U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta fired the latest shot in the recent acceleration of U.S. antitrust enforcement August 5 with a dramatic ruling that Google has violated federal antitrust law by monopolizing the market for internet search. “Google is a monopolist...
The proliferation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology has taken most of the oxygen out of the room in corporate offices. Virtually every major company has aggressively investigated how they can either develop Gen AI tools, implement Gen AI tools...
By Kemahl Franklyn In what may be one of the most consequential decisions in the history of administrative law, the U.S. Supreme Court decided two cases in their most recent term that determine the constitutionality of what had been a longstanding interpretation...
Petersen Health, an Illinois-based company that operates nursing facilities in the Midwest, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March 2024. Within one month, the company had received 20 bids from potential buyers seeking to purchase various Petersen assets...
It's an exciting month here at Practical Guidance, with a host of new resources and updates across multiple practice areas. Let's dive into the highlights: Cross Practice Area Resources We've added several new environmental resources that span 13...
By: Kemahl Franklyn The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a bipartisan multistate coalition have filed lawsuits this year against Live Nation Entertainment — the parent company of Ticketmaster — for alleged monopolistic practices. The goal of this...
After a two-year decline in Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings in the immediate post-COVID period, U.S. commercial bankruptcies have returned to a more normal level of activity, according to CFO Magazine . Economic uncertainty and technology disruptions in many sectors...
By Elias Kahn | LexisNexis Practical Guidance The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finally delivered on a long-awaited order when it issued a final rule on April 23, 2024, that bans most noncompete agreements nationwide between employers and employees. “Noncompete...
There is no shortage of divisive issues fueling conflict between people who take their opinions to social media platforms, from war in the Middle East and Ukraine to a presidential election cycle here in the U.S. And while the right to free speech is embedded in...
By Bobby Puri | LexisNexis Practical Guidance Social media is a cornerstone of nearly every company’s business strategy. Large platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube offer an opportunity to reach a massive audience of prospective employees...
By Robin McManigal | Practice Area Expert The landmark Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) ( Pub.L.No. 104-191 ) signed into law by President Clinton on August 21, 1996, was a comprehensive piece of legislation that sought to modernize...
After a two-week trial, and just four hours of jury deliberations, Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy on November 2 nd for his role in the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Bankman-Fried was convicted of “defrauding...
Summary: Developing a Strong Antitrust Foundation Cost-Effective Risk Assessment Leveraging Agency Precedent for Smaller Clients Building Relationships with Specialists Avoiding Small Firm Overconfidence The complex world of healthcare antitrust...
Summary: Mergers and Acquisitions Anticompetitive Conduct Insurance and ACO Antitrust Navigating Antitrust Agencies and Regulations Role of Antitrust Counsel in Healthcare Researching Antitrust Issues in Healthcare Over the past few decades...
It was supposed to be their dream home. But six months after moving in, the Fitzgeralds noticed water stains on their dining room ceiling which worsened into leaks. The contractor who built it insisted the roof warranty had expired. After threatening legal action...