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Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Update: FTC Drops In-House Challenge of Microsoft’s Activision Acquisition After Ninth Circuit Affirms Denial of Preliminary...

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After years of litigating its attempt to block Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently dropped its in-house challenge following the Ninth Circuit’s decision affirming...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Antitrust Scrutiny and Concessions: Unpacking Microsoft’s $68.7 Billion Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

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In the ever-evolving world of gaming and esports, Microsoft’s monumental $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard has not only reshaped the industry but also navigated a complex path of antitrust scrutiny. Over the...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Update: FTC Reopens its In-House Challenge of Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision

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Last month, we discussed where things stand regarding Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion acquisition of Blizzard, Inc. (“Activision”) in light of domestic and international challenges to the proposed deal. This week, the...more

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Judge Denies FTC’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision

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On Monday, the FTC lost its bid to preliminarily enjoin Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision, the maker of the popular video game, “Call of Duty.” Based on a vertical foreclosure theory, this case marks the fourth loss for...more

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Unexpectedly Strong Retail Sales Pull Markets Back from the Brink

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Target and Walmart may have taken it on the chin last quarter, but solid results from other retailers—from Macy’s to the Dollars (Tree and General)—“defied Wall Street’s expectations” and helped boost stocks on Thursday. The...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Into The Weeds - Antitrust Issues in Microsoft Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

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Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore a subject more fully. This week, Matt and I are pleased to host Mike...more

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