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Former NJ acting comptroller Walsh joins Langer Grogan
At Langer Grogan & Diver PC, Kevin Walsh will focus on consumer protection, whistleblower and antitrust cases.
NJ sues Novartis over alleged generic drug price fixing
New Jersey joins a multistate lawsuit accusing Novartis and Sandoz of price fixing 31 generic drugs, raising costs for consumers, Medicare and Medicaid.
Verisk scraps $2.4B AccuLynx acquisition after FTC delay
The Jersey City-based buyer terminated the agreement, citing FTC delays in completing its review, and triggering a mandatory debt redemption.
FTC clears $36B Mars-Kellanova deal as EU review continues
The acquisition would mark the largest in the industry since 2008. Together, the companies would account for roughly 12% of the U.S. snacking and candy industry.
NJ joins Live Nation, Ticketmaster antitrust suit
“For decades, New Jersey has long enjoyed a vibrant music scene – from jazz in Newark to rock on the Jersey Shore – and both fans and artists have been hurt by the complicated business web Live Nation has built since it purchased Ticketmaster in 2010,” said New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin.
New Jersey AG office launches dedicated antitrust protection unit
“With this move, we are acting to safeguard the interests of our residents and foster a fair and competitive marketplace for all,” said New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin.
New Jersey joins Apple antitrust suit
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the complaint alleges the company is monopolizing the smartphone market "by making other products worse.”
Amazon seeks to dismiss antitrust suit filed by FTC, NJ and 16 other states
The Seattle-based mega-retailer argues that what the claims deem as anti-competitive behavior are “common retail practices that presumptively benefit consumers” and “are the essence of competition.”
NJ leads multistate coalition supporting no-poach class action suit
The case centers on the provisions used by tax preparation chain Jackson Hewitt in its franchise agreements, which the group of attorneys general from 18 states and the District of Columbia describe as "presumptively unlawful."
NJ joins FTC, 16 other states in antitrust lawsuit against Amazon
The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general allege that the e-commerce giant is a monopolist that suffocates competitors and raises costs for both sellers and consumers. The retailer is refuting the claims.
JetBlue, Spirit merger hits snag as DOJ sues to block it (updated)
“Ultra-low-cost carriers make air travel possible so more Americans can take a much-needed family vacation or celebrate or mourn together with loved ones,” said Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta. “We allege that the proposed merger would lead to fewer seats and higher prices for travelers.”
New Jersey joins federal, multistate antitrust suit against Google
The U.S. Department of Justice and attorneys general of eight states allege the tech giant has attempted to eliminate competition in the digital advertising marketplace and create a monopoly over all advertising bought and sold on the internet.
