction

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Schlumberger Limited has successfully negotiated a preliminary consent agreement with the Canadian Competition Bureau concerning its proposed acquisition of ChampionX Corporation.

Jul 21, 2025

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Schlumberger Limited has successfully negotiated a preliminary consent agreement with the Canadian Competition Bureau concerning its proposed acquisition of ChampionX Corporation.

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Cermaq Group is in the process of acquiring Grieg Seafood ASA for a total of $900 million USD

Jul 18, 2025

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Cermaq Group is in the process of acquiring Grieg Seafood ASA for a total of $900 million USD

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