Democratic Lawmakers—Including Warren and DeLauro—Back Federal Funding of State Antitrust Enforcement

CFIUS Review Slowdown Extends Beyond DHS-Led Cases, Sources Say, Citing Staffing and Leadership Gaps; Heavier Reliance on Outside Contractors for Risk Assessments

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is experiencing a broader slowdown in merger reviews than the shutdown-driven backlog at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...

Paramount Skydance/Warner Bros. Discovery: Judge Prepares Parties for Open Court Proceedings; No Limit to Number of Witnesses

U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín today laid out her expectations for transparent court proceedings regarding the scheduled March trial on the lawsuits to block Paramount Skydance’s...

Kimberly-Clark/Kenvue: Deal That Would Create Consumer Goods Giant Enters Phase 2 Review in China; SAMR Minister Vacancy Could Figure into Delays on Merger Investigations

China’s antitrust authority has launched an in-depth review of consumer goods powerhouse Kimberly-Clark’s (KMB) proposed $48.7 billion acquisition of Tylenol maker Kenvue (KVUE), sources familiar...