Bloomberg Law
SCOTUS and School Diversity & Mega Merger Mania
Feb 22, 2024
Exploring the Supreme Court's decision on school diversity using socio-economic factors, while diving into antitrust issues in mega deals. Discussions on shifts in admissions policies, impact on student body diversity, challenges to race-based restrictions, and navigating antitrust scrutiny in major mergers. Analysis of proposed Disney, Fox, and Warner streaming service impact on sports rights and antitrust regulations. Debate on media company's streaming service strategy and analyzing mergers under the Biden administration.
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- SCOTUS analyzed impact of race-neutral policies on diversity & legality of aggressive mergers faced antitrust scrutiny.
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Admissions Policy Change at Virginia Public High School
A Virginia public high school, faced with a lack of racial diversity in admissions, implemented a new policy to increase diversity. The school, initially utilizing entrance tests for admission selection, modified its approach by allocating seats to middle schools, ensuring a broader representation geographically, racially, and socioeconomically. This policy adjustment led to notable changes in the racial composition of the student body.
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