Global Tech Foundation Adds Five Members, Dodges Lawsuits

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.

2026-09147 — 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.

2026-09149 — 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.

2026-08095 — 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: 2026-03550 — Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.; Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Unit 3; License Amendment Application

Southern Nuclear wants to delay a planned change at Vogtle Plant Unit 3 for one refueling cycle. This affects the plant’s operations in Georgia but won’t cause any safety risks. People have until March 25, 2026, to share their thoughts and until April 24, 2026, to ask for a hearing.

Next: 2026-03552 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-UHD Alliance, INC.

The UHD Alliance, a group working on ultra-high-definition tech, announced that Vestel Elektronik from Turkey has left their team. This change doesn’t affect their plans or other members, and the group is still open for new members to join. No money changes or deadlines were mentioned, but the Alliance will keep updating the government about any membership shifts.