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From Listings to Litigation: Zillow and Redfin Face Continued Litigation with the FTC and States

On May 6, a district court denied Zillow and Redfin’s motion to dismiss complaints brought by the FTC and several states alleging that the companies agreed not to compete for multifamily rental advertising sales. The opinion reflects a relatively rare example of a court determining that “quick look” analysis applies to a Sherman Act Section 1 claim.

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Awards & Recognitions

Axinn Named Antitrust Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers USA Awards 2026

Recognition underscores the firm’s market-leading antitrust platform and continued success guiding clients through high-stakes competition matters

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Awards & Recognitions

Axinn Earns Recognition in the Legal 500 2026 U.S. Guide for Antitrust and Litigation

Axinn has been recognized in the Legal 500 2026 U.S. guide, underscoring the firm’s continued strength in complex antitrust and litigation matters. The firm received rankings in Antitrust: Cartel, Civil Litigation/Class Actions: Defense, and Merger Control, as well as individual rankings for James Attridge (Antitrust: Cartel) and John Harkrider (Merger Control).

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The Skinny Line Between Possible and Plausible

By now most people have heard that Hikma v. Amarin, No. 24–889 (June 4, 2026), was an overall favorable decision for skinny labeling. But what are the practical takeaways? Here we outline the facts and factors considered by the Supreme Court, and how those can be applied by industry to skinny labels going forward.

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No Games in Merger Review: DOJ Signals Discipline and Continuity

On May 7, 2026, Acting Assistant Attorney General Omeed A. Assefi delivered remarks at NYU Law’s Engelberg Center outlining the Antitrust Division’s current approach to merger review. The remarks came as Assefi continues to lead the Division on an acting basis following AAG Gail Slater’s departure in February 2026.

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Axinn Viewpoints

From Listings to Litigation: Zillow and Redfin Face Continued Litigation with the FTC and States

On May 6, a district court denied Zillow and Redfin’s motion to dismiss complaints brought by the FTC and several states alleging that the companies agreed not to compete for multifamily rental advertising sales. The opinion reflects a relatively rare example of a court determining that “quick look” analysis applies to a Sherman Act Section 1 claim.

Learn More

Awards & Recognitions

Axinn Earns Recognition in the Legal 500 2026 U.S. Guide for Antitrust and Litigation

Axinn has been recognized in the Legal 500 2026 U.S. guide, underscoring the firm’s continued strength in complex antitrust and litigation matters. The firm received rankings in Antitrust: Cartel, Civil Litigation/Class Actions: Defense, and Merger Control, as well as individual rankings for James Attridge (Antitrust: Cartel) and John Harkrider (Merger Control).

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Axinn Viewpoints

The Skinny Line Between Possible and Plausible

By now most people have heard that Hikma v. Amarin, No. 24–889 (June 4, 2026), was an overall favorable decision for skinny labeling. But what are the practical takeaways? Here we outline the facts and factors considered by the Supreme Court, and how those can be applied by industry to skinny labels going forward.

Learn More

Axinn Viewpoints

No Games in Merger Review: DOJ Signals Discipline and Continuity

On May 7, 2026, Acting Assistant Attorney General Omeed A. Assefi delivered remarks at NYU Law’s Engelberg Center outlining the Antitrust Division’s current approach to merger review. The remarks came as Assefi continues to lead the Division on an acting basis following AAG Gail Slater’s departure in February 2026.

Learn More

Axinn Viewpoints

From Listings to Litigation: Zillow and Redfin Face Continued Litigation with the FTC and States

On May 6, a district court denied Zillow and Redfin’s motion to dismiss complaints brought by the FTC and several states alleging that the companies agreed not to compete for multifamily rental advertising sales. The opinion reflects a relatively rare example of a court determining that “quick look” analysis applies to a Sherman Act Section 1 claim.

Learn More