Broadband Group Adds, Drops Members: Antitrust Shield Stays Intact

2026-16850, United States of America, et al. v. CRH PLC, et al. Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement

2026-16112, United States et al. v. Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement

2026-14903, United States, et al. v. OhioHealth Corporation; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement

The U.S. government and Ohio are taking on OhioHealth Corporation for using sneaky contract rules that stop insurers from offering cheaper health plans. OhioHealth must now remove these rules and promise not to use them again, helping more budget-friendly options reach patients. People have 60 days to share their thoughts before the court makes it official.

2026-14935, United States v. Edwards LifeSciences Corp. and Genesis MedTech Group Limited; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement

The U.S. government says Edwards LifeSciences broke the rules when it bought JC Medical from Genesis MedTech. Edwards must pay $10 million, Genesis pays $2 million, and Edwards has to get approval before buying any company working on special heart valve devices in the U.S. This keeps the market fair and protects competition in heart health tech.

2026-14780, Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Mobile Satellite Services Association

The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) just updated its team by adding Creative5 Inc. from Taiwan and saying goodbye to Simnovus Corporation from North Carolina. These changes keep the group’s special legal protections in place, helping members avoid big antitrust lawsuits except for actual damages. If you’re part of MSSA or thinking about joining, keep an eye out—membership is open and updates will keep coming!

2026-14785, Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-OpenGMSL Association

The OpenGMSL Association just added six new members from the U.S., Taiwan, and China to their tech research team. This update keeps their special legal protections against big antitrust lawsuits in place, meaning they’re focused on teamwork without costly legal drama. No other changes were made, and they’ll keep sharing updates as the group grows.

Previous: 2025-03667, Certain Glass Substrates for Liquid Crystal Displays, Products Containing the Same, and Methods for Manufacturing the Same; Notice of Institution of Investigation

A company has asked the U.S. government to investigate certain glass pieces used in LCD screens because they believe their patents are being copied. This could lead to stopping some imports and sales in the U.S., affecting businesses that make or sell these glass parts. The investigation started early 2025 and could change how these products are made or sold, possibly impacting prices and availability.

Next: 2025-03670, Certain Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337 and, on Review, To Affirm the Finding of No Violation; Termination of the Investigation

The U.S. International Trade Commission looked again at a case about certain vaporizer devices and their parts but decided there was no rule-breaking. This means companies making or selling these vaporizers can keep doing business without penalties. The investigation is now officially over, so everyone can move on with confidence.