Brent Kendall
WSJ legal affairs reporter in Washington. Native Tar Heel, with lingering accent to prove it. [email protected]
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The Often-Rocky Climb to the Supreme Court
As the clash over Brett Kavanaugh underscores, few issues in modern times stir the Senate like a nomination to the Supreme Court. Here are some high—and low—points of the last 50 years.
Justice Department Nearing Antitrust Approval of Health Mergers Combining CVS-Aetna, Cigna-Express Scripts
Antitrust enforcers are preparing to give the green light to two major deals in the healthcare industry, CVS Health’s planned acquisition of health insurer Aetna and Cigna’s planned purchase of Express Scripts.
Key Question in Senate Hearings: Would Kavanaugh Overturn Supreme Court Precedents?
With Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings set to start, both sides are focusing on how readily a Supreme Court with him as a member would overturn precedents.
DOJ’s Behind-the-Scenes Struggles With Judge in AT&T Case
Newly unsealed transcripts show the government was having even more difficulty with the judge in the major antitrust trial than it appeared.
DOJ Says Judge Ignored ‘Economics, Common Sense’ in Allowing AT&T-Time Warner Deal
The Justice Department filed an appeal of the antitrust clearance for the AT&T-Time Warner deal, saying the judge ignored “economics and common sense” in allowing the merger.
Supreme Court Pick Has Often Favored Employers in Labor Cases
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh thought SeaWorld shouldn’t be sanctioned for the grisly death of a trainer and an employer shouldn’t have to bargain with a union that included undocumented immigrants.
White House Lawyer Reshapes U.S. Courts
As Brett Kavanaugh makes the rounds on Capitol Hill, he is being shadowed by Donald McGahn, the White House lawyer who is reshaping some of the most influential courts across the country.
A Legal Star on the Right
In nominating Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court, President Donald Trump selected a scion of the Republican legal establishment who has been in the middle of efforts to complete a judicial counterrevolution that has eluded conservatives for...
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy Announces Retirement
Anthony Kennedy, author of landmark Supreme Court rulings on gay rights, the death penalty and campaign finance, announced his retirement Wednesday, handing President Donald Trump a historic opportunity to reshape the court.
Supreme Court Strikes Blow Against California Disclosure Law on Abortion Availability
Law required facilities offering pregnancy-related services—including crisis pregnancy centers that seek to persuade women to carry to term—to post a notice about state family-planning programs that include abortion.
Supreme Court Upholds Trump Travel Ban
The Supreme Court upheld President Trump’s latest ban on travel to the U.S. by people from several Muslim-majority countries, in a ruling that hands the White House a victory on one of its most central initiatives.
Supreme Court Rules for American Express in Swipe-Fee Antitrust Case
The Supreme Court backed American Express’s policy of preventing retailers from offering customers incentives to pay with cheaper cards, a major victory for the company that puts its business model on solid legal ground.
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Police Need Warrant for Most Cellphone Location Data
The Supreme Court ruled that authorities generally need a search warrant before they can obtain broad access to data that shows the location of cellphone users, a decision that sets privacy boundaries in the digital age.
US Supreme Court Rules States Can Require Online Merchants to Collect Sales Tax
The Supreme Court handed states broad authority Thursday to require online retailers to collect sales taxes, overturning a pre-Internet court precedent that had effectively exempted many merchants from collection duties.
FTC’s New Chief Pledges Vigorous Antitrust Enforcement
The Federal Trade Commission’s new chairman is promising active antitrust enforcement across industries as well as scrutiny of big technology platforms.
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The White House waited a year before moving to fill vacancies at the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC's new chairman is eager to make up for lost time.
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Supreme Court Sidesteps Major Legal Issues in Gerrymandering Cases
The Supreme Court declined to resolve key questions about whether there are legal limits on state officials’ right to draw voting districts to maximize political gain, punting on two closely watched cases about partisan gerrymandering.
Federal Government Doesn’t Have to Pay Billions to Health Insurers, Court Rules
The ruling had been eagerly awaited by insurance companies who have sought more than $8 billion in payments under the Affordable Care Act.
Judge Rules AT&T Can Acquire Time Warner
A federal judge ruled AT&T can proceed with its planned acquisition of Time Warner Inc., rejecting the Justice Department’s allegations that the deal would suppress competition in the pay-TV industry.
AT&T’s Dream Deal Hangs on Judge’s Decision
The 20-month antitrust battle over the AT&T-Time Warner merger comes down to a judge’s ruling Tuesday, a decision that will be felt throughout the telecom and media industries.
Supreme Court Upholds Ohio Rules for Canceling Voter Registration
The Supreme Court upheld Ohio election rules that allow the cancellation of voter registrations for citizens who haven’t voted in two years and don’t confirm their eligibility.