Antitrust Law 
Sony group wins U.S. approval to buy EMI music publishing – Reuters
The consortium proposed a deal with Europe regulators in which they would sell the assets to satisfy concerns that the deal would break antitrust law. Other assets to be sold are Virgin UK, Virgin Europe, Virgin U.S. and Famous Music … Continue reading
Expanding The Extraterritorial Reach Of US Antitrust Law – site.law360.com
Law360, New York (June 28, 2012, 1:33 PM ET) — On June 27, the Seventh Circuit in Minn-Chem v. Agrium Inc., (7th Cir. 2012), in a unanimous en banc decision authored by Judge Diane Wood, substantially narrowed the application of … Continue reading
Court clears way for potash price-fixing lawsuit – Capital Press (subscription)
The court ruled that farm suppliers can seek recourse under U.S. antitrust laws even though the companies’ alleged activities mostly took place overseas. The decision is a reversal of a previous 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling.
European court upholds most of Microsoft fine – Boston Globe
BRUSSELS — A European Union court largely upheld a billion-dollar penalty against Microsoft on Wednesday, a decision that could mark the end of an era in antitrust law in which regulators used big fines to bring technology giants to heel.
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is Investigating Ralcorp Holdings Inc. on Behalf of its Shareholders – RAH – Yahoo Finance
NEW YORK, June 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a national law firm concentrating on investor rights, consumer rights and the enforcement of federal antitrust laws, is investigating potential wrongdoing at Ralcorp Holdings Inc …
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is Investigating Pain Therapeutics Inc. on Behalf of its Shareholders (PTIE) – Yahoo Finance
NEW YORK, June 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a national law firm concentrating on investor rights, consumer rights and the enforcement of federal antitrust laws, is investigating potential wrongdoing at Pain Therapeutics Inc …
EU: Microsoft $1B antitrust penalty stands – CNET News
The European Commission has the power to fine a company up to 10 percent of its global annual turnover if they are found to be in breach of EU antitrust laws. Microsoft was first fined 497 million euros in 2004, … Continue reading
College Football’s “Final Four” Could Quell Antitrust Fight – NewsHour
In it, the department warned that “serious questions continue to arise suggesting that the current Bowl Championship Series (BCS) system may not be conducted consistent with the competition principles expressed in the federal antitrust laws.”
College Football’s “Final Four” Could Quell Antitrust Fight – ESPN
In it, the department warned that “serious questions continue to arise suggesting that the current Bowl Championship Series (BCS) system may not be conducted consistent with the competition principles expressed in the federal antitrust laws.”
United States: Latest HSR Report Shows Increased US Antitrust Enforcement – Mondaq
Antitrust Alert: Documents Provided In Antitrust Leniency Applications … in the 27 EU Member States do not have the power to decide that there has been no breach of EU competition law.
