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Paul, Weiss Welcomes Leading Antitrust Partner Scott Sher in Washington, D.C.
Scott Sher has joined the firm as an Antitrust partner in Washington, D.C. Sher will advise clients on antitrust issues that arise in the M&A process and on antitrust investigations and competition issues.
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MGM’s Sale to Amazon Wins Top Prize in Global Competition Review’s 2023 Awards
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Paul, Weiss was recognized by the Global Competition Review’s 2023 GCR Awards in the “Matter of the Year” category for its role advising MGM in its $8.5 billion sale to Amazon.
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Updated FAQs on FTC Proposal to Ban Employer-Worker Non-Compete Clauses
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- Robert A. Atkins
- Joseph J. Bial
- Rebecca S. Coccaro
- Andrew C. Finch
- Jarrett R. Hoffman
- Brad S. Karp
- Randy Luskey
- Jean M. McLoughlin
- Jacqueline P. Rubin
- Kannon K. Shanmugam
- Joshua H. Soven
- Eyitayo “Tee” St. Matthew-Daniel
- Aidan Synnott
- Brette Tannenbaum
- Laura C. Turano
- Liza M. Velazquez
- Andrea K. Wahlquist Brown
- Lawrence I. Witdorchic
- Reuven Falik
- Jared P. Nagley
- Pietro J. Signoracci
- Tiffany Lo
- Antitrust
- Employment, Workplace Investigations & Trade Secrets
- Financial Services Litigation & Investigations
- Litigation
- Supreme Court & Appellate Litigation
- Executive Compensation
This update addresses certain key developments, including notable comments received by the FTC on the proposed rule, related bills introduced in Congress, and a recent memorandum from the general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board asserting that most non-competes violate the National Labor Relations Act.
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Publications
DOJ and FTC Issue Draft Merger Guidelines
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- Joseph J. Bial
- Paul D. Brachman
- Meredith R. Dearborn
- Andrew C. Finch
- Katherine B. Forrest
- William A. Isaacson
- William B. Michael
- Jacqueline P. Rubin
- Joshua H. Soven
- Eyitayo “Tee” St. Matthew-Daniel
- Aidan Synnott
- Brette Tannenbaum
- Daniel A. Crane
- Marta P. Kelly
- Jared P. Nagley
- Yuni Yan Sobel
- Antitrust
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Equity
The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have published a draft set of new merger guidelines. Some concepts in the new guidelines are similar to those in the existing guidelines. However, several of the new guidelines differ significantly from existing guidelines and could in certain circumstances lead to challenges to deals that in the past would not have faced agency action. The agencies are accepting public comments on the draft guidelines until September 18.
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Amazon Defeats D.C. Attorney General’s Attempt to Revive Antitrust Suit Over Pricing Policies
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Following the dismissal of a major antitrust lawsuit by the D.C. Attorney General challenging Amazon’s pricing policies nationwide, Paul, Weiss won a further victory when the D.C. Superior Court denied the District’s motion for reconsideration and denied the District’s motion to further amend its complaint.
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FTC Loses Challenge to Meta-Within Deal, but Court Accepts Viability of Potential Competition Theories
The Federal Trade Commission lost its bid for a preliminary injunction blocking Meta Platforms’ proposed acquisition of Within Unlimited after a federal court found that the FTC failed to establish that it was likely to succeed on the merits in light of the evidence presented.
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Awards & Recognition
Epic Games v. Apple Wins Top Award at Global Competition Review Annual Awards
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Paul, Weiss was recognized by Global Competition Review for its role in defending Apple against Epic’s monopolization claims in Epic Games v. Apple.
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Bill Michael, Bob Atkins and Jacqui Rubin Recognized by The American Lawyer for Winning Appeal in Becton Dickinson Antitrust Lawsuit
Litigation partners Bill Michael, Bob Atkins and Jacqui Rubin, were recognized by The American Lawyer’s “Litigation Daily” column for their appellate victory in a significant antitrust lawsuit.
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Bill Isaacson, Karen Dunn and Amy Mauser Recognized by The American Lawyer for Win in Amazon Antitrust Lawsuit
Litigation partners Bill Isaacson and Karen Dunn and counsel Amy Mauser were recognized by The American Lawyer’s “Litigation Daily” column for their litigation victory in a significant antitrust lawsuit.
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Paul, Weiss Wins Dismissal of Class Action Against Morgan Stanley Alleging Scheme to Reduce Competition in Treasury Securities Market
Paul, Weiss achieved a significant victory for Morgan Stanley by securing the dismissal of all claims in an antitrust class action.
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Bill Isaacson Speaks on Federal Bar Association Webinar
Litigation partner Bill Isaacson participated in a webinar, “The New Biden Antitrust Regime,” hosted by the Federal Bar Association.
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Josh Soven to Moderate Discussion on Antitrust Enforcement in the Digital Age at ITechLaw 2022 World Technology Law Conference
Litigation partner Josh Soven will moderate a workshop, “Enforcement of Antitrust Law in the Digital Age,” at the ITechLaw 2022 World Technology Law Conference.
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Andrew Finch and Meredith Dearborn Speak at Informa Connect Antitrust Meeting
Litigation partners Andrew Finch and Meredith Dearborn participated in the Informa Connect Antitrust West Coast Meeting, a platform for in-house counsel dealing with global antitrust challenges.
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Jacqueline Rubin, Liza Velazquez and Maria Keane Author Law360 Expert Analysis
Litigation partners Jacqueline Rubin and Liza Velazquez and counsel Maria Keane co-wrote an article, “Nev. Filing Hints At DOJ's Employee-Noncompete Stance,” published in Law360.
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FTC Rescinds Vertical Guidelines, Introducing Opacity Into Merger Review
The FTC has rescinded its 2020 Vertical Merger Guidelines, which were issued jointly with the DOJ to provide transparency about the agencies’ approach to vertical merger analysis. No new guidelines have been issued. The current FTC may be more willing to challenge vertical integrations using expanded theories of harm, though any change in the law must come from Congress and the courts.
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