June 24, 2015
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A federal judge ruled Sysco Corp's $3.5 billion merger with US Foods should be stopped for further review.
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New technologies can often disrupt the balance between public and private interests in copyright law. For example, the Internet has facilitated the dissemination of artistic works by allowing users to mass distribute files within seconds.
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Antitrust Buzz 
Carlos Mena-Labarthe
It is a common place nowadays to say that antitrust authorities have relied significantly (or over relied) on leniency applications to detect cartels. Some intend this as a criticism; others intend this as recognition of the strategy.
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Price Fixing

Lawsuit alleges price-fixing among gas distributors

Agency Design

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Mergers and Acquisitions

Dallas billionaire pursuing $53.1 billion energy merger

Decision Reversals

Apple says it will pay Taylor Swift for streams 

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Per Hellstrom & Thomas Kramler
The interface of competition, standards, and patents has received increased attention over the past few years, in particular in the information, communication, and technologies sector.
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