Regulators will decide whether a merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would improve shipment times or stifle competition. A decision is expected in 2027.
Category: Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues
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What IndiGo Airline’s Meltdown Reveals About India’s Economy
A tangle of problems at IndiGo, the dominant carrier, resulted in gridlocked airports across the country. Worse, it was the symptom of an even bigger problem.
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Asserting a Personal Role in Warner Bros. Battle, Trump Expands His Powers Again
The move comes as the Supreme Court also appears poised to put antitrust enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission under his control.
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Trump Looms Over Netflix’s Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery
President Trump said the acquisition “could be a problem,” suggesting he will insert himself into the regulatory review of the transaction.
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Angst Turns to Anger in Hollywood as Netflix Hooks Warner Bros.
Much of the entertainment capital fears that Netflix’s deal will lead to more job losses and theater closings and fewer boundary-pushing movies.
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Daily Mail Owner Agrees to Buy The Telegraph, Consolidating Right-Leaning Media in Britain
The deal would combine two of the country’s major newspaper groups, a move likely to attract antitrust scrutiny.
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Paramount, Comcast and Netflix Prepare Bids for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount, Comcast and Netflix are preparing bids to buy all or part of Warner Bros. Discovery, a crown jewel of the industry.
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As Beef Prices Remain High, Trump Calls for Inquiry Into Meatpackers
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into possible collusion among the big meatpackers. The effort may mollify ranchers, but it’s unclear how far it will go.
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Drug With a 30-Year Monopoly Is Target of State-Level Push to Curb Prices
In a first, Colorado will cap the price of Enbrel, an arthritis drug. Using patent tactics, the drugmaker Amgen has aggressively blocked competition for it.