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2026-11658 — United States, et al. v. Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement

The U.S. government is stepping in to stop Taiheiyo Cement and CalPortland from buying Vulcan Material’s ready-mix concrete plants in California because it could hurt competition. To keep things fair, the companies must sell off several plants, trucks, and property rights in Escondido, Oceanside, and Lakeside. People have 60 days to share their thoughts before the deal is finalized, keeping the concrete market strong and fair.

2026-11329 — United States et al. v. Agri Stats, Inc.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement

The U.S. government is stopping Agri Stats, Inc. from sharing secret pricing info between competing meat companies to keep things fair in chicken, pork, and turkey markets. Agri Stats must now share older, less detailed data publicly and follow new rules to prevent cheating. These changes start soon and will be watched closely by a special monitor to make sure everyone plays by the rules.

2026-09149 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-The Open Group, L.L.C.

The Open Group just added a bunch of new members from all over the world, like companies from the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. This update keeps their special legal protections in place, which means if anyone sues over competition issues, damages are limited. These changes took effect on November 13, 2025, and help keep innovation safe and fair without extra costs.

2026-09147 — United States et al. v. RealPage, Inc. et al. Response to Public Comments

The U.S. government responded to public feedback about its plan to fix RealPage’s unfair business practices that hurt renters and landlords. The plan aims to stop RealPage from using its power to raise prices unfairly, helping renters save money and encouraging fair competition. The court will soon decide to approve this fix, which could change how rental tech works and impact costs starting in 2026.

2026-08095 — United States et al. v. Constellation Energy Corporation, Inc. et al. Response of Plaintiff United States to Public Comments on the Proposed Final Judgment

The U.S. government is making sure Constellation Energy’s buyout of Calpine doesn’t hurt electricity competition. To keep things fair, Constellation must sell seven power plants in Texas and other states to new owners approved by the government. This fix helps protect your electricity prices and keeps the market competitive, with changes happening soon after the deal closes.

2026-07900 — Notice Pursuant to the Defense Production Act of 1950

The Department of Justice says new plans to boost U.S. nuclear energy production under the Defense Production Act can move forward, even if they limit competition a bit. These plans help private companies work better together to protect national defense, starting right after this notice. If you’re in the nuclear energy business, get ready for changes that could speed up projects and impact how you work with others.

Previous: 2025-06808 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Bytecode Alliance Foundation

The Bytecode Alliance Foundation just updated its membership by saying goodbye to Red Hat, Broadcom, Liquid Reply, and Cisco. This change doesn’t affect their ongoing tech projects or plans, and the group is still open for new members. No money changes or deadlines were announced, but they’ll keep sharing updates as members come and go.

Next: 2025-06810 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.

Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. just updated its team by adding one new member from Mexico and saying goodbye to several companies from China, Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan, and the U.S. This change helps keep their special legal protections against big antitrust lawsuits in place. No money changes now, but they’ll keep sharing updates as new members join or leave.