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2025 Year in Preview: Antitrust Trends and Key Decisions in Private Litigation

JD Supra: Mergers

2025 promises a dynamic and challenging year for businesses as key antitrust cases set new precedent, private antitrust litigation will intensify, and legal battles evolve. In this first installment of the Wilson Sonsini Antitrust and Competition practice 2025 Year in Preview four-part series, we have compiled key antitrust litigation trends to watch for as you prepare for the year ahead, including.

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Acquiring or Investing in Banks – More Interest Expected in a Second Trump Administration

JD Supra: Mergers

Federal banking agencies under a second Trump Administration are expected to be more receptive to industry proposals for bank mergers, acquisitions, and related transactions. We've previously explored national trust banks and foreign banks' establishing U.S. branches to streamline state licensing. Besides chartering de novo banks, another option is for investorsindividuals or entitiesto acquire existing banks by investing in them.

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Antitrust: FTC Withdraws Competitor Collaboration Guidelines

Deal Lawyers

Last month, the FTC and DOJ announced that they were withdrawing their Antitrust Guidelines for Collaborations Among Competitors.

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S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter-Related Securities Violations

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Regulators filed a lawsuit in federal court stemming from Mr. Musks $44 billion purchase of the social media company now called X.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Clearwater agrees to buy investment management platform Enfusion for $1.5B

TechCrunch: M&A

Clearwater Analytics, a company developing accounting, compliance, and risk reporting tools for asset managers, said on Monday it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire investment management platform Enfusion for $1.5 billion. Clearwater, which says it has obtained an $800 million loan to fund the transaction, along with a $200 million revolving line of […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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M&A Antitrust Alert: FTC Imposes Significant Gun-Jumping Penalty for Unlawful Pre-Merger Coordination Among Crude Oil Producers

JD Supra: Mergers

M&A practitioners have long regarded the integration planning and execution process as one of the keys to a successful M&A transaction. However, in deals subject to pre-merger antitrust clearance, it is critical to navigate the line between deal provisions and arrangements intended to preserve the value of the target business and allow the parties to prepare for post-closing integration, versus those that could result in the buyer exerting control over the target business or accessing.

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The crazy ride in quantum computing stocks continues as shares rip higher on Microsoft's 'quantum ready' directive

CNBC: Investing

Quantum computing stocks rallied Wednesday after Microsoft urged businesses to get "quantum-ready" in 2025.

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Antitrust: DOJ Sues KKR for Alleged “Serial Violations” of HSR Act & KKR Fires Back

Deal Lawyers

On Monday, the DOJ announced that it had filed a civil action against KKR, alleging that the firm “evaded antitrust scrutiny for at least 16 separate transactions by failing to comply with the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.” Here’s a copy of the DOJ’s 43-page complaint.

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What Startups and Big Pharma Need to Know About AI Drug Discovery

JD Supra: Mergers

Integrating AI tools into drug discovery introduces a mix of opportunities and challenges for startups and large pharmaceutical companies. These challenges often center on intellectual property (IP) risks, licensing considerations, M&A due diligence, and documentation practices.

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JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs Report Big Profits

The New York Times: Banking

The largest banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs, reported bumper profits on Wednesday.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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Morgan Stanley ups Tesla target, gives bull case of $800

CNBC: Investing

Tesla's stock could double in a bull case on the expansion of autonomous vehicles, according to Morgan Stanley.

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“Understanding Activism” Podcast: Jun Frank on Shareholder Proposal and Activism Trends

Deal Lawyers

We recently posted the latestUnderstanding Activism with John & J.T. podcast. This time, J.T. Ho and I were joined by Jun Frank, who serves as Global Head of Compensation & Governance Advisory for ISS-Corporate. We spoke with Jun about trends in shareholder proposals and activism.

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As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: January 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

Welcome to the January 2025 issue of As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns, our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and significant insights in an accessible format, concluding with our main takeaways aka And the Fox Says on what you need to know.

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U.S. Oil Production Is Booming. Oil Jobs Are Not.

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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BlackRock's Rick Rieder would '100%' buy the Nasdaq dip

CNBC: Investing

BlackRock's Rick Rieder said he'd "love to buy" some big cap names at cheaper multiples.

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Antitrust: FTC Announces New HSR Filing Thresholds

Deal Lawyers

On Friday, the FTC announced the new HSR filing thresholds for 2025.

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FTC Announces Increased HSR Thresholds for 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Jan. 10 annual revisions to the applicable thresholds under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the HSR Act). These revisions will apply to all transactions closing on or after the effective date of the notice, which will be 30 days after its publication in the Federal Register.

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Morgan Stanley attracts assets even with AML scrutiny

American Banker - Investment Banking

The investment banking giant has been the subject of regulatory probes regarding the way it vets prospective clients. So far, that's not driving away potential clients, executives say.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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AMD is a buy at these levels and can rally nearly 50%, Loop Capital says

CNBC: Investing

Loop Capital has a favorable view on the chipmaker's risk-reward outlook given low investor sentiment and valuation.

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D&O Insurance: Delaware Court Rejects Insurer’s Efforts to Rely on Bump-Up Exclusion

Deal Lawyers

We’ve blogged a few times about litigation surrounding insurers’ efforts to use bump-up exclusions in D&O policies to avoid coverage of amounts paid to settle merger claims. Last week, in Harman International Industries v. Illinois National Insurance, (Del. Supr.

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, January 13, 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

New Leadership for PA General Assembly Committees- The Pennsylvania General Assembly has appointed new chairs for its 52 standing committees, which play a crucial role in discussing, amending, and approving legislation, impacting the states policy making process. City & State Pennsylvania has more.

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Goldman Sachs hands CEO David Solomon $80mn retention award

Financial Times - Banking

Wall Street executives 2024 salary also boosted 26 per cent to $39mn

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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Bank of America’s best ideas for January include Amazon and these names

CNBC: Investing

Bank of America revealed its top ideas in 2025 and beyond.

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First-Time Insights: NRF 2025 Experience

Cisco: M&A

Innovation, sustainability, seamless customer experiences, and advanced technologies were key themes at NRF 2025. Here's how Cisco is empowering the retail industry to excel with AI integration, data insights, and cutting-edge connectivity solutions.

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DOJ Sues Private Equity Firm KKR & Co. for Violations of HSR Act

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 14, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) sued private equity giant KKR & Co. (KKR) for numerous violations of antitrust law, alleging that KKR repeatedly violated its obligations to provide information on its acquisitions as required by the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act).

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Johnson & Johnson Strengthens Neuroscience Leadership with Acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Acquisition includes CAPLYTA (lumateperone), the first and only U.S.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.

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Goldman's top stocks to play a still-healthy consumer in 2025

CNBC: Investing

The state of the consumer may be strong in 2025, according to Goldman Sachs, and there are several stocks that could be primed for upside as a result.

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Efficiency and Trust in IT Solutions: Cisco Enterprise Agreements, FedRAMP Solutions, and Expert Care National Services

Cisco: M&A

Learn how Cisco Enterprise Agreements, FedRAMP-integrated AI solutions, and Expert Care National Services can transform your IT landscape by streamlining management, enhancing security, and achieving significant cost savings, all while ensuring compliance with federal standards.

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Supporting the Health of your Healthcare Organization

JD Supra: Mergers

Private equity sponsors and their healthcare portfolio companies are expected to ride the tailwind of an M&A rebound. Long-term capital gains tax rates will likely remain unchanged, or possibly drop. As a result, sellers may be incentivized to explore market opportunities without requiring investors to gross-up purchase multiple premiums.

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Biggest US banks notch up $142bn in profits in blockbuster 2024

Financial Times - Banking

Robust performance in trading and dealmaking and strong economy fuel big year for lending giants

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?