Competition law

Yellow Pages launches nationwide cover art competition

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Biography, Celebrate, Painting, Social media, Competition law, Ice cream, Senior, Yellow pages, Marketing, Creativity, Customer service, Directory

MONTREAL, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yellow Pages Digital & Media Solutions Limited (“Yellow Pages”), a leading Canadian digital media and marketing company, is thrilled to announce a nationwide art competition “Our Cover, Your Canvas”.

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  • MONTREAL, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yellow Pages Digital & Media Solutions Limited (“Yellow Pages”), a leading Canadian digital media and marketing company, is thrilled to announce a nationwide art competition “Our Cover, Your Canvas”.
  • Competition Details: Participants are invited to submit their artwork through a dedicated competition website: www.ypsolutions.ca/submissions or www.ypsolutions.ca/soumissions .
  • Prize: The confirmed winners will have their artwork featured on the front cover of selected Yellow Pages print directories across Canada starting in 2025.
  • “At Yellow Pages, we connect people and businesses in neighbourhoods across Canada through our print, digital properties and services.

Charles River Associates (CRA) Announces Vice President Promotions

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Finance, Consulting, Business, Professional Services, Legal, Inclusion, Competition law, Equal employment opportunity, Corruption, Labour, Risk, Employment, CRA International, CRA, Diversity, CRAI, Energy, Fraud, Heart, Management

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services , today announced the promotions of four new vice presidents.

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  • Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services , today announced the promotions of four new vice presidents.
  • “Andrea Asoni is an extraordinary economist and an integral part of CRA’s global Competition Practice,” said Vice President and Global Practice Leader Margaret Sanderson .
  • “Andrea has showcased exceptional leadership of large teams, as well as thought leadership, in many matters including high-stakes litigated mergers,” added Elizabeth Bailey , CRA vice president.
  • “Anant Kumar is a consultant who brings deep expertise in energy infrastructure and markets to help clients solve complex strategic questions around the energy transition,” said Vice President Jim McMahon , CRA vice president.

LIVE NATION ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Consumer, Competition law, Live Nation Entertainment, Telephone, News, LYV, The New York Times, Letter, Ticketmaster, DOJ, Policy, Politico, Knowledge, Congress, Defendant, Music, Senate, Pressure, P.C, NPR

Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of Live Nation have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.

Key Points: 
  • Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of Live Nation have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.
  • On November 18, 2022, The New York Times reported that the DOJ had opened an antitrust investigation into Ticketmaster and Live Nation after the ticketing platform’s systems crashed during a highly-anticipated presale for Taylor Swift tickets.
  • The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects.
  • There is no cost or obligation to you.

Court Provides Final Approval of Settlement with Direct Purchaser Class in the Multidistrict Antitrust Litigation; Final Court Approval Concludes the Antitrust Multidistrict Litigation

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Indivior, Court, Competition law, District court, MDL

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Indivior PLC (LSE: INDV; Nasdaq: INDV), a leading addiction treatment company, today announced that its subsidiary, Indivior Inc., has received final Court approval for its settlement with the Direct Purchaser class, concluding the anti-trust multi-district litigation ("MDL") matter.

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Indivior PLC (LSE: INDV; Nasdaq: INDV), a leading addiction treatment company, today announced that its subsidiary, Indivior Inc., has received final Court approval for its settlement with the Direct Purchaser class, concluding the anti-trust multi-district litigation ("MDL") matter.
  • On October 22, 2023, Indivior Inc. entered into a settlement agreement with the remaining Direct Purchaser class for $385m.
  • On February 27, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania entered an order granting final judgement and order of dismissal approving the Direct Purchaser class settlement and dismissing the Direct Purchaser class claims.
  • This ruling concludes the Antitrust MDL.

LATHAM & WATKINS ELECTS 19 NEW PARTNERS

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that 19 counsel have been elected to the partnership, effective March 1. Each delivers exceptional advice and service to clients in distinct areas of practice.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that 19 counsel have been elected to the partnership, effective March 1.
  • "I am tremendously proud of our newest partners, whose legal skills, commitment to client service, and dedication to teamwork epitomize what it means to be a Latham partner.
  • We're excited about their continued success and the substantial contributions they will bring to our firm and our clients," said Rich Trobman, Chair and Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins.
  • The counsel who have been elected partners are:
    Joshua Bledsoe (Orange County) is a member of the Environment, Land & Resources Practice and Corporate Department.

Norton Rose Fulbright’s second annual Global M&A Trends and Risks Report reveals optimistic outlook for deal activity in 2024

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Policy, Growth, ESG, Pressure, AI, Environment, Acuris, Competition law, Corporation, Lawyer, Artificial intelligence, Optimism, Private law, M&A

Drawing from both qualitative and quantitative insights, the report offers a comprehensive global perspective with breakdowns for every region and numerous sectors, yielding a thorough analysis of many key trends and risks impacting the M&A landscape in the year ahead.

Key Points: 
  • Drawing from both qualitative and quantitative insights, the report offers a comprehensive global perspective with breakdowns for every region and numerous sectors, yielding a thorough analysis of many key trends and risks impacting the M&A landscape in the year ahead.
  • While ESG guidelines rank among the most important deal drivers, one-quarter of respondents (25%) include ESG-related regulation among the top two factors most likely to suppress deal activity in 2024.
  • The report also examines changes in deal size, acquirer appetites, M&A motivations and the impact of geopolitical tensions and supply chain challenges on M&A activity.
  • Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions.

LIVE NATION ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Saturday, December 23, 2023
Class Action Lawsuit, Professional Services, Legal, Telephone, Senate, Music, Live Nation Entertainment, Competition law, NPR, Ticketmaster, Consumer, LYV, News, Congress, Politico, DOJ, Knowledge, P.C, The New York Times, Letter, Defendant, Pressure, Policy

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint that was filed against Live Nation on August 4, 2023 with a Class Period from February 23, 2022 to July 28, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint that was filed against Live Nation on August 4, 2023 with a Class Period from February 23, 2022 to July 28, 2023.
  • Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of Live Nation have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.
  • On November 18, 2022, The New York Times reported that the DOJ had opened an antitrust investigation into Ticketmaster and Live Nation after the ticketing platform’s systems crashed during a highly-anticipated presale for Taylor Swift tickets.
  • There is no cost or obligation to you.

Government of Canada announces reappointment of Matthew Boswell as Commissioner of Competition

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Competition Bureau, Government, Competition law, Competition Act, The Honourable, Act, Competition, Future, Bureau, Commissioner, The Act, Parliament, Policy

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the reappointment of Matthew Boswell as Commissioner of Competition for a two-year term, effective February 27, 2024.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the reappointment of Matthew Boswell as Commissioner of Competition for a two-year term, effective February 27, 2024.
  • Matthew Boswell has been leading the Competition Bureau in its efforts to reinforce competition in Canada's economy since 2019.
  • In 2022, a first series of important amendments to the Competition Act strengthened the Bureau's ability to protect Canadian consumers, businesses and workers from anti-competitive conduct.
  • Mr. Boswell's reappointment comes as the Government of Canada looks to complete a comprehensive modernization of the Competition Act, in an effort to create market transparency and enhance competition, and as the Bureau continues to help improve affordability and consumer choice across Canada.

LIVE NATION ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Class Action Lawsuit, Professional Services, Legal, Defendant, NPR, Pressure, NYSE, Telephone, The New York Times, Competition law, Senate, LYV, Live Nation Entertainment, Music, Jeanne Eagels (film), DOJ, Ticketmaster, P.C, Politico, Congress, Knowledge, Letter, News, Consumer, Policy, Cryptocurrency

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint that was filed against Live Nation on August 4, 2023 with a Class Period from February 23, 2022 to July 28, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint that was filed against Live Nation on August 4, 2023 with a Class Period from February 23, 2022 to July 28, 2023.
  • Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of Live Nation have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.
  • On November 18, 2022, The New York Times reported that the DOJ had opened an antitrust investigation into Ticketmaster and Live Nation after the ticketing platform’s systems crashed during a highly-anticipated presale for Taylor Swift tickets.
  • There is no cost or obligation to you.

News/Media Alliance Commends Senator Tom Umberg, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks for Holding CA Senate Judiciary Committee Informational Hearing on Importance of Journalism

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
News Media Alliance, Big Tech, Research, Organization, Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism, Senate, Freedom of information, Importance, California State Assembly, Communication, JCPA, Democracy, Information Age, Competition law, News, Legislation, Meta, Hearing, Journalism

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today the California Senate Judiciary Committee will hold an Informational Hearing on "The Importance of Journalism in the Digital Age." Senator Tom Umberg is holding the Hearing to give California legislators the opportunity to learn more about the state of journalism in the state, the challenges local newsrooms face and potential solutions, and how the California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA, AB 886) in particular can help support a vibrant free press.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today the California Senate Judiciary Committee will hold an Informational Hearing on "The Importance of Journalism in the Digital Age."
  • "We applaud Assemblymember Wicks and Senator Umberg for their commitment to sustaining journalism and their dedication to the California Journalism & Preservation Act (CJPA)," said News/Media Alliance President & CEO Danielle Coffey.
  • The CJPA and JCPA directly address these challenges and are a crucial part of the solution to preserving local journalism.
  • Headquartered just outside Washington, D.C., the association focuses on ensuring the future of journalism through communication, research, advocacy, and innovation.