The European Antitrust Agenda: Google’s Clout Targeted in Germany; Developments in Microsoft/Nuance, Veolia/Suez Mergers; Meta Appeals Giphy Prohibition

The Antitrust Agenda: How Judge Ana Reyes’ Pro-Settlement Bent in Assa Abloy/Spectrum Brands Case Led to Mediation; May 12 Items on FTC Calendar; Key Takeaway from AELP Event

How Assa Abloy/Spectrum Brands ended up in mediation. Judge Ana Reyes, despite being a Biden appointee, was antagonistic towards the government behind closed doors from the beginning of the Assa...

Kroger/Albertsons: FTC, State Reviews Home In on Deal Shrinking Pharmacy Options in Some Regions of the U.S.

Kroger’s (KR) plan to acquire rival grocer Albertsons (ACI) is raising concerns among FTC lawyers and state attorneys general about how the $24.6 billion deal would affect pharmacy services in...

Viasat/Inmarsat: Course Set for Satellite Deal’s Clearance as European Commission Declines So Far to Issue Formal Objections

Viasat’s (VSAT) proposed acquisition of rival satellite service supplier Inmarsat Group (ISAT: LN) appears on course for a European Commission green light as the regulator so far has declined to...