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Troutman Pepper Locke

On Rehearing, FERC Upholds Approval of PJM’s Proposed Offer Cap Tariff Revisions

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On June 26, 2025, FERC upheld PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.’s (“PJM”) proposal to revise its Capacity Performance Quantifiable Risk (“CPQR”) Offer Cap. Several public interest organizations and PJM’s Independent Market Monitor...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Red Tape Rollback: DOJ’s Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force

As we predicted before the inauguration, Trump 2.0 antitrust enforcers have shown continued support for the pro-worker, anti-tech antitrust agenda that has permeated recent antitrust enforcement through the last two...more

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The US Antitrust Agencies Join Forces to Cut the Red Tape

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a task force designed to eliminate anticompetitive state and federal laws and regulations that “undermine free market competition and harm consumers, workers, and...more

Morgan Lewis

Executive Order Targets Regulatory Barriers to Competition Across US Economy

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President Donald Trump signed the executive order “Reducing Anti-Competitive Regulatory Barriers” on April 9, 2025, directing federal agencies to identify and reform regulations that unnecessarily restrict market competition....more

Mayer Brown

Europe Daily News, 19 March 2025

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COMPETITION - Judgment of the Court of 19 March 2025 in Case T-142/23, Ivo Swenters Vs. European Commission Re: Competition - Agreements, decisions and concerted practices - Abuse of a dominant position - Market for the...more

Mayer Brown

Europe Daily News, 14 March 2025

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COMPETITION - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11833 - ABB / WM / JV) - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11837 - KPS / Ineos Composites)...more

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Europe Daily News, 12 March 2025

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COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11746 - DSV / Schenker) - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11911 - ETA / SPL / SP Mobility)...more

Mayer Brown

Europe Daily News, 07 March 2025

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SPECIAL EUROPEAN COUNCIL - Main results of the Special European Council - 06 March 2025... - European Council conclusions on European defence...more

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Europe Daily News, 05 March 2025

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COMPETITION - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11857 - Oaktree / Basalt / JV)...more

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Europe Daily News, 03 March 2025

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COMPETITION - Commission clears acquisition of Yondr by CDPQ and DigitalBridge (M.11883) - Midday Express...more

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP

Antitrust Enforcement in Energy M&A in the Trump Era — 4 Issues to Watch

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

Bennett Jones LLP

Bennett Jones Discusses Opportunities in Canadian Mining at PDAC 2025

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Despite current trade and geopolitical developments and uncertainties, Bennett Jones discusses opportunities for Canada’s mining industry in 2025 and beyond, including optimism driven by policy shifts and heightened demand in...more

A&O Shearman

Stormy skies for tech deals as antitrust scrutiny intensifies

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Tech sector deals are seeing rising mortality rates. AI partnerships are moving up the authorities’ agenda for scrutiny and enforcement. Overall, however, antitrust intervention in 2024 once again focused on transport, energy...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

California Poised to Sharpen Antitrust Enforcement with New Penalties

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California continues to ramp up recent efforts to ferret out anticompetitive conduct in the Golden State through oversight and enforcement. In 2023, the state appointed an antitrust prosecutor to head up its new Division of...more

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Europe Daily News, 12 February 2025

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COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11857 - Oaktree / Basalt / JV) - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11805 - Unucredit / CNP Unicredit Vita)...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2025 - China’s Growing Influence in Latin America: Infrastructure Investments and...

China has significantly expanded its economic and geopolitical footprint in Latin America, particularly through the acquisition and development of critical infrastructure such as ports, airfields, and railways. This strategic...more

Mayer Brown

Europe Daily News, 31 January 2025

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COMPETITION - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11836 - CDPQ / OTPP / Connexa) - Commission launches a Public consultation and a Call for evidence on the revision of EU competition rules on technology...more

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Europe Daily News, 30 January 2025

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COMPETITION - Judgment of the Court of 30 January 2025 in Case C-511/23, Caronte & Tourist SpA Vs. Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato, interveners; Unione nazionale consumatori - Comitato regionale della...more

Mayer Brown

Europe Daily News, 29 January 2025

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COMPETITION - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11772 - Nippon Express / SH) - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11853 - Novo Holdings / TA Associates / Biocomposites)....more

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Europe Daily News, 28 January 2025

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COMPETITION - Compensation for harm caused by a cartel: national legislation preventing a group action for collection may infringe EU law (See CPR No.8/25 - Judgment of the Court in Case C-253/23, ASG 2)....more

DLA Piper

Global M&A Predictions for 2025

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Our commercial insight and understanding of the market environment place us in a unique position to comment on M&A trends. Here are our predictions for 2025... ...more

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Europe Daily News, 23 January 2025

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COMPETITION - Judgment of the Court of 23 January 2025 in Case C-577/23; European Commission Vs. Republic of Estonia...more

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Europe Daily News, 22 January 2025

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COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11827 - LDC / Viterra Assets) - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11795 - Yunex / VVP / Ascendi / Triangle JV)...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

2024 Chemicals & Energy Antitrust Report

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The re-election of former President Donald J. Trump is poised to significantly alter the landscape of antitrust enforcement, particularly within the energy and chemical industries. While the incoming administration has yet to...more

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FTC Imposes Rarely Seen “Gun-Jumping” Penalty to the Tune of $5.6 Million

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rang in the new year this week by announcing that three crude oil producers had agreed to pay a $5.6 million fine to settle claims that they engaged in unlawful “gun-jumping” by prematurely...more

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