Biden’s Antitrust Team Isn’t Backing Down From a Fight
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Biden’s Antitrust Team Isn’t Backing Down From a Fight

Newly released guidelines for mergers show that despite legal setbacks, top competition officials intend to keep scrutinizing takeovers and technology giants.
Biden Administration Unveils Tougher Guidelines on Mergers
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Biden Administration Unveils Tougher Guidelines on Mergers

The proposed road map for regulatory reviews, last updated in 2020, includes a focus on tech platforms for the first time.
Pressured by U.S., PGA Tour and Saudi Fund Drop Key Part of Golf Deal
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Pressured by U.S., PGA Tour and Saudi Fund Drop Key Part of Golf Deal

The two parties had promised not to poach each other’s players. Their decision to abandon that clause removes one of the few binding provisions of the agreement that has rocked golf.