Ken Paxton’s Exit Sparks Uncertainty in Texas Antitrust Policy

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Will Paxton’s replacement continue his antitrust and anti-Big Tech work? When Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton exits office in January 2027, he’ll leave a considerable hole in state antitrust and anti-Big Tech enforcement—and it’s not yet clear that his successor will be able or willing to fill it

The European Antitrust Agenda: Von der Leyen Urged to Greenlight Google Penalty; JD.com Stands Against FSR Probe

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Paramount Skydance/Warner Brothers Discovery: States Increasingly Persuaded Merger Would Harm Competition in Blockbuster Movie Market

A group of state attorneys general reviewing Paramount Skydance’s (PSKY) proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is increasingly convinced that the $81 billion deal would harm industry...

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Medline: FDA, Industry Experts Raise Concerns Over Company’s Oversight of Contract Manufacturers and Ability to Monitor Device Malfunctions

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