Competition Law360

Competition Law360 covers breaking news in antitrust and competition law, litigation and enforcement.

[Competition Law360 @CompLaw360]

This account has been retired. But don't worry — you can find all our best news over at @Law360. Please follow us there to stay in the loop.

[Competition Law360 @CompLaw360]

This account will go dark on May 6. But don't worry, we've got all the legal news you need over at @Law360. Please follow us there!

[Maureen Ohlhausen @M_Ohlhausen]

Apple and Qualcomm settle, and now the FTC should drop its suit. https://t.co/yEi41ZUiWe via @WSJ

[Kelcee Griffis @KelceeGriffis]

I'm told that crafting structural remedies to relieve @TheJusticeDept's concerns with @sprint-@TMobile would be tricky but possible. The companies have several distinct units that have come under scrutiny, including businesses that sell prepaid phone service.

[Competition Law360 @CompLaw360]

BREAKING: Apple, Qualcomm Drop Multibillion Dollar Licensing War

https://t.co/Qys76pQrwE

[Bryan Koenig @bkoenig94]

Woah. @Apple & @Qualcomm just settled their massive, multi-country dispute, over Qualcomm's licensing practices that Apple says are anticompetitive, and Qualcomm's patent infringement allegations against Apple. They were in court today for opening args in Apple's antitrust suit

[Richard Crump @IskaralCrump]

BREAKING: Consumers Can Pursue £14B #Mastercard Class Action https://t.co/pk4BRiG8Ct

[FTC @FTC]

Dafny proposes that FTC staff conduct more merger retrospectives. #FTCHearings

[Antitrust Division @JusticeATR]

“The Division’s Leniency Program is still alive and well.” — AAG Delrahim delivers opening remarks at @JusticeATR’s Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement & Reform Act (ACPERA) Roundtable https://t.co/fg0uEdJeIh

[Antitrust Division @JusticeATR]

Securus Technologies abandons proposed acquisition of Inmate
Calling Solutions after @TheJusticeDept and @FCC informed parties of
concerns
https://t.co/cNSy1xXpGp

[Annie Pancak @AnniePancak]

Incredible reporting out today by @carabayles: As cases pile up in federal courts because of more filings and too few judges, congress hasn't passed a bill to add more than 12 judges since 1990.

[New York Times Opinion @nytopinion]

.@davidcicilline: After each misdeed becomes public, Facebook makes promises, but nothing changes. That’s why, as Chairman of the House Antitrust Subcommittee, I'm calling for an investigation into whether Facebook’s conduct has violated antitrust laws. https://t.co/0QYGbU6vRw

[Bryan Koenig @bkoenig94]

.@apple CEO Tim Cook is expected to take the stand in an antitrust trial set to kick off next month in San Diego federal court. Chipmaking giant @Qualcomm expects to call him as it defends against Apple allegations of overcharging for patent licenses on key tech

[Competition Law360 @CompLaw360]

BREAKING: DC Circ rejects @JusticeATR’s appeal of AT&T-Time Warner merger loss https://t.co/1MR2XPvvUB

[Bryan Koenig @bkoenig94]

One thing the appellate court didn't do was dive into the proper legal standard to judge "vertical" mergers like this one, between cos. on different points in the supply chain, rather than direct horizontal competitors

[Bryan Koenig @bkoenig94]

The ruling is more than just a clean win. It's a complete vindication of the judge's findings, rejecting DOJ assertions that combining Turner with DirecTV would give it extra bargaining leverage to demand higher TV fees, and agreeing that the competitive landscape has changed

[Competition Law360 @CompLaw360]

BREAKING: DC Circ rejects @JusticeATR’s appeal of AT&T-Time Warner merger loss https://t.co/1MR2XPvvUB

[Bryan Koenig @bkoenig94]

The UK's antitrust regulator is proposing a fundamental restructuring that would give up its criminal enforcement and pick up more power, including fines & interim injunctions, in the name of protecting consumers. It also wants to be able to pay whistleblowers more

[Melissa Lipman @MelissaLipman]

It took four-ish years, but @TheFCA has finally issued a fine using its competition powers in a case attys told @IskaralCrump
was an unusual first choice.

https://t.co/su4nVxYSrA

[Rohit Chopra @ChopraUSA]

With health care consolidation sweeping hospitals, pharmacies, physician groups, drug companies, insurance companies, and more, it’s never been more important to make sure that our laws can stop mergers that harm the health of patients.

[Competition Law360 @CompLaw360]

Busy evening for the FTC, first a broader reverse payment settlement with Teva, then another 3-2 merger clearance.