Week of April 27, 2026 Top Takeaways IP Misuse and Merger Challenges Expand Antitrust Frontiers: New suits targeting alleged sham patent enforcement in smart devices and consolidation in media markets highlight continued use of Section 2 and Section 7 theories to police both innovation markets and large-scale transactions. Courts Continue to Enforce Strict Market-Definition Standards: Dismissals in cases involving airlines, housing development, and legal-services platforms un

Week of April 20, 2026 Top Takeaways Antitrust Claims Expand into New Industries: A lawsuit in the Christian music touring space shows that antitrust risk can arise in any industry where a few players control access to key opportunities or customers. Courts Require More Than Similar Pricing: Judges dismissed claims where plaintiffs could not show actual coordination, emphasizing that similar pricing alone doesn’t prove a conspiracy. Real Estate and Membership Rules Still Un

Week of April 13, 2026 Top Takeaways Market Power Through Data and Contracts Under Fire: Lawsuits against CoStar claim the company used exclusivity and data restrictions to block competitors, highlighting risks for businesses that control key information platforms. Regulators and Plaintiffs Target Industry Coordination: Cases involving trading cards and advertising practices show continued scrutiny of both mergers and coordinated standards that may limit competition. Courts D

Week of April 6, 2026 Top Takeaways Tech and Hiring Practices Draw New Lawsuits: A resume platform and major employers face claims they used unfair tactics to block competitors and limit worker mobility, showing antitrust risks in both digital and labor markets. More Cases Follow Major Price-Fixing Allegations: New filings tied to fertilizer and healthcare pricing disputes show how large antitrust cases continue to generate additional claims across industries. Settlements Pro