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Sports

Winston has one of the world’s premier sports law practices. Our work has included some of the most famous legal matters in sports history—including Alston v. NCAA, the case that culminated in a 9–0 Supreme Court victory for the college players against the NCAA; the US$2.15B Los Angeles Dodgers acquisition; McNeil v. the NFL, the landmark antitrust jury trial that led to the establishment of free agency in the NFL; the multi-billion-dollar construction and permanent financings for SoFi Stadium; and Morgan v. USSF, the case that led to a historic equal pay settlement for the players on the Women’s National Team. Our work is transforming this global, multibillion-dollar industry....Read more

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Antitrust Transactions

   

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Competition Corner

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December 17, 2024

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Trump’s Antitrust Strategy Continues to Take Shape with New FTC Picks

On December 10, President-elect Trump announced that he will elevate current FTC commissioner Andrew Ferguson to be the next Chair of the Federal Trade Commission. In a follow-up post, Trump also announced his selection of antitrust lawyer Mark Meador to serve as a new Republican FTC commissioner.

In the Media

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December 17, 2024

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Richard Falek Discusses Merger Enforcement Under Trump’s FTC Pick with The Economist

Winston & Strawn partner Richard Falek discussed what merger enforcement will look like in the new year following incoming President Donald Trump’s pick for Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chair with The Economist. On December 10, Trump announced that Andrew Ferguson, who has been commissioner since April, will be the new chair of the FTC. It was also announced that Gail Slater will lead the antitrust division of the Department of Justice (DOJ)....Read more

Competition Corner

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December 16, 2024

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Another Day, Another Withdrawal: FTC and DOJ Withdraw Decades-Old Antitrust Guidelines for Collaborations Among Competitors

In a manner that can fairly be described by now as “business as usual,” the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division issued a press release on Wednesday, December 11, announcing their decision to withdraw another key regulatory guidance document: the Antitrust Guidelines for Collaborations Among Competitors.  

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What Are Baby HSR Laws?

“Baby HSR” or “mini HSR” laws refer to state-level premerger notification and reporting requirements that resemble the federal Hart-Scott-Rodino Act but tend to apply to smaller transactions valued below the federal notification thresholds. These laws, often focused on specific industries like healthcare, aim to enhance state-level antitrust oversight by requiring companies to notify state authorities of mergers or acquisitions that could impact local competition. Filing obligations, timing, and fees vary by state, with some requiring detailed disclosures about the transaction’s competitive impact within the state. State authorities can investigate, challenge, or impose conditions on transactions even if they are cleared federally. Winston’s Baby HSR survey provides buyers and sellers with a resource to quickly start assessing which states may have premerger notification requirements that impact their transactions....Read more

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What Is the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a government agency established in 1914 to prevent anticompetitive, deceptive, or unfair business practices. The FTC is defined as having a dual mission of: (1) protecting consumers; and (2) promoting competition. Agency expertise and resources are available to federal and state legislatures, as well as other U.S. government agencies. The FTC enforces consumer protection and antitrust laws, and also works to advance consumers’ interests and provide educational programs....Read more
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