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SSENSE Survives: Founders Reclaim Control Amid Bankruptcy

Yasmin SobhanianAntitrust Law, Bankruptcy Law, Fashion Law, News & Insights

More than just an online store, SSENSE is a Montreal-based luxury e-commerce retailer known for high fashion curation, emerging designers, and editorial-driven retail experiences for an international consumer base.[1] However, as a Canadian company whose primary market is the United …

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5 weeks or 5 years? Live Nation Antitrust Judge Suggests DOJ’s Unwillingness to Stay State Law Claims Could Seriously Prolong Trial 

Jacqueline MoranAntitrust Law, Entertainment Law, Media Law, Music Law, News & Insights

On bended knee is no way to be free  –Guaranteed by Eddie Vedder What do Taylor Swift, Eddie Vedder, and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have in common? The answer may not be immediately obvious. And yet, the pop star, grunge …

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All’s Fair in Love, War, and Broadcasting … Right?

Jacqueline MoranAntitrust Law, Entertainment Law, Media Law, News & Insights, Uncategorized

As technology and consumer preferences continue to evolve, broadcasting companies remain hampered by anachronistic regulations. Players in the traditional media space are calling out for a restructuring of the regulatory framework, so they are not disadvantaged in the competition with …

The NCAA Just got JU(ked)CO: Tatuo Martinson Secures Eligibility for the 2025-2026 Season as The NCAA’s Five Year Rule Faces Anti-Trust Scrutiny

Michael BaldocchiAntitrust Law, Sports Law

Throughout college sports history, fans have witnessed countless dynasties. Yet, none compare to the dominance of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (the “NCAA”) itself. For 70 years, the NCAA’s dynamic duo of amateurism and monopsony have helped it evade the …

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NASL Claims Foul Play by U.S. Soccer and MLS Following its Demise

Ani TarakchyanAntitrust Law, Sports Law

Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. The North American Soccer League (“NASL”) is accusing the U.S. Soccer Federation (“U.S. Soccer”) and Major League Soccer (“MLS”) of illegally conspiring with one another to ensure MLS maintains monopoly power as the only …

Google Back on the Offensive: U.S. District Court Judge Grants Google’s Emergency Stay in Developing Lawsuit Against Epic Games

Marlene SalasAntitrust Law, News & Insights

Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. Google has found some reprieve against well-known game developer Epic Games in the ongoing antitrust lawsuit, Epic Games v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd; Samsung Electronics America Inc., and Google LLC,[1] filed recently in September …