In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit kept an $85 million judgment against Ingevity, a company that tried to defend itself with a patent‑misuse argument. The dispute began when Ingevity sold its carbon‑filtering technology for cars and bundled the license with other items that were not protected
Mark Hamer, who served as the second‑level officer in the U. S. Justice Department’s antitrust office, has stepped down after nearly a year in the position. He announced his departure on LinkedIn and said he had promised to serve for only a year when he accepted the role. Hamer noted that 2025 wa
The White House is looking into whether U. S. homebuilders might be colluding to keep prices high, a move aimed at easing the nation’s housing crisis. Officials say they are reviewing evidence that builders could be sharing data through a group called Leading Builders of America. The associati
Apple is facing a serious legal challenge. A company called Reincubate is suing Apple, claiming the tech giant broke U. S. antitrust laws. They say Apple is making it hard for users to switch to other platforms. This isn't the first time Apple has faced such accusations. The U. S. government also fi
Live Nation Entertainment is in hot water. A judge is deciding if a big lawsuit against them should continue. The lawsuit claims Live Nation is playing dirty, using its power to control the music and ticketing world. Investors seem hopeful, as the company's stock went up after a recent court hearing
A high-stakes showdown is unfolding in Hollywood as Netflix and Paramount battle for control of Warner Bros. Discovery. Netflix has upped the ante with an all-cash offer, aiming to secure a $72 billion merger and outmaneuver Paramount's hostile takeover attempt. The latest move comes after Netflix
Big tech companies are getting sneaky. They're hiring entire teams from startups without buying them outright. This way, they avoid the usual checks and balances that come with big mergers. The FTC is onto them. They're worried this could stifle competition in the AI world before it even gets a chan
The recent merger of Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery, including HBO Max, has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. This massive deal, valued at $82. 7 billion, combines two of the biggest streaming platforms, raising concerns about market dominance and consumer choices. The merger
Netflix is making a huge move. They're buying Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Studios, and HBO Max. This deal could shake up the streaming world. It might also catch the attention of antitrust regulators. The companies say this merger will benefit viewers. They promise a bigger content library, lower pri
A legal battle that shook the world of stock car racing came to an end. NASCAR agreed to make team charters permanent. This change affects how teams earn money and compete. The fight started when Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports sued NASCAR. They accused the racing series of ac
