Antitrust

Duke University Settles Financial Aid Antitrust Lawsuit and Addresses Academic Fraud Allegations in Council Meeting

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Durham, North Carolina – The Duke University Academic Council discussed important topics at its recent meeting, including the university’s decision to settle a financial aid antitrust lawsuit and its response to allegations of data fraud against Professor of Business Administration Dan Ariely. The council also engaged in a conversation about Duke Athletics with Andrew Janiak, chair of the Athletic Council, and Linda Franzoni, Duke’s faculty athletic representative for the NCAA and ACC. During the meeting, Trina Jones, chair of the council, paid tribute to Hans Van Miegroet, a beloved professor of art and art history … Read more

Antitrust Battle: NCAA Faces Hurdles in Court as Tennessee Investigation Makes Headlines

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Knoxville, Tennessee – The NCAA finds itself facing a significant hurdle in antitrust cases as a result of the Supreme Court’s 2021 Alston decision, which ruled against the governing body for college sports. While the NCAA has the right to enforce its rules, questions remain about the legality of these rules. This issue has come to the forefront with the NCAA’s latest investigation into the University of Tennessee (UT) and a subsequent lawsuit filed by Tennessee’s attorney general. The NCAA’s investigation focuses on possible Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) violations by the Tennessee Volunteers. However, … Read more

Brown University Settles Antitrust Admissions Lawsuit for $19.5 Million

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Providence, Rhode Island – Brown University has reached a settlement agreement in an antitrust admissions lawsuit filed against the institution and 16 other defendants. The university has agreed to pay $19.5 million to resolve the lawsuit, according to a press release issued on January 23rd. The class-action lawsuit, filed in January 2022, alleges that Brown colluded with other colleges in the 568 Presidents Group to manipulate the calculation methodologies for financial aid, resulting in artificially inflated net prices of attendance. The plaintiffs argue that these colleges did not adhere to the intended need-blind admission policies … Read more

Apple’s Future Uncertain Amidst Impending Antitrust Lawsuit and Investor Concerns

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Apple Inc. is facing an impending antitrust lawsuit from the Justice Department, which could be filed as soon as March. While some investors are concerned about the potential impact on the company’s fortunes, many experts are looking beyond the lawsuit and focusing on broader economic factors. The upcoming lawsuit centers around software and hardware limitations on iPhones and iPads that allegedly hinder competition from other services. Experts suggest that Apple’s stock price could potentially take a hit, particularly due to government scrutiny of its iMessage service. Issues with iMessage have been raised, … Read more