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Vinson & Elkins LLP

Proposed $30 Billion Merger Between Aon And Willis Towers Watson Collapses Under Increased Pressure From The Department Of Justice

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On July 26, 2021, Aon PLC (“Aon”) and Willis Towers Watson PLC (“WTW”) announced the termination of a $30 billion proposed merger, citing an “impasse” with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”). The...more

Cozen O'Connor

2020 Election Impact | Waste Management Merger Antitrust Concerns | NAAG Consumer Protection Conference Highlights

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Antitrust- What a Waste! Merging Waste Disposal Companies Must Divest Assets to Avoid Antitrust Concerns- •The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the AGs of Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin...more

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AGs’ Expanding Focus Due To COVID-19 | New Antitrust Guidelines | AG Sues Timeshare Exit Companies

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2020 AG Elections- Utah Attorney General Fends Off Challenger in Republican Primary- •Incumbent Utah AG Sean Reyes won the July 2, 2020 Republican primary for AG over challenger David Leavitt. •AG Reyes will face...more

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FTC and Pennsylvania AG Sue to Block Merger of Philadelphia Healthcare Systems

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On February 27th, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (AG) filed a lawsuit in federal court to challenge a proposed merger between two Philadelphia-area healthcare...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden's 2020 Insights

Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more

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When “Free” Trials Come With Strings Attached: Attorneys General Ask FTC To Look Into Deceptive Negative Option Marketing

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Consumer Protection- When “Free” Trials Come With Strings Attached: Attorneys General Ask FTC to Look Into Deceptive Negative Option Marketing- Twenty-three AGs, led by New York AG Letitia James and Pennsylvania AG Josh...more

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The State AG Report Weekly Update June 2019 #4

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2020 AG Elections -Republican John Westercamp Announces Candidacy for Indiana Attorney General -John Westercamp, a Republican, announced his candidacy for Indiana AG in 2020....more

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The State AG Report Weekly Update December 2018 #1

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Breaking News- Alaska Governor Appoints Kevin Clarkson as Attorney General- Recently elected Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavey, a Republican, appointed Kevin Clarkson as Attorney General, replacing AG Jahna Lindemuth....more

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The State AG Report Weekly Update September 2018 #4

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2018 AG Elections- Cozen O’Connor State AG Election Tracker Now Features 2018 Election Predictions- Cozen O’Connor’s State AG Election Tracker now features predictions for the 31 AG elections occurring on November 6,...more

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Federal and State Antitrust Enforcement Takeaways From the 2017 ABA Antitrust Law Spring Meeting

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The American Bar Association’s 65th Antitrust Law Spring Meeting held at the end of March included a number of sessions with representatives from federal and state antitrust enforcement agencies. In this first of a three-part...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Pause in Feds v. W.Va. Hospital Merger Battle

On March 24 the Federal Trade Commission issued an order temporarily putting on hold its hearing on the Cabell Huntington Hospital’s proposed acquisition of St. Mary’s Medical Center and Pallottine Health Services....more

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