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Alaska Flyers Lose Bid to Revive Merger Suit
by Gunnar Larson 23 Oct '24

23 Oct '24

Alaska Flyers Lose Bid to Revive Merger Suit <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1892379?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Nadia Dreid The Hawaii federal judge who put the kibosh on a suit that sought to stop Alaska Airlines' $1.9 billion merger with Hawaiian Airlines declined to reconsider his finding that the passengers and travel agents bringing the antitrust claims didn't have standing to sue. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1892379?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1892379?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Kirkland Guides Wendel's $1.13B Bid For Monroe Capital Stake
by Gunnar Larson 23 Oct '24

23 Oct '24

Kirkland Guides Wendel's $1.13B Bid For Monroe Capital Stake <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1892319?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Najiyya Budaly French investor Wendel Group said Tuesday that it will take an initial 75% stake in U.S. asset manager Monroe Capital LLC for $1.13 billion to expand its private credit services as demand surges. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1892319?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1892319?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Zekelman Suit Says Mexico Steel Harming US Industry
by Gunnar Larson 23 Oct '24

23 Oct '24

Zekelman Suit Says Mexico Steel Harming US Industry <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1892409?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Tom Lotshaw Steel pipe and tube maker Zekelman Industries Inc. told a D.C. federal judge that Mexico has dumped subsidized steel products into the U.S. and "devastated" a critical domestic industry in violation of a trade agreement that allowed the country to avoid tariffs former President Donald Trump imposed. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1892409?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1892409?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Ex-Google GC Must Be Investigated By Calif. Bar, Groups Say
by Gunnar Larson 23 Oct '24

23 Oct '24

Ex-Google GC Must Be Investigated By Calif. Bar, Groups Say <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1892450?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Hailey Konnath A trio of groups led by the American Economic Liberties Project on Tuesday pressed the State Bar of California to investigate former Google general counsel Kent Walker for "coaching" the company to "engage in widespread and illegal destruction of records relevant to multiple ongoing federal trials." Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1892450?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1892450?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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EchoStar Blasts SpaceX 12 GHz Study As 'Deeply Flawed'
by Gunnar Larson 23 Oct '24

23 Oct '24

EchoStar Blasts SpaceX 12 GHz Study As 'Deeply Flawed' <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1892378?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Jared Foretek Dish owner EchoStar hit back at SpaceX in a new filing with the Federal Communications Commission last week, calling a SpaceX study claiming that Dish's proposed fixed 5G service in the 12 gigahertz band would interfere with existing satellite broadband and broadcast service "deeply flawed" and based on "imaginary interference." 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1892378?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1892378?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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DOJ Wants Google's AI Search Docs, Apple Entry Thoughts
by Gunnar Larson 23 Oct '24

23 Oct '24

DOJ Wants Google's AI Search Docs, Apple Entry Thoughts <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1892745?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Bryan Koenig An expansive look into Google's artificial intelligence pipeline and the prospects of Apple entering into the search market are top of mind for the Justice Department as it pursues remedies meant to address the online giant's illegal monopolization of search, according to a D.C. federal court filing Monday. Report attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1892745?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1892745?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Texas Rebar Giant Accused Of Crushing Rivals As Trial Opens
by Gunnar Larson 23 Oct '24

23 Oct '24

Texas Rebar Giant Accused Of Crushing Rivals As Trial Opens <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1894091?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Dorothy Atkins Pacific Steel Group's counsel told a California federal jury during trial openings Tuesday that Texas rebar giant Commercial Metals Co. used anticompetitive tactics to "crush" competition and drive up rebar prices in the Golden State, while CMC's counsel said evidence will show PSG can only blame itself for its problems. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1894091?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1894091?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Ivy League Athletes Plan To Appeal Antitrust Suit's Dismissal
by Gunnar Larson 23 Oct '24

23 Oct '24

Ivy League Athletes Plan To Appeal Antitrust Suit's Dismissal <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1892414?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Elaine Briseño A group of college athletes challenging the Ivy League's practice of prohibiting athletic scholarships told a Connecticut federal judge they plan to appeal the dismissal of their antitrust suit against Harvard and other top-tier universities. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1892414?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1892414?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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How Law Firms Get And Keep Elite Status
by Gunnar Larson 23 Oct '24

23 Oct '24

How Law Firms Get And Keep Elite Status <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1889163?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Aebra Coe For decades, a handful of New York-based law firms thoroughly dominated the national consciousness when it came to power, profitability and prestige. But in today's legal market, increased movement of partners and clients from one firm to the next has begun to shake things up and create opportunities for go-getters to ascend the ranks. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1889163?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1889163?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Ex-Yale Student Wants Full Acquittal Record Sent To DHS
by Gunnar Larson 23 Oct '24

23 Oct '24

Ex-Yale Student Wants Full Acquittal Record Sent To DHS <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1896616?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Rae Ann Varona An expelled Yale University student on Tuesday urged the Second Circuit to quickly vacate orders barring him from giving the U.S. Department of Homeland Security an unredacted transcript that resulted in his acquittal of sex crimes, saying a delay could seal his deportation and thus his execution by the Taliban. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1896616?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1896616?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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