Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues – Page 51

Joe Kapp’s Lawsuit Paved the Way for N.F.L. Free Agency

The Vikings and Patriots quarterback successfully challenged pro football’s standard contracts in the 1970s, setting a legal precedent that the players’ union used to win later court battles.

By Ken Belson

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As Regulators Block Tech Deals, They Increasingly Look to the Future

British regulators cited the newness of the cloud gaming field to block Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision, a shift in antitrust strategy.

By David McCabe and Kellen Browning

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With Microsoft-Actvision Deal Block, How Often Do Mergers Fall Apart?

British officials blocked Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision, raising the question how often deals fall apart?

By Lazaro Gamio and Lauren Hirsch

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U.K. Blocks Microsoft’s Activision Bid, a Blow to the Tech Giant

The decision barring the takeover of a big video game publisher is a major loss for Microsoft, which also faces pushback from U.S. regulators.

By David McCabe and Kellen Browning

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