AGENCY NEWS: * FTC Releases Data On Merger Investigations * FTC Seeks To Enjoin Energy Merger in 4-3 Market * Department Of Justice and States Amend Oracle/Peoplesoft Complaint * Updates on Pending Merger Investigations

Difference Between U.S. and European Union Antitrust Enforcement With Respect To Intellectual Property

Canada Makes Significant Changes To Its Merger Guidelines For Greater Harmony With U.S. Rules

PRIVATE LITIGATION: * Health Care-Failure To Allege Antitrust Injury * Colorado District Court Permits Tying Claim Against Clear Channel Communications To Go To A Jury * Eighth Circuit Puts Brakes On Limo Maker's Claims * Sixth Circuit Resuscitates RP Claim Against Phillip Morris * Court Confirms That Payment Of "Slotting Fees" Was Allowed By RP Act * District Court Denies Motion For Certification Of Class In Sherman Act Suit Against 3M * Fourth Circuit Revives Petroleum Predation Claim * Biotechnology: Federal Circuit Upholds The Denial Of A Patent Extension * Telecom: Following Its Trinko Decision, The Supreme Court Grants Cert To 2 Ilec's That Were Denied Summary Judgment * Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument On Federal Trade Antitrust Improvements Act Jurisdiction In Worldwide Vitamin Cartel Case