Transactional
Alaska Airlines’ Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines Under Review
The US Transportation Department is examining Alaska Airlines' proposed $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, which recently cleared a key review by the Justice Department. The acquisition, involving the consolidation of the two airlines under a single certificate, is subject to approval based on its public interest...
Litigation
Kroger Challenges FTC Merger Review
Kroger has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), aiming to prevent the regulator from reviewing its $25 billion merger with Albertsons through its in-house tribunal. Kroger, one of the largest grocery chains in the US, contends that the FTC's in-house review process is unconstitutional and should be addressed in federal court...
Policy
EU Releases FAQs on Sustainability Reporting
On August 7, 2024, the European Commission published a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) aimed at aiding stakeholders in implementing the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. This publication is part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to enhance the usability of the EU’s sustainable finance framework and alleviate the administrative burden on companies...
Features
Appeals Court Revives Google Privacy Lawsuit
The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit against Google, brought by Chrome users who claim the company collected their personal data without consent. The court ruled on August 20, 2024, that the lower court had erred in dismissing the class action without fully considering whether reasonable users had consented to data collection when opting not to synchronize their browsers with their Google accounts...
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