Analysis of antitrust risk attendant to bids for Warner Bros. Discovery by Comcast, Netflix and Paramount Skydance was among the topics discussed on Bloomberg Intelligence’s Votes and Verdicts podcast this week. Jen Rie explored that issue, while Justin Teresi analyzed Real Page’s settlement with the Justice Department over alleged collusion in the real estate rental market as well as Compass’ antitrust suit against Zillow for allegedly steering consumers to real estate agents who pay for placement. Matt Schettenhelm addressed the potential for owners of US TV stations, like Nexstar, to consolidate if the FCC eases existing ownership rules. Nathan Dean discussed deregulation for regional banks like US Bancorp and PNC. Holly Froum analyzed Bayer’s petition for Supreme Court review in Roundup weedkiller litigation.

Analysis of antitrust risk attendant to bids for Warner Bros. Discovery by Comcast, Netflix and Paramount Skydance was among the topics discussed on Bloomberg Intelligence&rsquo;s Votes and Verdicts podcast this week. Jen Rie explored that issue, while Justin Teresi analyzed Real Page&rsquo;s settlement with the Justice Department over alleged collusion in the real estate rental market as well as Compass&rsquo; antitrust suit against Zillow for allegedly steering consumers to real estate agents who pay for placement. Matt Schettenhelm addressed the potential for owners of US TV stations, like Nexstar, to consolidate if the FCC eases existing ownership rules. Nathan Dean discussed deregulation for regional banks like US Bancorp and PNC. Holly Froum analyzed Bayer&rsquo;s petition for Supreme Court review in Roundup weedkiller litigation.

Votes and Verdicts is a series that examines the intersection of business, policy and law. It features conversations between Bloomberg Intelligence's team of litigation and policy analysts and thought leaders discussing legal and policy issues affecting markets and business decisions across many sectors.

Votes and Verdicts is a series that examines the intersection of business, policy and law. It features conversations between Bloomberg Intelligence's team of litigation and policy analysts and thought leaders discussing legal and policy issues affecting markets and business decisions across many sectors.

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Warner Bros. Bids, Zillow, Bayer in SCOTUS

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Analysis by Jen Rie of antitrust risk related to Netflix and Paramount Skydance bids for Warner Bros. Discovery led Bloomberg Intelligence’s Votes and Verdicts podcast this week. Justin Teresi analyzed Supreme Court arguments over US President Donald Trump’s ability to fire FTC commissioners and what it means for cases against pharmacy benefit managers and others, while Elliott Stein discussed the implications for the Federal Reserve Board. Matt Schettenhelm explored if the president’s anticipated artificial intelligence executive order can block state AI regulations. Nathan Dean discussed Trump’s proposed $12 billion farm-aid package and what it means for companies like Corteva and Nutrien. And Holly Froum discussed anticipated timing for the Supreme Court’s tariffs opinion and the outlook for lawsuits concerning tariff refunds.

Analysis by Jen Rie of antitrust risk related to Netflix and Paramount Skydance bids for Warner Bros. Discovery led Bloomberg Intelligence&rsquo;s Votes and Verdicts podcast this week. Justin Teresi analyzed Supreme Court arguments over US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s ability to fire FTC commissioners and what it means for cases against pharmacy benefit managers and others, while Elliott Stein discussed the implications for the Federal Reserve Board. Matt Schettenhelm explored if the president&rsquo;s anticipated artificial intelligence executive order can block state AI regulations. Nathan Dean discussed Trump&rsquo;s proposed $12 billion farm-aid package and what it means for companies like Corteva and Nutrien. And Holly Froum discussed anticipated timing for the Supreme Court&rsquo;s tariffs opinion and the outlook for lawsuits concerning tariff refunds.

Netflix/Paramount Antitrust, AI EO, Farm Aid

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Key takeaways from Meta’s trial-court win over the FTC’s antitrust suit leads Bloomberg Intelligence’s Votes and Verdicts podcast this week. Jen Rie discusses that case, while BI litigation and policy analysts examine other critical issues, including potential preemption of state laws concerning artificial intelligence and President Donald Trump’s anticipated executive order on the subject. Nathan Dean discusses potential effects on companies like Apple, Skechers and Steve Madden of proposed bipartisan legislation to impose tariffs on countries that buy Russian oil. Elliott Stein analyzes the strength of the Justice Department’s investigation of JPMorgan and its ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and Holly Froum provides an update on an appeals court hearing that might revive claims alleging Tylenol causes autism and ADHD.

Key takeaways from Meta&rsquo;s trial-court win over the FTC&rsquo;s antitrust suit leads Bloomberg Intelligence&rsquo;s Votes and Verdicts podcast this week. Jen Rie discusses that case, while BI litigation and policy analysts examine other critical issues, including potential preemption of state laws concerning artificial intelligence and President Donald Trump&rsquo;s anticipated executive order on the subject. Nathan Dean discusses potential effects on companies like Apple, Skechers and Steve Madden of proposed bipartisan legislation to impose tariffs on countries that buy Russian oil. Elliott Stein analyzes the strength of the Justice Department&rsquo;s investigation of JPMorgan and its ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and Holly Froum provides an update on an appeals court hearing that might revive claims alleging Tylenol causes autism and ADHD.

Meta Win, Trump’s AI Order, Epstein/JPMorgan

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Key takeaways from the end of the US government shutdown led this week’s episode of Bloomberg Intelligence’s Votes and Verdicts podcast. Nathan Dean and Duane Wright discussed the terms of the agreement and what they mean for the future of Affordable Care Act subsidies and companies like Centene and UnitedHealth. BI’s litigation and policy analysts also discussed other key developments, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Nov. 11 notice that it can’t draw funds from the Federal Reserve while the central bank operates at a loss. Justin Teresi reviewed a Nov. 10 proposed class settlement between Visa, Mastercard and merchants involving about $38 billion in interchange-fee concessions and related policy changes.

Key takeaways from the end of the US government shutdown led this week&rsquo;s episode of Bloomberg Intelligence&rsquo;s Votes and Verdicts podcast. Nathan Dean and Duane Wright discussed the terms of the agreement and what they mean for the future of Affordable Care Act subsidies and companies like Centene and UnitedHealth. BI&rsquo;s litigation and policy analysts also discussed other key developments, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau&rsquo;s Nov. 11 notice that it can&rsquo;t draw funds from the Federal Reserve while the central bank operates at a loss. Justin Teresi reviewed a Nov. 10 proposed class settlement between Visa, Mastercard and merchants involving about $38 billion in interchange-fee concessions and related policy changes.

ACA Future, CFPB Funds, Visa/Mastercard Pact

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Warner Bros. Bids, Zillow, Bayer in SCOTUS

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