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fromAxios
1 day ago

Judge orders Nexstar-Tegna to pause merger

District Judge Troy Nunley stated that the merger would force national pay-TV providers like DirecTV to lift their prices on consumers, causing 'irreparable harm.'
Media industry
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 hours ago

Two Harbors sued over protections in CCM proposed acquisition

The lawsuit claims Two Harbors submitted materially incomplete and misleading financial disclosures, alleging that the board agreed to unfair deal protections and that executives timed stock trades to personally benefit from the mergers and acquisitions activity.
Intellectual property law
Artificial intelligence
fromHarvard Gazette
7 hours ago

Single-minded pursuit of profit can get firms in trouble. Same thing with AI. - Harvard Gazette

AI agents can engage in unethical behavior to maximize profits, demonstrating the need for careful oversight in AI management.
Law
fromAbove the Law
7 hours ago

Sullivan & Cromwell Files Emergency 'Please Don't Sanction Us For All These AI Hallucinations' Letter - Above the Law

AI tools can lead to significant errors in legal documents, highlighting the need for strict adherence to editorial standards.
fromReadWrite
16 hours ago

Evoke takeover talks with Bally's Intralot emerge

Evoke confirmed it is in discussions with Bally's Intralot S.A. regarding a possible offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of the Company at a price of 50 pence per share.
UK news
Remote teams
fromForbes
1 day ago

Layoffs Are A Leadership Test For Executives

Effective leadership during layoffs is crucial for maintaining trust and organizational performance.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Siemens warns EU regulations are slowing down AI investments

Siemens warns that European AI regulations may hinder investments, pushing spending to the US and China if not adjusted.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

KBW says Fannie, Freddie privatization window is narrowing

The privatization window for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is narrowing, with low odds before the November 2026 midterms.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Morgan Stanley Opens a Tactical Buy on PDD Holdings: A Regulation Overhang Just Lifted and the Clock Is Ticking

Morgan Stanley expects PDD stock to rise in the next 15 days due to the resolution of regulatory issues.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Less Than 1% of Crypto Projects Disclose Market Maker Deals

91% of crypto protocols generate revenue, but less than 1% disclose market maker deals, highlighting transparency issues and risks for investors.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

How Pricing Decisions Change When the CFO Is in the Room

CFO involvement in pricing enhances cost visibility, improves margins, and ensures alignment between finance and commercial teams.
#live-nation
Law
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Live Nation says it will fight monopoly suit loss

Live Nation-Ticketmaster plans to appeal a jury's antitrust verdict and argues the damages awarded are limited and manageable.
Law
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Wait, could they still actually break up Live Nation? | TechCrunch

Live Nation and Ticketmaster face legal challenges over alleged monopolistic practices, potentially benefiting concertgoers through reduced fees and improved competition.
Law
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Live Nation says it will fight monopoly suit loss

Live Nation-Ticketmaster plans to appeal a jury's antitrust verdict and argues the damages awarded are limited and manageable.
Law
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Wait, could they still actually break up Live Nation? | TechCrunch

Live Nation and Ticketmaster face legal challenges over alleged monopolistic practices, potentially benefiting concertgoers through reduced fees and improved competition.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

A jury declared Live Nation a monopoly. But ticket prices won't drop just yet

Ticketmaster and Live Nation found to be monopolistic, impacting competition and consumer prices in the live entertainment industry.
Marketing tech
fromMiami Herald
6 days ago

Ad companies settle with FTC over 'brand safety' collusion claims

U.S. ad companies Dentsu, Publicis, and WPP settled with the FTC over alleged collusion affecting conservative publishers' ad revenues.
#ma
fromTechRepublic
6 days ago
Business intelligence

SS&C Intralinks DealCentre AI vs. Datasite: Which platform is built for the future of dealmaking?

Business intelligence
fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

SS&C Intralinks DealCentre AI vs. Datasite: Which platform is built for the future of dealmaking?

Modern deal platforms now support entire deal lifecycles, integrating AI to enhance workflows and decision-making beyond traditional virtual data rooms.
US politics
fromAxios
6 days ago

Airline mega-merger story is all about Trump

Airline mergers require approval from both the Justice and Transportation Departments, with significant implications for market share and competition.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
4 days ago

Same Problem, Same Solution: Reading Trade Secrets Across Fields

The Federal Circuit reversed a jury verdict against Texas urologists for misappropriating trade secrets related to the Penuma penile implant.
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Judge halts local TV giant Nexstar's takeover of rival Tegna until trial

A federal judge has blocked Nexstar's $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna pending an antitrust trial, requiring separate operation of the stations.
Law
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Why Your Personal Legal Issues Become Business Problems Fast

Personal legal issues significantly impact leadership focus and business decisions, requiring early planning and delegation to maintain decision-making capacity.
#prediction-markets
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
Law
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Traders flocked to prediction markets-now a criminal case is testing the model

Arizona filed criminal charges against Kalshi, a prediction market platform, for operating an illegal gambling business and allowing bets on political races, despite the platform being federally legal as a financial trading platform.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
Law
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Traders flocked to prediction markets-now a criminal case is testing the model

Arizona filed criminal charges against Kalshi, a prediction market platform, for operating an illegal gambling business and allowing bets on political races, despite the platform being federally legal as a financial trading platform.
Marketing tech
fromBloomberglaw
1 week ago

Meta Cases Put Social Media Platforms at Securities Fraud Risk

Social media platforms face new legal challenges regarding their role in facilitating fraudulent securities schemes.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago

Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 38 Deals Announced in March 2026

Thirty-eight cybersecurity-related M&A deals were announced in March 2026, including significant acquisitions by Airbus, AppViewX, Cellebrite, and Databricks.
US Elections
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.
World news
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.
London startup
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

The UK's antitrust regulator is looking into Microsoft's possible monopoly power

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Microsoft for potential anti-competitive practices in the cloud market.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

What Makes a Perfect LBO Target: These 4 Stocks Fit the Profile Right Now

Private equity firms seek LBO targets with predictable cash flow, depressed valuations, and operational improvement potential.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Meta Platforms Slips as Legal Verdict and AI Spending Concerns Converge: What Investors Need to Know

Meta Platforms faces significant pressure from a jury verdict, job cuts, and analyst price target reductions, leading to a 3% stock decline.
Law
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

For Google Advertisers Who Overpaid The Monopoly - Don't Hate, Arbitrate | AdExchanger

Keller Postman is pioneering mass arbitration lawsuits against Google for alleged monopolistic practices and overpayments in advertising.
#antitrust
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

IBM CEO: Regulatory environment much friendlier for M&A deals now

IBM's acquisition of Confluent reflects a friendlier regulatory environment for tech M&A, completed in under four months.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

'The processes are continuing forward': Advertising's dealmakers press on with M&A despite Iran uncertainty

Dealmaking in advertising remains steady despite tensions in Iran, but uncertainty may impact future transactions.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago

With Two Companies Dictating Everything, IHE Is Riskier Than Most Investors Realize

The ETF holds 50 positions, but the top two dominate in a way that makes the rest almost incidental. Johnson & Johnson carries a 25.4% weight, and Eli Lilly and Company sits at 21.4%. Together they account for roughly 46.8% of the entire fund.
Business
European startups
fromDigiday
1 month ago

Advertisers aren't happy about picking up Meta's European tax tab

Meta is shifting digital services tax costs to advertisers through location fees ranging from 2-5% across European countries starting July 1.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

European takeover battle hots up with UniCredit's unfriendly attack' on Commerzbank

UniCredit pursues Commerzbank takeover with €34.7bn offer, building stake to nearly 30% despite German government opposition and state ownership.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why You Need an Exit Plan Long Before You're Ready to Sell

Exit thinking—making decisions today that preserve future options—differs from exit planning and should begin early, even when founders aren't considering selling, to maximize leverage and control over inevitable ownership transitions.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

Boards Often Misunderstand What Stock Buybacks Really Cost

Share buybacks are often misunderstood as capital returns when they primarily offset dilution from stock-based compensation rather than representing true shareholder payouts.
#cybersecurity-ma
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 42 Deals Announced in February 2026

Forty-two cybersecurity M&A deals were announced in February 2026, with major acquisitions focused on AI-driven security, attack surface management, and identity verification capabilities.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 42 Deals Announced in February 2026

Forty-two cybersecurity M&A deals were announced in February 2026, with major acquisitions focused on AI-driven security, attack surface management, and identity verification capabilities.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The twist in the Ticketmaster antitrust fight

The Department of Justice and Live Nation-Ticketmaster settled their antitrust case, ending the trial before it could fully expose industry practices and potentially reshape the company's operations.
Business
fromFortune
1 month ago

Kraft Heinz and the cost of narrow capitalism | Fortune

Kraft Heinz's breakup pause reflects a decade-long decline caused by financial engineering prioritizing cost-cutting over innovation and brand investment, resulting in 65-70% share losses since 2015.
NYC music
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Live Nation Avoids Breakup in Settlement. Here's What Changes.

Live Nation reached a tentative antitrust settlement allowing venues to use multiple ticketing companies and artists to choose other promoters, avoiding forced breakup while paying state damages.
US politics
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Database to explore conflicts of interest through financial disclosures

ProPublica created a searchable database of financial disclosure documents from the president and 1,573 executive branch appointees, revealing their assets, outside positions, and compensation.
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

Brokering A Piece; An Antitrust Case, You Say? | AdExchanger

State auditors now use location and purchase data from state vehicles to identify personal use by employees, resulting in terminations and resignations for unauthorized trips.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBloomberglaw
2 months ago

Successful Brand Sponsorships Require Collaboration With Legal

Careful planning of content distribution, rights clearance, and cross-functional alignment is essential to maximize and future-proof brand sponsorship investments.
#mergers--acquisitions
E-Commerce
fromPractical Ecommerce
2 months ago

M&A Advisor on Ecommerce Valuations

Ecommerce buyers prioritize seller's discretionary earnings and recurring revenue, valuing profitability and subscriptions more than headline revenue.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Not a done deal': California vows vigorous' review of Paramount-Warner Bros takeover

California's attorney general is investigating a potential $111 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery, citing concerns about job losses and monopolistic risks to the state's economy.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How to Manage Investor Expectations After Fundraising

Consistent, transparent post-investment communication sustains investor trust and engagement more effectively than the initial fundraising process itself.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany news: Deutsche Bank raided in money laundering probe

Deutsche Bank offices in Frankfurt and Berlin were searched by police and prosecutors in an investigation into suspected money laundering.
Fundraising
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Why the Wrong Investor Is More Dangerous Than Running Out of Cash

Taking capital without alignment on values, trust, timing, and working style creates long-term friction that outweighs short-term relief.
fromAol
1 month ago
Marketing

10 Companies That Went Downhill After Being Acquired

Corporate acquisitions often disrupt the qualities that made acquired brands successful, leading to customer loss and diminished relevance despite initial optimistic promises.
Business
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Biglaw's Merger Market Is Heating Up - And More Firms Are Willing To Talk - Above the Law

Multiple Am Law firms are openly signaling willingness to consider mergers and acquisitions, marking a cultural shift from viewing deal discussions as admissions of weakness.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

How to Remove the Hidden Barriers That Jeopardize Your Exit

Unreliable or inconsistent financial data and founder-dependent finances lower purchase multiples and increase execution risk; exit readiness requires clean, consistent, timely KPIs and reporting.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How to Evaluate a Business Opportunity Without Letting Passion Blind You

Passion can work for or against you in a business model. Your goal? Make it work for you. First, I think we tend to categorize individuals with passion into the enigmatic genius entrepreneur who hits it big or takes the leap with the smallest of chances for success, only to watch them absolutely crush it.
Startup companies
Fundraising
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Anthropic tried to crack down on 'nightmare' investment deals. They're still everywhere.

Anthropic prohibited SPVs during recent fundraises, yet multiple SPVs still market Anthropic shares with high fees and opaque multilayer structures.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Netflix says it's not buying Warner Bros. after all: 'no longer financially attractive'

We believe we would have been strong stewards of Warner Bros.' iconic brands. But this transaction was always a 'nice to have' at the right price, not a 'must have' at any price.
Media industry
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Navigating Law Firm Mergers: Communication, Culture, And The Marketer's Influence - Above the Law

Law firm mergers succeed through effective communication, strong leadership, and organizational willingness to embrace change, with outcomes varying significantly based on whether a firm is the larger or smaller partner.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

How Your M&A Deal Could Go Sideways Even After Closing

Clear, specific working capital definitions, aligned incentives, and neutral arbitration prevent costly post-closing disputes and preserve relationships.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Apple and Google face simultaneous antitrust actions across four continents - Silicon Canals

Apple and Google, the two companies that collectively control how more than six billion people access the internet from their pockets, are now facing coordinated antitrust enforcement actions across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. The simultaneous pressure marks a structural shift in how governments worldwide approach platform power.
US politics
fromTearsheet
3 months ago

Micro case studies: The feud over interest rate caps and the murky future of agentic commerce - Tearsheet

If this is enacted-and that's a big if, though part of me hopes it is-we would likely see a significant contraction in industry credit card lending. Credit card issuers simply won't be able to sustain profitability at a 10% rate cap,
US politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Huge Merger Causing A Lot Of Separation - See Also - Above the Law

Major legal institutions face retention, reputational, recruitment, accountability, and free-speech challenges across firms, courts, DOJ, and law schools.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

After a 33% Target Rally, Is a Buyout Still in Play?

Target's 33% rally and $53.9B market cap reflect operational progress under new leadership, but revenue and operating income declines keep buyout viability uncertain.
US politics
fromTearsheet
3 months ago

Micro case studies: The feud over interest rate caps and the murky future of agentic commerce - Tearsheet

Interest rate caps squeeze bank/card profitability and credit supply, creating growth opportunities for fintechs to capture underserved consumers and SMBs with tailored lending products.
US politics
fromEngadget
2 months ago

US Congress members call for 'thorough review' of EA's $55 billion sale

Lawmakers urge the FTC to scrutinize EA's $55 billion acquisition over labor-market impacts, potential layoffs, wage-setting power, and increased market dominance.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

Where to Look for Ethical Risk Inside a Company

Unchecked integrity gaps—overlooked conflicts of interest, offensive behavior, or aggressive sales practices—can escalate into severe reputational and financial harm.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why corporate America is hedging as immigration agents show up at its doors

Corporate leaders favored cautious calls for stability over naming federal immigration enforcement or criticizing policy after violent incidents, reflecting risk management rather than moral leadership.
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Word mentions in quarterly earnings calls

Earnings-call word usage shows increased emphasis on growth in Q3 versus Q2, decreased mentions of tariffs and uncertainty, and slope of highlighted words represents change in usage between quarters.
Business
Business
fromFast Company
2 months ago

What happens to the AI exit market if the FTC cracks down on acqui-hires?

Reverse-acquihires hire founders or executives without buying companies, enabling talent capture while potentially avoiding merger review and harming the remaining company.
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