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Federal Judge Allows Antitrust Case Against Claritev and Health Insurers to Move Forward

 |  Jun 5, 2025

A federal judge has ruled that lawsuits accusing data analytics firm Claritev — formerly known as MultiPlan — and several major health insurers of anti-competitive practices will proceed, rejecting motions to dismiss the claims. The ruling, issued by Judge Matthew Kennelly of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District…

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Former DOJ Antitrust Leader Launches Bid for Colorado Attorney General
 |  Jun 5, 2025

Hetal Doshi, a former top official at the U.S. Department of Justice known for leading major antitrust cases against corporate titans, has announced her campaign to become Colorado’s next attorney general. Doshi, a Democrat, declared her candidacy on Thursday, emphasizing her legal background and the need for strong leadership at…

EU Set to Approve SES’s $3.1 Billion Takeover of Intelsat
 |  Jun 5, 2025

Luxembourg-based satellite operator SES is on track to receive unconditional approval from the European Union for its $3.1 billion acquisition of U.S. rival Intelsat, according to sources familiar with the matter, per Reuters. The deal marks a significant consolidation move within the European space communications sector, aimed at creating a…

Reddit Files Suit Against Anthropic Over Alleged Data Misuse for AI Training
 |  Jun 5, 2025

Reddit has launched a legal battle against artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, alleging the company improperly used Reddit’s content to train its AI models without permission or compensation. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in San Francisco Superior Court, is the latest in a growing wave of legal actions targeting how AI developers…

Congressional Hearing Scrutinizes Ivy League Tuition and Alleged Antitrust Violations
 |  Jun 5, 2025

A recent House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing has intensified scrutiny on Ivy League universities, raising concerns about rising tuition costs and potential violations of federal antitrust laws. The hearing, conducted by the Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, follows an April announcement by Republican lawmakers launching an investigation…

Ban On State AI Laws Facing Mounting Opposition From State Policymakers
 |  Jun 4, 2025

A provision in the “Big Beautiful” budget reconciliation bill passed by the House of Representatives that would ban states from enforcing laws regulating AI and “automated decision-making systems” for 10 years is facing growing opposition from states and skepticism on Capitol Hill. On Tuesday, a bipartisan group of 260 lawmakers…

FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington to Step Down After Four-Year Tenure
 |  Jun 4, 2025

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) member Nathan Simington announced his plans to resign this week, concluding a tenure that began in late 2020. His departure will mark the end of more than four years of service with the regulatory agency, according to Reuters. Simington, a Republican appointee, was confirmed to the FCC…

Senators Question Lack of Antitrust Action in Rocket Companies’ Redfin Deal
 |  Jun 4, 2025

A group of prominent U.S. lawmakers is pressing federal regulators to explain their decision not to challenge Rocket Companies’ $1.75 billion acquisition of real estate platform Redfin, raising alarms over potential threats to competition in the housing sector. In a letter sent Wednesday, a coalition of senators, including Elizabeth Warren…

Microsoft Launches Free Cybersecurity Program for EU Governments
 |  Jun 4, 2025

Microsoft has introduced a no-cost cybersecurity initiative tailored for European governments, per Reuters. The program, launched on Wednesday, is designed to tackle the growing risks posed by cyberattacks—particularly those powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The initiative comes at a time when Europe has experienced a sharp rise in cyber incidents, many…

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