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Tyler Brooks

Tyler is covering the intersection of law, finance, and public policy. With a keen eye for regulatory shifts and market trends, he brings clarity to complex issues shaping the global economy, and drama whenever possible.

Iowa Couple Runs Separate Campaigns While Sharing the Same Table

America February 13, 2026

Iowa Couple Runs Separate Campaigns While Sharing the Same Table

In Iowa, the home of Spencer and Sinikka Waugh has turned into a campaign headquarters. Married since 1998, both are…

By Tyler Brooks

AT&T Senior Manager Sues, Alleges Abusive Work Environment, Harassment and Retaliation

America February 13, 2026

AT&T Senior Manager Sues, Alleges Abusive Work Environment, Harassment and Retaliation

A senior manager has filed a federal lawsuit accusing AT&T of allowing sexual harassment, racial discrimination and retaliation that she…

By Tyler Brooks

States Ramp Up Antitrust Enforcement as California, Others Tighten Merger Rules

America February 13, 2026

States Ramp Up Antitrust Enforcement as California, Others Tighten Merger Rules

State attorneys general across the United States are taking a larger role in policing mergers and competition, with new laws…

By Tyler Brooks

Gun Accessory Manufacturer to Pay $1.75 Million to Buffalo Shooting Victims

America February 12, 2026

Gun Accessory Manufacturer to Pay $1.75 Million to Buffalo Shooting Victims

A gun accessory company has agreed to pay $1.75 million to survivors and families of victims of the 2022 Buffalo…

By Tyler Brooks

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America February 12, 2026

Bondi: Ghislaine Maxwell ‘Will Hopefully Die in Prison’ Following Controversial Prison Transfer

During a contentious congressional hearing, the U.S. Attorney General stated that Ghislaine Maxwell “should hopefully die in prison,” sparking renewed…

By Tyler Brooks

Federal Circuit Upholds $85M Antitrust Verdict Against Ingevity for Tying Auto Carbon Filter Patents

America February 12, 2026

Federal Circuit Upholds $85M Antitrust Verdict Against Ingevity for Tying Auto Carbon Filter Patents

The Federal Circuit on Wednesday upheld a Delaware jury’s $85 million antitrust verdict against Ingevity Corp., rejecting the company’s attempt…

By Tyler Brooks

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America February 12, 2026

Federal Circuit Upholds $85M Antitrust Verdict Against Ingevity in Patent Tying Dispute With BASF

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed an $85 million antitrust verdict against specialty chemicals company…

By Tyler Brooks

amazon's pillpack $6.5m settlement

America February 12, 2026

Amazon Seeks to Seal Opt-Out Terms in $309M Returns Refund Settlement

Amazon has asked a Seattle federal judge to keep parts of its $309 million settlement over customer return refunds confidential,…

By Tyler Brooks

Judge Allows Epstein Survivor’s Claims Against Bank of America to Proceed, Dismisses Case Against BNY

America February 12, 2026

Judge Allows Epstein Survivor’s Claims Against Bank of America to Proceed, Dismisses Case Against BNY

A federal judge in Manhattan has ruled that a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation can move forward with key…

By Tyler Brooks

Paul Weiss, Dechert Guide QXO’s $2.25B Kodiak Building Partners Deal

America February 12, 2026

Paul Weiss, Dechert Lead QXO’s $2.25B Acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners

Building products distributor QXO Inc. has agreed to acquire Kodiak Building Partners from private equity owner Court Square Capital Partners…

By Tyler Brooks

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