by 21st Century Competition | Jun 12, 2014 | Global Blogs
AT&T is vying for support of its proposed acquisition of DirecTV, touting the merger as a deal that would lead to service bundling and stronger competition against cable giant Comcast. The wireless firm issued a filing to the Federal Communications Commission...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 12, 2014 | Global Blogs
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority is reportedly looking to overhaul the car insurance industry to lower prices after an investigation found unnecessary costs for customers. According to reports, the CMA suggested placing a cap on replacement car charges...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 12, 2014 | Global Blogs
A Morrison & Foerster partner and antitrust lawyer has reportedly received the Burton Award for Legal Achievement, according to reports. Charles Barquist won the award to recognize his excellence in legal writing. Presented in conjunction with the Law Library of...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 12, 2014 | Global Blogs
After two Bouygues mergers failed, reports say the French government is now scrambling to promote telco mergers and protect jobs. According to reports, Bouygues announced plans Wednesday to cut 17 percent of its workforce after two separate deals failed to pan into a...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 12, 2014 | Global Blogs
Goldman Sachs and Bain Capital have reportedly reached a settlement deal to end litigation against the firms for allegedly colluding to drive down the price of acquisitions ahead of the financial crisis. According to court documents filed Wednesday, Goldman and Bain...
