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9.21.26
Maureen Ohlhausen Discusses the Future of the FTC Following Supreme Court Decision
Wilson Sonsini partner and former acting chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Maureen Ohlhausen recently joined a discussion with five former FTC chairs about the Supreme Court’s June 29, 2026, decision in Trump v. Slaughter and its implications for the future of the agency.
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9.10.26
European Commission Adopts First Article 102 Guidelines on Exclusionary Abuses: Four Key Takeaways for Businesses
On September 3, 2026, the European Commission (EC) adopted its first Guidelines on the application of Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) to exclusionary abuses of dominance (the Guidelines). The Guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for assessing dominance, exclusionary conduct, and objective justifications under European Union (EU) antitrust rules. The EC intends the Guidelines to increase legal certainty and help companies self-assess their conduct, while also providing a non-binding reference point for European national competition authorities and courts.1
Newsletters
9.09.26
European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin – July/August 2026
The firm is pleased to distribute the European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin, which distills the major antitrust developments in Europe over the past two months into concise and actionable takeaways. Companies operating in, or transacting with, Europe should take note of this quarter's developments in merger enforcement, digital markets regulation, and AI-related antitrust scrutiny.
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9.03.26
Focused on Fairness: How the FTC’s Contact Lens Rule Delivers Choice, Competition, and Savings to Consumers
The fundamental job of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) is to protect U.S. consumers and safeguard competition, which helps to lower prices, improve quality, foster innovation, and improve consumer access. In pursuing this mandate, the Commission has prioritized competition and consumer choice in healthcare, the largest sector of the economy and a top financial worry for Americans. In addition to policing mergers, challenging anticompetitive conduct, and stopping health scams, the FTC has a long history of advocacy and rulemaking to encourage a regulatory environment that fosters competition and innovation in healthcare.
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8.25.26
Seismic and Highspot Obtain Merger Clearance After Targeted Review Shows Rising Competition from AI in Sales Enablement Software
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it had closed its investigation into the merger between Seismic Software, Inc. and Wilson Sonsini client Highspot Inc., both of which offer sales enablement software platforms to businesses. The merger, announced in February 2026, created a combined company focusing on developing a “comprehensive AI-powered platform spanning enablement, content, learning, coaching, analytics, and insights across the full revenue lifecycle, with a focus on accelerating innovation and delivering greater value to customers through a combination of the best of both Seismic’s and Highspot’s AI-driven innovations.”
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8.20.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Highspot on Merger with Seismic
On August 18, 2026, Seismic, an AI-powered sales and revenue enablement platform, announced the completion of its merger with Highspot. Following a second request review, the merger obtained U.S. antitrust clearance, which allowed the transaction to close without any action by the Department of Justice Antitrust Division. The combined company will operate under the Seismic name and be led by Seismic Chief Executive Officer Rob Tarkoff. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Highspot on the transaction.
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8.19.26
Doyle’s Guide Recognizes Jocelyn Chow as Leading Competition & Antitrust Lawyer
Wilson Sonsini partner Jocelyn Chow has been recognized by Doyle’s Guide in its “Leading Competition & Antitrust Lawyers – Hong Kong 2026” list as a Leading practitioner. Doyle’s Guide is an independent legal rankings publication covering major Asia-Pacific and international markets. Its rankings are based on independent research, including peer-review surveys and interviews with clients, peers, and relevant industry bodies, with Leading practitioners recognized for consistently drawing praise from clients and peers.
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8.03.26
Another Signal on the Antitrust Risks of Pricing Algorithms
On July 29, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit allowed a class action alleging antitrust violations against companies using a common pricing algorithm to proceed.1 The Third Circuit held that when an “algorithm is in effect collecting non-public commercial information from [competitors] and utilizing the collective pot of data to ‘suggest’ prices to each [competitor],” that “surely raise[s] a plausible inference of collusion under Section 1 of the Sherman Act.”2
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8.03.26
Wilson Sonsini Attorneys Named to Lexology Index: Competition 2026
On July 29, 2026, 10 Wilson Sonsini attorneys were named to the Lexology Index: Competition guide for 2026. The guide ranks leading competition lawyers, state aid specialists, and competition economists who advise and represent clients in internal, regulatory, and criminal investigations.
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7.30.26
DOJ Revives Targeted Second Requests for Merger Review
On July 23, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division announced a return to “targeted” Second Request investigations and published a revised model timing agreement. The agreement offers an optional “Expedited Consideration” process potentially allowing investigations to be resolved without a full Second Request production. Under the expedited procedures, parties produce a limited set of documents, data, and information relevant to particular issues and concerns raised by the Antitrust Division. If the targeted production is sufficient to resolve the DOJ’s concerns, the investigation may be terminated without full Second Request compliance. In addition, the targeted production may provide a context for potential settlement negotiations. If concerns remain, the DOJ may require further productions, either of the full Second Request specifications or on modified terms.
Newsletters
7.29.26
European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin – May/June 2026
The firm is pleased to distribute the European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin, which distills the major antitrust developments in Europe over the past two months into concise and actionable takeaways. Companies operating in, or transacting with, Europe should take note of this quarter's developments in merger enforcement, digital markets regulation, and AI-related antitrust scrutiny.