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“Live Nation made the Mafia look like saints.” Concert promoter Tommy Dorfman tells us about threats, blacklists & kickbacks in his 15-year lawsuit with Live Nation. 🎟️ $1,000 tickets? This is why. 📺 Watch the full Capitol Forum interview: thecapitolforum.com/resources/prop…
Dick's Sporting Goods/Foot Locker: Buyer Poised to Pull, Refile HSR Form; FTC Staff Evaluating Product Market, Closeness of Competition, Online Constraint Questions $DKS $FL $JD $JDSPY $NKE library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/8rw6z1kbh… h/t @HanqingC & @jbliss1987
LiveRamp: Privacy Class Action Lawsuit Against Data Broker Can Advance, U.S. District Judge Rules $EFX $EXPGY $EXPN $META $ORCL $RAMP $TRU library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/8rwdy4448… h/t @EthanEhrenhaft
MAUDE Monthly: Reports from Manufacturers and Distributors Bounce Back After Sharp Drop; Inspire IPG, Rxsight LAL Reports Increase $INSP $MASI $MDT $NYXH $PHG $RXST $XRAY library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/8rw363y1v… h/t @Trevor_Baine
💥 We have an action-packed week of virtual events at the Capitol Forum! 💡 From timely discussions on tech regulation to antitrust enforcement, there’s something for everyone. 🔗 To RSVP and stay up-to-date on all our events, visit our website: thecapitolforum.com/conferences/
Anthropic Facing Massive Potential Damages in Newly Certified Copyright Class Action; Other AI Companies Also at Risk $BABA $BIDU $GOOG $GOOGL $META $MSFT library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/8rvnhkk5h… h/t @SaraMorrison
The European Antitrust Agenda: UK Lawmakers Scrutinize CMA $BBVA $GLW $GOOG $GOOGL library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/8rtr2xpvk… h/t @CC_Antitrust, @lydimcg, @vesela_g, & @JavierespBX
⌛️ Time is running out to save your spot for this upcoming conversation with @realtahiramin of @IMAKglobal! 🔗 RSVP today: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/52234…
💊 How does the U.S. patent system shape drug prices? And who profits? Join us Tuesday, July 22 at 11:00 a.m. EDT for more on these topics with @realtahiramin, co-founder and CEO of @IMAKglobal. 🔗 RSVP: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/52234…
Prosus/Just Eat Takeaway[dot]com: Acquirer To Offer EC Divestiture Remedies, Sources Say $JET $JTKWY $TKWY library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/8rhr7dmh7… h/t @JavierespBX
💡🎨 What do recent court rulings mean for artists, platforms, and generative AI? For a closer look, join us Monday, July 28 at 1:00 p.m. EDT for a timely conversation with @keithkup, CEO of the @Unite4Copyright. 🔗 RSVP & learn more: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/81959…

BlackRock/Allete: Judge's Recommendation Energizes Opponents as Focus Turns to Commission Decision in Fall $ALE $BLK library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/8reugqtuf… h/t @jaarbutus & @jbliss1987
📊 What did we learn from the Steris/Synergy merger? Join us July 24th at 10:30am EDT for a conversation with @jeremysandford. Now at Econic Partners, he was formerly an economist at the FTC. 🔗 RSVP: register.gotowebinar.com/register/66215… 📄 Read Jeremy's new paper: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cf…
