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California Antitrust Laws Set for Overhaul: Major Changes Proposed for Single Firm Conduct and Mergers

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Sacramento, Calif. — In a significant move that may shape the competitive landscape of various industries, California is reviewing its antitrust regulations under the Cartwright Act. Triggered by a mandate from the state legislature in 2022, the California Law Revision Commission (CLRC) dedicated itself to a comprehensive study, known as Study B-750, spawning eight focused groups to pin down areas ripe for legislative updates. The task groups each tackled different segments of antitrust law, from mergers and acquisitions to the emergent challenges posed by technological advancements and artificial intelligence. This initiative was designed not only … Read more

Jury Selected for Brett Hankison’s Federal Retrial in Breonna Taylor Case, Commences With Single Black Juror Amid Concerns of Diversity

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The stage is set for the federal retrial of former Louisville Metro Police Department Detective Brett Hankison, whose actions on the night Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police are under scrutiny once again. The trial is scheduled to begin with opening statements on Monday. The newly selected jury is composed of eight women and seven men, with only one of the jurors being Black. This racial makeup mirrors that of Hankison’s initial federal trial, which concluded last November without a verdict, resulting in a hung jury and a mistrial. The composition … Read more