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July 2026 Alcohol Industry Update: Federal Antitrust Developments, Tariff Changes, And Hemp Beverage Legislation
July brought several significant federal and state developments that could reshape alcohol industry competition, pricing practices, distribution structures, and cross-border trade. At the same time, Congress continues to consider sweeping legislation that would establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for hemp-derived delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) beverages. Together, these developments highlight evolving enforcement priorities, new compliance considerations, and potential structural changes that industry participants should monitor closely.
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McDermott Will & Schulte
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Global M&A Trends: 6 Notable Q2 2026 Cases Out Of The US, EU, And UK
Global competition authorities in Q2 2026 delivered a spectrum of enforcement outcomes—from unconditional clearances to structural remedies and deal abandonment—across media, construction, digital services, defense, and visual-content markets. Federal clearance no longer shields transactions from parallel state or private enforcement, while European regulators increasingly weigh competitive pressure from digital platforms and generative AI. The quarter underscores that commercial arrangements ma
Worldwide Anti-trust
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McDermott Will & Schulte
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Eighth Circuit Affirms Landmark Billion Dollar Class Action Settlement In Real Estate Broker Commission Antitrust Litigation
The Eighth Circuit's affirmation of a $1 billion settlement in Burnett v. National Association of Realtors marks a watershed moment in antitrust litigation, fundamentally restructuring how buyer-broker commissions operate in residential real estate. The decision upheld the elimination of NAR's longstanding Cooperative Compensation Rule while addressing critical procedural questions about nationwide class action settlements, release scope, and attorneys' fees. What does this landmark ruling mean for companie
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Duane Morris LLP
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July 2026 Alcohol Industry Update: Federal Antitrust Developments, Tariff Changes, And Hemp Beverage Legislation
July brought several significant federal and state developments that could reshape alcohol industry competition, pricing practices, distribution structures, and cross-border trade. At the same time, Congress continues to consider sweeping legislation that would establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for hemp-derived delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) beverages. Together, these developments highlight evolving enforcement priorities, new compliance considerations, and potential structural changes that industry participants should monitor closely.
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Global M&A Trends: 6 Notable Q2 2026 Cases Out Of The US, EU, And UK
Global competition authorities in Q2 2026 delivered a spectrum of enforcement outcomes—from unconditional clearances to structural remedies and deal abandonment—across media, construction, digital services, defense, and visual-content markets. Federal clearance no longer shields transactions from parallel state or private enforcement, while European regulators increasingly weigh competitive pressure from digital platforms and generative AI. The quarter underscores that commercial arrangements ma
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July 2026 Alcohol Industry Update: Federal Antitrust Developments, Tariff Changes, And Hemp Beverage Legislation
July brought several significant federal and state developments that could reshape alcohol industry competition, pricing practices, distribution structures, and cross-border trade. At the same time, Congress continues to consider sweeping legislation that would establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for hemp-derived delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) beverages. Together, these developments highlight evolving enforcement priorities, new compliance considerations, and potential structural changes that industry participants should monitor closely.
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Florida Launches Antitrust Investigation Into CVS Health And PBM Caremark
Florida's Attorney General has launched an antitrust investigation into CVS Health and its pharmacy benefit manager Caremark, examining whether the company inappropriately steered patients to CVS pharmacies and reimbursed them at higher rates than independent pharmacies. The investigation, part of a broader multi-state scrutiny of PBM business practices, seeks documents and testimony on policies related to transparency, reimbursement rates, audits, and market concentration in an industry where three PBMs co
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Global M&A Trends: 6 Notable Q2 2026 Cases Out Of The US, EU, And UK
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Five Key Things To Know About The Competition Bureau’s Guidance On Cartel Enforcement
Canada's Competition Bureau has released draft Cartel Enforcement Guidelines that consolidate and update guidance on criminal cartel provisions, introducing significant new positions on bid-rigging, foreign-based conspiracies, facilitating practices like MFN clauses, franchise systems, and employer agreements. These proposed guidelines expand the Bureau's enforcement approach beyond established case law and warrant careful attention from Canadian businesses operating in competitive markets.
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The Rise Of Monopoly Maintenance Cases And What It Means Beyond Big Tech
The government's recent wave of Section 2 monopoly maintenance cases signals a significant shift in antitrust enforcement that extends well beyond Big Tech. Ronald F. Wick examines how established market leaders across healthcare, media, and other industries now face heightened scrutiny for maintaining their dominant positions through vertical integration and market power. Understanding the warning signs and compliance considerations has become essential for general counsel navigating this evolving enforcem
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