Like in the United States, competition enforcement in Europe is in flux. The European Commission has appointed new leadership (Teresa Ribera) and set new policy directives. While one could not be blamed for focusing all...more
7/7/2025
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office has long been a significant player in antitrust enforcement. It has been an active enforcer in the technology industry, and has used antitrust as a tool to push back on corporate ESG...more
As CERAWeek begins in Houston, dealmakers in the energy sector will surely be asking how the second Trump Administration antitrust enforcers will treat energy deals. As a prelude, no industry has a longer history with...more
3/6/2025
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Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Energy Sector ,
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
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Oil & Gas ,
Sherman Act ,
Trump Administration
As counsel to global companies, we often guide clients through not just U.S. antitrust issues, but also through a global antitrust landscape. Whether it is a merger or a business practice, it is crucial to understand how all...more
2/21/2025
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Competition ,
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European Court of Justice (ECJ) ,
Federal Cartel Office (the FCO) ,
Germany ,
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