Paws for concern: The Tipline for 13 November 2026

The Federal Trade Commission has unleashed a challenge to Covetrus’ $3.5 billion purchase of MWI Animal Health, arguing the transaction would eliminate substantial head-to-head competition among veterinary supply distributors. The merging parties, repped by counsel at Latham & Watkins and Freshfields, said they are fully prepared to defend the deal in court against the FTC’s “outdated” view of the marketplace. Also in Tipline, Google has requested a delay of a private ad tech trial scheduled for April.