States Receive 14-Day Block Against NCAA Transfer, Retaliation Rule

A Federal Judge In West Virginia Ordered A 14-Day Temporary Restraining Order Against The NCAA’s Transfer Rule. The TRO Comes As A Result Of An Antitrust Lawsuit, Brought By Tennessee And Six Other States, Against The NCAA Contesting The Organization’s Rule Barring Athletes From Competing Immediately After A Second Transfer.

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Tennessee Joins Antitrust Lawsuit Against NCAA

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Is Joining Six Other States In Filing A Federal Antitrust Lawsuit On Behalf Of The State Of Tennessee, Challenging The National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Transfer Eligibility Rule In Order To Stop Unlawful Conduct That Harms Both Collegiate Athletes In Tennessee And Consumers Of Tennessee College Sports.

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Net Zero Financial Service Providers Alliance Put On Notice By 22 State Attorneys General

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Led A Coalition Of 22 State Attorneys General In Warning The Net Zero Financial Service Providers Alliance That Their Coordinated Commitments May Violate State And Federal Antitrust And Consumer Protection Laws.

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Business Groups Critical Of Antitrust Legislation Against Large Online Platforms

New Federal Legislation That Would Strengthen Antitrust Enforcement Of Big Tech Is Being Criticized By Business Groups. The American Innovation And Choice Online Act Would Prohibit Tech Companies From Giving Preference To Their Own Offerings Over Competing Products.

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Tennessee, Montana Lead State Coalition Against Banks, Credit Card Companies Tracking and Monitoring Firearm Purchases

Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Along With Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen Is Leading A Coalition Of 24 States Alerting The Chief Executive Officers Of Three Major Credit Card Companies That The Recent Creation Of A Merchant Category Code For The Processing Of Firearms Purchases From Gun Stores Is Potentially A Violation Of Consumer Protection And Antitrust Laws.

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