Entries by Benjamin Nagin

August Antitrust and Competition Bulletin: Five Global Developments to Watch

Sidley’s August Antitrust and Competition Bulletin examines five developments shaping merger review, private antitrust litigation, and regulatory investigations in the United States and Europe. Among them, the U.S. Department of Justice has revived an expedited “quick look” process for certain Second Requests, the European Commission is considering targeted simplifications to the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, and private plaintiffs are advancing information-sharing claims involving common pricing and data platforms. Click here to read the full post.

June Antitrust and Competition Bulletin: Top-of-Mind Global Antitrust Issues

Recent antitrust developments offer important insights into evolving enforcement priorities on both sides of the Atlantic. This month’s roundup examines the appointment of Stanley Woodward to assume authority to act as Assistant Attorney General for the DOJ Antitrust Division, a leadership change that could influence the Division’s enforcement approach and decision making in the near term. The post also discusses the European Commission’s continued scrutiny of coordination among competitors through minority shareholdings, signaling ongoing concern with information sharing, governance rights, and other conduct that may facilitate anti-competitive behavior.

The update further explores the FTC’s views on merger remedies, recent healthcare merger enforcement actions, and growing regulatory attention to modern pricing practices. Read the full post for key takeaways on the latest antitrust enforcement trends and the compliance considerations they present for businesses.