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William Michael to Participate in Fordham Antitrust Economics Panel
Litigation partner William Michael will speak on a panel, “Economic and Legal Issues in Indirect Purchaser Class Actions,” at Fordham University School of Law’s Antitrust Economics Workshop. The event will take place from September 11 in New York City.
Events & Publications
Two Leading Trial Lawyers Join Paul, Weiss
- Jul 31, 2020
- Firm News
Two Leading Trial Lawyers Join Paul, Weiss
Meredith Dearborn and Jessica Phillips, two talented trial lawyers, are joining the firm as partners in the Litigation Department.
New York State Senators Introduce Bill to Expand the Reach of State Antitrust Law
- Jul 20, 2020
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New York State Senators Introduce Bill to Expand the Reach of State Antitrust Law
New York legislators introduced a bill, S. 8700-A, that would expand the reach of New York’s antitrust law and may create greater liability exposure for corporations doing business in the state. The bill redefines the nature of…
Supreme Court to Determine Whether FTC Can Obtain Monetary Restitution in Federal Court
- Jul 20, 2020
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Supreme Court to Determine Whether FTC Can Obtain Monetary Restitution in Federal Court
On July 9, the Supreme Court granted review in AMG Capital v. Federal Trade Commission and Federal Trade Commission v. Credit Bureau Center to decide whether a federal court can award monetary relief in the form of restitution in an…
DOJ and FTC Issue Final Vertical Merger Guidelines
- Jun 30, 2020
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DOJ and FTC Issue Final Vertical Merger Guidelines
On June 30, the DOJ and Federal Trade Commission issued final vertical merger guidelines that provide executives, dealmakers and their advisors with important insight into how the federal agencies are likely to evaluate a deal with…
DOJ Antitrust Division and SEC Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation
- Jun 24, 2020
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DOJ Antitrust Division and SEC Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation
On June 22, the DOJ’s Antitrust Division and the SEC announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation between the two agencies. Beyond continuing cooperation in rulemaking, investigations and…
Trial Lawyers Karen Dunn and Bill Isaacson Join Paul, Weiss
- Jun 11, 2020
- Firm News
Trial Lawyers Karen Dunn and Bill Isaacson Join Paul, Weiss
Bill Isaacson and Karen Dunn have joined the firm as partners in the Litigation Department, resident in the Washington, D.C. office. Both are nationally recognized trial lawyers who have tried and won numerous high-stakes cases for…
Class Certification Case Developments (May 2020)
- May 28, 2020
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Class Certification Case Developments (May 2020)
In this installment of our client alerts focused on class certification decisions, we discuss three recent cases which illustrate an issue percolating in district courts across the country regarding personal jurisdiction in nationwide …
Andrew Finch and Mastercard Senior Managing Counsel Peter Bernstein Discuss New DOJ Antitrust Compliance Program Guidelines in Compliance & Ethics Spotlight
- May 26, 2020
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Andrew Finch and Mastercard Senior Managing Counsel Peter Bernstein Discuss New DOJ Antitrust Compliance Program Guidelines in Compliance & Ethics Spotlight
Antitrust Practice co-chair Andrew Finch is featured in an interview in the American Bar Association’s Spring 2020 Compliance & Ethics Spotlight newsletter, “Bringing Life to the DOJ Guidelines on Evaluation of Corporate…
DOJ Resolves Criminal Product Market Allocation Charge with $100 Million Penalty and Deferred Prosecution Agreement
- May 01, 2020
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DOJ Resolves Criminal Product Market Allocation Charge with $100 Million Penalty and Deferred Prosecution Agreement
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a Florida oncology group has agreed to pay a criminal penalty of $100 million, which is the statutory maximum amount, to resolve a charge that it conspired with a competing group to enter …
DOJ and FTC Issue Warning on Anticompetitive Conduct Affecting Labor Markets During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Apr 17, 2020
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DOJ and FTC Issue Warning on Anticompetitive Conduct Affecting Labor Markets During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A new DOJ-FTC joint antitrust statement regarding COVID-19 and competition in labor markets issued April 13 is an important reminder that anticompetitive labor practices may lead to civil or even criminal liability in certain…
DOJ Issues Expedited Antitrust Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Equipment and Medication Distribution Collaboration
- Apr 07, 2020
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DOJ Issues Expedited Antitrust Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Equipment and Medication Distribution Collaboration
The DOJ issued a business review letter pursuant to the recently announced expedited procedures for reviewing collaborations between businesses working to advance health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An Update on Merger Review During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak: Early Terminations to Resume
- Mar 27, 2020
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An Update on Merger Review During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak: Early Terminations to Resume
U.S. antitrust agencies are now resuming the practice of granting early terminations of HSR waiting periods in merger reviews. As we discussed in our memorandum last week, the FTC and DOJ temporarily suspended the practice while the…
Antitrust Guidance for Business Collaborations to Combat COVID-19
- Mar 26, 2020
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Antitrust Guidance for Business Collaborations to Combat COVID-19
On March 24, the FTC’s Bureau of Competition and the DOJ’s Antitrust Division issued a Joint Statement providing guidance and expedited procedures for reviewing collaborations between businesses working to advance health and safety…
Antitrust Month in Review – February 2020
- Mar 19, 2020
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Antitrust Month in Review – February 2020
February was a particularly active month for the Federal Trade Commission, which sued to block three mergers and settled a matter involving issues of market allocation and board interlocks. The Department of Justice also had an active …
Merger Review During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak
- Mar 18, 2020
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Merger Review During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak
U.S. and E.U. competition agencies have announced temporary changes in their merger review procedures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Significantly, the U.S. antitrust agencies will not grant any requests for early termination.…
Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Exclusionary Conduct Bill That Would Significantly Alter U.S. Antitrust Law
- Mar 12, 2020
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Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Exclusionary Conduct Bill That Would Significantly Alter U.S. Antitrust Law
On March 10, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced in the Senate the Anticompetitive Exclusionary Conduct Prevention Act of 2020. The bill would shift the burden to defendants with market shares of greater than 50% (or that “otherwise…
State AGs Respond to COVID-19-Related “Price Gouging” and DOJ Antitrust Enforcement to Focus on Public Health Products
- Mar 10, 2020
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State AGs Respond to COVID-19-Related “Price Gouging” and DOJ Antitrust Enforcement to Focus on Public Health Products
Attorneys general in California, New York and Washington have announced they will take action against “price gouging,” while the Antitrust Division said it will watch for collusive practices in the sale of critical public health…
Jonathan Kanter to Participate in the GCR Telecoms, Media and Technology Conference
- Mar 02, 2020
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Jonathan Kanter to Participate in the GCR Telecoms, Media and Technology Conference
Litigation partner Jonathan Kanter will participate in a panel at GCR’s Ninth Annual Telecoms, Media and Technology Conference. Jonathan’s panel, “Online Advertising,” will take place on March 2 in London.
Antitrust Month in Review – January 2020
- Feb 12, 2020
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Antitrust Month in Review – January 2020
The year began with several notable developments. As we discussed in recent Client Memoranda, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued draft vertical merger guidelines, and the FTC announced new…
FTC and FDA Collaborating to Promote Biologic Competition
- Feb 03, 2020
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FTC and FDA Collaborating to Promote Biologic Competition
Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a statement describing their efforts to “work together to promote competitive markets for biological products.”
FTC Announces New Hart-Scott-Rodino and Clayton Act Section 8 Thresholds
- Jan 29, 2020
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FTC Announces New Hart-Scott-Rodino and Clayton Act Section 8 Thresholds
The Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) has revised the jurisdictional and filing fee thresholds of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the “HSR Act”) and the Premerger Notification Rules (the “Rules”), based on …
Dan Howley to Participate in Webcast on Antitrust Merger Enforcement
- Feb 20, 2020
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Dan Howley to Participate in Webcast on Antitrust Merger Enforcement
Litigation counsel Dan Howley will participate in a live webcast produced by The Knowledge Group.
Andrew Finch to Participate in NYSBA Antitrust Section Annual Meeting
- Jan 30, 2020
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Andrew Finch to Participate in NYSBA Antitrust Section Annual Meeting
Antitrust partner Andrew Finch will participate in a panel at the annual meeting of the New York State Bar Association Antitrust Section.
DOJ and FTC Issue Draft Vertical Merger Guidelines
- Jan 13, 2020
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DOJ and FTC Issue Draft Vertical Merger Guidelines
Late Friday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued draft vertical merger guidelines for public comment. The guidelines provide important insight for business people and their advisors into how the…
Andrew Finch to Participate in the GCR Annual Antitrust Law Leaders Forum
- Feb 08, 2020
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Andrew Finch to Participate in the GCR Annual Antitrust Law Leaders Forum
Litigation partner and Co-chair of the Antitrust Group Andrew Finch will participate in a panel, “Antitrust: Recent trends in antitrust and IP enforcement,” at the Global Competition Review Annual Antitrust Law Leaders Forum.
Antitrust Month in Review – December 2019
- Jan 07, 2020
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Antitrust Month in Review – December 2019
The U.S. federal antitrust enforcement agencies had an active month in December.
Jonathan Kanter Discusses Key Data Privacy Considerations with Nasdaq
- Dec 30, 2019
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Jonathan Kanter Discusses Key Data Privacy Considerations with Nasdaq
In an interview with Nasdaq, litigation partner Jonathan Kanter discusses the importance of data privacy and why understanding how data is collected, managed and used is increasingly crucial for business success.
A F/RAND Commitment Does Not Bar Injunctive Relief According to New DOJ, USPTO and NIST Policy Statement on Remedies for Standards-Essential Patents
- Dec 30, 2019
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A F/RAND Commitment Does Not Bar Injunctive Relief According to New DOJ, USPTO and NIST Policy Statement on Remedies for Standards-Essential Patents
In a new joint policy statement, the DOJ, USPTO and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) set forth the view that a patent holder’s commitment to offer a fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory license for a…
Antitrust Month in Review – November 2019
- Dec 23, 2019
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Antitrust Month in Review – November 2019
In November, there were several significant developments at the U.S. federal antitrust enforcement agencies.
Rick Rule, Andrew Forman and Dan Howley Contribute Chapter on Structural Remedies to Global Competition Review
- Dec 13, 2019
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Rick Rule, Andrew Forman and Dan Howley Contribute Chapter on Structural Remedies to Global Competition Review
Litigation partners Rick Rule and Andy Forman and counsel Dan Howley contributed the “Structural Remedies” chapter for the “Merger Remedies Guide – Second Edition,” published by Global Competition Review.
Andrew Finch Featured in Law360
- Dec 05, 2019
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Andrew Finch Featured in Law360
Litigation partner Andrew Finch was featured in a Q&A in Law360.
DOJ Business Review Letter Provides Insights into Appropriate Safeguards for Standard-Setting Organizations
- Dec 05, 2019
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DOJ Business Review Letter Provides Insights into Appropriate Safeguards for Standard-Setting Organizations
A recent DOJ business review letter is an important reminder that members of standard-setting organizations (SSOs) should be vigilant in ensuring that their SSOs do not engage in anticompetitive behavior.
Antitrust Month in Review – October 2019
- Nov 25, 2019
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Antitrust Month in Review – October 2019
In October, a court in New York dismissed claims in an antitrust suit involving patent settlement agreements and a court in Northern California denied a motion to certify a damages class in a suit alleging unlawful tying of hospital…
Andrew Finch to Participate in Panel Discussion on Antitrust in the Modern Economy
- Nov 07, 2019
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Andrew Finch to Participate in Panel Discussion on Antitrust in the Modern Economy
Litigation partner Andrew Finch will speak on a panel, “Antitrust in the Modern Economy,” at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
DOJ Announces Government Procurement Collusion Strike Force
- Nov 05, 2019
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DOJ Announces Government Procurement Collusion Strike Force
U.S. Department of Justice announced that it and several other federal agencies are forming a “Procurement Collusion Strike Force” to investigate and prosecute collusion, including bid rigging, among companies and individuals involved …
Andrew Finch and Nicholas Groombridge Participate in the 63rd Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference
- Nov 01, 2019
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Andrew Finch and Nicholas Groombridge Participate in the 63rd Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference
Litigation partners Andrew Finch and Nicholas Groombridge participated in the 63rd Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference.
Andrew Forman to Participate on Webcast Panel on Antitrust Trends in the Pharma and Life Sciences Sector
- Nov 19, 2019
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Andrew Forman to Participate on Webcast Panel on Antitrust Trends in the Pharma and Life Sciences Sector
Litigation partner Andrew Forman will discuss emerging antitrust issues in the pharmaceuticals and life sciences sectors in a live webcast panel produced by The Knowledge Group.
Craig Benson to Participate in Webcast on Key Antitrust Issues and Trends
- Nov 12, 2019
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Craig Benson to Participate in Webcast on Key Antitrust Issues and Trends
Litigation partner Craig Benson will participate in a live webcast produced by The Knowledge Group.
Antitrust Month in Review – September 2019
- Oct 22, 2019
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Antitrust Month in Review – September 2019
September was another active month in antitrust enforcement and litigation.
Class Certification Developments (September 2019)
- Sep 27, 2019
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Class Certification Developments (September 2019)
In this installment of our client alerts focused on class certification decisions, we discuss recent cases evaluating the impact on class certification of economic models that sweep in uninjured class members.
Andrew Finch to Participate in ABA Panel on Inbound Investment Regulatory Scrutiny
- Sep 12, 2019
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Andrew Finch to Participate in ABA Panel on Inbound Investment Regulatory Scrutiny
Litigation partner Andrew Finch will speak on a panel at the American Bar Association’s annual Business Law Section meeting.
William Michael to Participate in Fordham Antitrust Economics Panel
- Sep 11, 2019
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William Michael to Participate in Fordham Antitrust Economics Panel
Litigation partner William Michael will speak on a panel, “Economic and Legal Issues in Indirect Purchaser Class Actions,” at Fordham University School of Law’s Antitrust Economics Workshop.
Senior DOJ Antitrust Official Rejoins Paul, Weiss
- Sep 09, 2019
- Firm News
Senior DOJ Antitrust Official Rejoins Paul, Weiss
Andrew Finch has returned to the firm as Co-Chair of the Antitrust Practice Group.
Antitrust Month in Review – August 2019
- Sep 06, 2019
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Antitrust Month in Review – August 2019
In August, there were several developments in private litigation cases, including notable decisions at both the district and circuit court levels denying class certification because of the presence of uninjured class members.
DOJ Announces First-Time Use of Arbitration to Resolve Merger Challenge
- Sep 04, 2019
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DOJ Announces First-Time Use of Arbitration to Resolve Merger Challenge
Today, the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it has agreed with the parties to a proposed acquisition to use binding arbitration “to resolve the dispositive issue” of product market…
D.C. Circuit Upholds Denial of Class Certification Where Plaintiffs’ Economic Model Showed Uninjured Members
- Aug 23, 2019
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D.C. Circuit Upholds Denial of Class Certification Where Plaintiffs’ Economic Model Showed Uninjured Members
On August 16, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed the denial of class certification in In re Rail Freight Fuel Surcharge Antitrust Litigation.
Rick Rule and Andrew Forman Contribute USA Chapter in ICLG’s Vertical Agreements and Dominant Firms 2019
- Aug 16, 2019
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Rick Rule and Andrew Forman Contribute USA Chapter in ICLG’s Vertical Agreements and Dominant Firms 2019
Litigation partners Rick Rule and Andrew Forman contributed the “USA” chapter in The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Vertical Agreements and Dominant Firms 2019, published by the Global Legal Group Ltd., London.
Antitrust Month in Review – July 2019
- Aug 19, 2019
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Antitrust Month in Review – July 2019
In July, the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a significant change in how it will treat corporate antitrust compliance programs.
Bill Michael to Participate in Webcast on Antitrust Treatment of Loyalty Discounts in Europe and the U.S.
- Oct 13, 2016
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Bill Michael to Participate in Webcast on Antitrust Treatment of Loyalty Discounts in Europe and the U.S.
Litigation partner Bill Michael will take part in a live webcast produced by The Knowledge Group.
Class Certification Case Developments (August 2019)
- Aug 01, 2019
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Class Certification Case Developments (August 2019)
In our first in a series of occasional alerts on updates on class certification decisions, we present two recent court decisions of potential interest.
Department of Justice Antitrust Division Announces Important New Policy Regarding Compliance Programs
- Jul 15, 2019
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Department of Justice Antitrust Division Announces Important New Policy Regarding Compliance Programs
On July 11, Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division Makan Delrahim made a significant and important announcement regarding a change to the Division’s criminal antitrust prosecutorial policy: unlike in the past, corporate …
Antitrust Month in Review – June 2019
- Jul 12, 2019
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Antitrust Month in Review – June 2019
In June, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the European Commission (EC) both announced fines for violations of the agencies’ respective merger reporting-and-waiting requirements for transactions which resulted in Canon …
Antitrust Month in Review – May 2019
- Jun 18, 2019
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Antitrust Month in Review – May 2019
In May, the United States Supreme Court handed down its decision in Apple v. Pepper, holding that the Court’s 1977 decision in the Illinois Brick case did not bar app purchasers from suing Apple because, according to the Court, app…
Aidan Synnott and William Michael Contribute Chapter on U.S. Antitrust Law to The Public Competition Enforcement Review
- Jun 05, 2019
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Aidan Synnott and William Michael Contribute Chapter on U.S. Antitrust Law to The Public Competition Enforcement Review
Litigation partners Aidan Synnott and Bill Michael wrote the “United States” chapter in the 11th edition of The Public Competition Enforcement Review.
Robust Compliance Programs May Provide Significant New Benefits to Companies Facing Criminal Antitrust Exposure
- May 15, 2019
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Robust Compliance Programs May Provide Significant New Benefits to Companies Facing Criminal Antitrust Exposure
In a recent speech, Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice, discussed the Division’s ongoing evaluation of whether and how corporate antitrust compliance…
Antitrust Month in Review – April 2019
- May 09, 2019
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Antitrust Month in Review – April 2019
In April, the multi-venue merger litigation between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and paint pigment suppliers Tronox Limited and Cristal moved toward a resolution: the deal parties agreed with the FTC to divest pigment…
Antitrust Month in Review – March 2019
- Apr 08, 2019
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Antitrust Month in Review – March 2019
In March, there were several developments in private antitrust litigation, including several notable cases in which defendants succeeded in winning dismissal.
Craig Benson to Participate in Webcast on Antitrust Trends
- Apr 24, 2019
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Craig Benson to Participate in Webcast on Antitrust Trends
Litigation partner Craig Benson will take part in a live webcast produced by The Knowledge Group, “2019 Antitrust Trends, Developments and Legal Issues: Everything You Need to Know.”
Antitrust Month in Review – February 2019
- Mar 11, 2019
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Antitrust Month in Review – February 2019
In February, the much-anticipated decision in the AT&T-Time Warner merger appeal was handed down. The appeals court found that the district court did not err in denying the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) request to enjoin the…
Joseph Bial to Participate in Webcast on Cartel Immunity and Leniency Program
- Mar 15, 2019
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Joseph Bial to Participate in Webcast on Cartel Immunity and Leniency Program
Litigation partner Joseph Bial will take part in a live webcast, “The Cartel Immunity and Leniency Program: What You Need to Know,” discussing fundamentals of the program and recent trends and issues related to cartel immunity and…
FTC Announces New Hart-Scott-Rodino and Clayton Act Section 8 Thresholds
- Mar 04, 2019
- Publications
FTC Announces New Hart-Scott-Rodino and Clayton Act Section 8 Thresholds
The Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) has revised the jurisdictional and filing fee thresholds of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the “HSR Act”) and the Premerger Notification Rules (the “Rules”), based on …
D.C. Circuit Affirms District Court’s Denial of DOJ’s Request for Injunction in AT&T-Time Warner Merger
- Feb 28, 2019
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D.C. Circuit Affirms District Court’s Denial of DOJ’s Request for Injunction in AT&T-Time Warner Merger
On February 26, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit held that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) failed to show that the district court clearly erred in denying the government’s request for…
Antitrust Month in Review – January 2019
- Feb 07, 2019
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Antitrust Month in Review – January 2019
In January, there was a notable scarcity of news from the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) because of the U.S. federal government’s lapse in appropriations.
Rick Rule and Joe Bial Co-Author USA Chapter of Cartels & Leniency
- Oct 25, 2018
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Rick Rule and Joe Bial Co-Author USA Chapter of Cartels & Leniency
Litigation partners Rick Rule and Joe Bial co-authored the “USA” chapter in the 2019 edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide to Cartels & Leniency, published by the Global Legal Group Ltd.
Antitrust Month in Review – December 2018
- Jan 14, 2019
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Antitrust Month in Review – December 2018
In our December Antitrust Month in Review, we discuss, among other things: the impact of the federal government shutdown on the work of the FTC and the Antitrust Division of the DOJ and more.
Jonathan Kanter Provides Historical Testimony Before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Dec 19, 2018
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Jonathan Kanter Provides Historical Testimony Before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary
On December 19, antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter provided a historical backdrop for the comparison of EU and U.S. antitrust law before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary’s Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer …
Antitrust Month in Review – November 2018
- Dec 12, 2018
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Antitrust Month in Review – November 2018
In November, the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) published its previously announced model voluntary request letter and model timing agreement to be used in connection with merger investigations it conducts. The…
DOJ Announces New Standards for Corporate Cooperation
- Dec 05, 2018
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DOJ Announces New Standards for Corporate Cooperation
The Department of Justice announced last week significant changes to its policies for granting corporations credit for cooperating with criminal investigations.
Rick Rule and Joseph Bial to Participate in Joint Seminar
- Dec 12, 2018
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Rick Rule and Joseph Bial to Participate in Joint Seminar
Litigation partners Rick Rule and Joseph Bial, together with lawyers from Slaughter and May, will present a seminar on “M&A in the Age of Protectionism: Antitrust and Foreign Investment Developments.”
Joseph Bial to Speak at Annual Conference on Technology and Antitrust
- Dec 13, 2018
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Joseph Bial to Speak at Annual Conference on Technology and Antitrust
Litigation partner Joseph Bial is a panelist at the Fourth Annual Conference on Technology and Antitrust.
Jonathan Kanter to Testify Before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Dec 05, 2018
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Jonathan Kanter to Testify Before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary
On December 5, litigation partner Jonathan Kanter will testify at a hearing before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary’s Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights.
Antitrust Month in Review – October 2018
- Nov 12, 2018
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Antitrust Month in Review – October 2018
This past month, U.S. federal antitrust agencies required divestiture remedies in several deals before allowing them to proceed without an enforcement challenge. Remedies generally involved the divestiture of standalone business…
Antitrust Partners Author Article on Senate Antitrust Oversight Hearing
- Oct 22, 2018
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Antitrust Partners Author Article on Senate Antitrust Oversight Hearing
Craig Benson, Joseph Bial, Andrew Forman, Ken Gallo, Jonathan Kanter, William Michael, Rick Rule and Aidan Synnott co-authored an article, "Takeaways From Senate Antitrust Enforcement Hearing," that appeared in the Expert Analysis…
Rick Rule to Speak at IBRAC International Seminar on Competition Law
- Oct 24, 2018
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Rick Rule to Speak at IBRAC International Seminar on Competition Law
Litigation partner Rick Rule will speak at The Brazilian Institute of Studies on Competition, Consumer Affairs and International Trade’s (IBRAC) 24th Annual International Seminar on Competition Law, which takes place from October 24…
News from Senate Antitrust Enforcement Oversight Hearing
- Oct 10, 2018
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News from Senate Antitrust Enforcement Oversight Hearing
On October 3, 2018, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joseph J. Simons and Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Department of Justice Antitrust Division Makan Delrahim testified at an antitrust enforcement oversight hearing…
Jonathan Kanter to Participate in FTC Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century
- Oct 17, 2018
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Jonathan Kanter to Participate in FTC Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will speak at the third session of the FTC’s Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century.
Department of Justice Announces Reforms to Merger Review Process, Aims to Resolve Most Investigations within Six Months
- Sep 26, 2018
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Department of Justice Announces Reforms to Merger Review Process, Aims to Resolve Most Investigations within Six Months
In a speech delivered on September 25, 2018 at the 2018 Global Antitrust Enforcement Symposium at Georgetown University, Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division “will …
Craig Benson to Participate in Webcast on Cartels and Anti-Competitive Agreements in 2018
- Sep 25, 2018
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Craig Benson to Participate in Webcast on Cartels and Anti-Competitive Agreements in 2018
Litigation partner Craig Benson will participate in The Knowledge Group's webcast, "Anti-Competitive Agreements in 2018: The Evolving Regulatory Landscape Explored."
Federal Trade Commission Begins Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century
- Sep 24, 2018
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Federal Trade Commission Begins Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century
On September 13, 2018 the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) opened a series of hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection with a full day of panel discussions held at Georgetown University Law Center.
Rick Rule and Andrew Forman Co-Author USA Chapter in ICLG’s Vertical Agreements and Dominant Firms 2018
- Aug 09, 2018
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Rick Rule and Andrew Forman Co-Author USA Chapter in ICLG’s Vertical Agreements and Dominant Firms 2018
Litigation partners Rick Rule and Andrew Forman co-authored the “USA” chapter in The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Vertical Agreements and Dominant Firms 2018, published by the Global Legal Group Ltd., London.
FTC Seeks Public Input in Advance of Hearings on the Future of Competition and Consumer Protection Enforcement
- Jul 02, 2018
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FTC Seeks Public Input in Advance of Hearings on the Future of Competition and Consumer Protection Enforcement
The United States Federal Trade Commission recently announced that it will hold a series of wide-ranging public hearings on a number of important competition- and consumer protection-related topics.
Rick Rule Speaks at Conference on Robert Bork’s The Antitrust Paradox
- Jun 22, 2018
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Rick Rule Speaks at Conference on Robert Bork’s The Antitrust Paradox
Litigation partner Rick Rule spoke on a panel at The Antitrust Paradox Conference on June 22.
Supreme Court Rules that U.S. Courts Not Bound to Defer to Foreign Governments’ Interpretations of Their Own Laws
- Jun 15, 2018
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Supreme Court Rules that U.S. Courts Not Bound to Defer to Foreign Governments’ Interpretations of Their Own Laws
The Supreme Court recently reversed a Second Circuit dismissal of a $147 million antitrust judgment against a Chinese vitamin C producer that was based on China’s interpretation of its own laws. The Second Circuit had held in In re…
Jonathan Kanter Speaks at Conference, “U.S. vs. Microsoft: 20 Years Later, Lessons Learned & the Path Forward”
- May 14, 2018
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Jonathan Kanter Speaks at Conference, “U.S. vs. Microsoft: 20 Years Later, Lessons Learned & the Path Forward”
Litigation partner Jonathan Kanter spoke on a panel at a conference, “U.S. vs. Microsoft: 20 Years Later, Lessons Learned & the Path Forward.”
Joseph Simons Is Sworn In as FTC Chairman
- May 01, 2018
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Joseph Simons Is Sworn In as FTC Chairman
On May 1, former Paul, Weiss partner and co-chair of the Antitrust Group Joseph Simons (Litigation, 2003 – 2018) was sworn in as chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, after being confirmed by the U.S. Senate on April 26.
FTC Gets New Leadership
- May 04, 2018
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FTC Gets New Leadership
Less than a week after the U.S. Senate voted to approve a full slate of new commissioners to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), four of those appointees were sworn in to their new positions.
Jonathan Kanter to Participate in Event on ‘Economics of the Internet’
- May 08, 2018
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Jonathan Kanter to Participate in Event on ‘Economics of the Internet’
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will participate in an event hosted by Georgetown University’s Center for Business and Public Policy entitled “Understanding the Basic Economics of the Internet: Building a Foundation for 21st Century …
Craig Benson to Participate in Webcast on Antitrust Laws in the U.S.
- Mar 28, 2018
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Craig Benson to Participate in Webcast on Antitrust Laws in the U.S.
Litigation partner Craig Benson will participate in The Knowledge Group’s webcast, “Antitrust Laws in the United States: Framework, Trends and Regulatory Issues.”
FTC Announces New Hart-Scott-Rodino and Clayton Act Section 8 Thresholds
- Jan 30, 2018
- Publications
FTC Announces New Hart-Scott-Rodino and Clayton Act Section 8 Thresholds
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has revised the jurisdictional and filing fee thresholds of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.
Jonathan Kanter Speaks on DC Bar Panel on Big Law
- Feb 07, 2018
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Jonathan Kanter Speaks on DC Bar Panel on Big Law
On February 7, antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will participate in a panel on “Making Partner in Big Law” as part of the DC Bar’s Big Law Series.
Daniel Levi to Speak at Mexican Bar Association Conference on Class Action Litigation
- Jan 17, 2018
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Daniel Levi to Speak at Mexican Bar Association Conference on Class Action Litigation
Litigation counsel Daniel Levi will participate in a conference focusing on class action litigation presented by the Mexican Bar Association.
Rick Rule to Participate in Panel Discussion at Competition Counsel Day
- Jan 30, 2018
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Rick Rule to Participate in Panel Discussion at Competition Counsel Day
Litigation partner Rick Rule will speak on a panel, “Enforcement Priorities for the Year Ahead,” at the Competition Counsel Day conference hosted by Slaughter and May.
Jonathan Kanter to Participate In Tech, Media & Telecom Competition Conference
- Dec 13, 2017
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Jonathan Kanter to Participate In Tech, Media & Telecom Competition Conference
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will speak on a panel at the Fourth Annual Tech, Media & Telecom Competition Conference, sponsored by The Capitol Forum and CQ Roll Call.
Jonathan Kanter to Participate in Panel at State Press Association Conference
- Dec 04, 2017
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Jonathan Kanter to Participate in Panel at State Press Association Conference
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will speak on a panel, “The Digital Duopoly: Deterring Competition, Professional Journalism and Political Discourse” at the State Press Association conference.
Jonathan Kanter Participates in Roundtable on Competition in Media Markets
- Nov 14, 2017
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Jonathan Kanter Participates in Roundtable on Competition in Media Markets
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter participated in a roundtable discussion, “Media Markets: Competition and Regulatory Issues,” sponsored by the University College London Faculty of Laws’ Jevons Institute for Competition Law and…
Big Data and Antitrust: A Regulatory Outlook
- Nov 16, 2017
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Big Data and Antitrust: A Regulatory Outlook
Regulators around the world are confronting questions regarding the importance of data to tech companies.
Rick Rule and Joe Bial Co-Author USA Chapter of Cartels & Leniency
- Nov 08, 2017
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Rick Rule and Joe Bial Co-Author USA Chapter of Cartels & Leniency
Litigation partners Rick Rule and Joe Bial co-authored the “USA” chapter in the 2018 edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide to Cartels & Leniency, published by the Global Legal Group Ltd.
Jonathan Kanter to Participate in The Capitol Forum’s TMT Competition Conference
- Dec 13, 2017
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Jonathan Kanter to Participate in The Capitol Forum’s TMT Competition Conference
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will speak on a panel at The Capitol Forum’s TMT Competition Conference, “Trump vs. Tech Giants: In the Media Market, What are the Implications of Potential Enforcement Against Facebook and Google?”
Ross Fieldston and Jonathan Kanter to Speak at Business-Government Relations Council’s Annual Meeting
- Oct 19, 2017
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Ross Fieldston and Jonathan Kanter to Speak at Business-Government Relations Council’s Annual Meeting
Corporate partner Ross Fieldston and antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will speak on the topic of M&A in regulated industries at the Business-Government Relations Council’s 2017 Annual Meeting.
Jonathan Kanter to Participate at American University Washington College of Law Antitrust Conference
- Oct 27, 2017
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Jonathan Kanter to Participate at American University Washington College of Law Antitrust Conference
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will speak at the American University Washington College of Law’s “Unlocking the Promise of Antitrust Enforcement” conference.
Jonathan Kanter to Participate at Federalist Society’s National Lawyers Convention
- Nov 16, 2017
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Jonathan Kanter to Participate at Federalist Society’s National Lawyers Convention
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will speak on a panel at the Federalist Society’s National Lawyers Convention.
Jonathan Kanter to Participate at the New Center Ideas Summit
- Sep 17, 2017
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Jonathan Kanter to Participate at the New Center Ideas Summit
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will participate in a panel discussion at the New Center’s Ideas Summit.
Jonathan Kanter to Appear on No Labels Radio
- Sep 16, 2017
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Jonathan Kanter to Appear on No Labels Radio
On September 16 at 10 a.m., antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will be a call-in guest on No Labels Radio, a weekly broadcast on SiriusXM POTUS, channel 124.
Jonathan Kanter Participates in ABA Program Discussing Antitrust Exemption for Newspapers
- Aug 29, 2017
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Jonathan Kanter Participates in ABA Program Discussing Antitrust Exemption for Newspapers
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter spoke on a panel at the American Bar Association’s event, “Extra! Extra! Do Newspapers Need an Antitrust Exemption?”
Recent Guilty Pleas for Price-Fixing Conspiracy Show Commitment to Scrutinizing Social Media and e-Commerce in Criminal Antitrust Prosecutions
- Aug 10, 2017
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Recent Guilty Pleas for Price-Fixing Conspiracy Show Commitment to Scrutinizing Social Media and e-Commerce in Criminal Antitrust Prosecutions
In what is believed to be the first prosecution of an antitrust conspiracy furthered through the use of encrypted messaging services, the Antitrust Division recently announced that an e-commerce company and its president agreed to…
Jonathan Kanter to Participate at CWAG Annual Meeting
- Jul 30, 2017
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Jonathan Kanter to Participate at CWAG Annual Meeting
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will speak on a panel at the Conference of Western Attorneys General (CWAG) annual meeting.
Aidan Synnott and Bill Michael Co-Author Chapter on U.S. Antitrust Law in The Public Competition Enforcement Review
- Jun 29, 2017
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Aidan Synnott and Bill Michael Co-Author Chapter on U.S. Antitrust Law in The Public Competition Enforcement Review
Litigation partners Aidan Synnott and Bill Michael have co-authored the "United States" chapter in the ninth edition of The Public Competition Enforcement Review.
Rick Rule and Andrew Forman Co-Author USA Chapter in ICLG’s Vertical Agreements and Dominant Firms 2017
- Jun 20, 2017
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Rick Rule and Andrew Forman Co-Author USA Chapter in ICLG’s Vertical Agreements and Dominant Firms 2017
Litigation partners Rick Rule and Andrew Forman co-authored the “USA” chapter in The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Vertical Agreements and Dominant Firms 2017, published by the Global Legal Group Ltd., London.
Jonathan Kanter Discusses Future of Antitrust Enforcement in Washington Bytes Chat
- Jun 15, 2017
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Jonathan Kanter Discusses Future of Antitrust Enforcement in Washington Bytes Chat
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter participated in a Washington Bytes panel discussion, “The Future of Antitrust Enforcement: Innovation, Wage Inequality and Democracy.”
Jonathan Kanter to Participate in Conference on Legal Frontiers in Digital Media
- May 18, 2017
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Jonathan Kanter to Participate in Conference on Legal Frontiers in Digital Media
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will speak on a panel at an upcoming conference, “2017 Legal Frontiers in Digital Media,” cosponsored by the Media Law Resource Center and the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology.
Client Alert: Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Antitrust Tying and Bundling Claims
- Mar 20, 2017
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Client Alert: Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Antitrust Tying and Bundling Claims
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit recently affirmed the dismissal of claims by a medical products distributor that two competitors violated antitrust laws by using tying and bundling contracts. The Court’s opinion in…
Rick Rule to Participate at the Institute for Energy Law’s Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures Conference
- May 18, 2017
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Rick Rule to Participate at the Institute for Energy Law’s Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures Conference
Litigation partner Rick Rule will speak at the Institute for Energy Law’s Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures conference.
Craig Benson to Participate in Webcast on Antitrust Policy and Enforcement Under Trump Administration
- May 02, 2017
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Craig Benson to Participate in Webcast on Antitrust Policy and Enforcement Under Trump Administration
Litigation partner Craig Benson will take part in a live webcast produced by The Knowledge Group.
Jonathan Kanter to Participate in University of Chicago Conference on Concentration and the U.S. Economy
- Mar 27, 2017
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Jonathan Kanter to Participate in University of Chicago Conference on Concentration and the U.S. Economy
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will speak on a panel at a conference hosted by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, “Is There a Concentration Problem in America?”
Jonathan Kanter Participates on Center For American Progress (CAP) Panel
- Mar 13, 2017
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Jonathan Kanter Participates on Center For American Progress (CAP) Panel
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter spoke in a panel discussion hosted by the Center for American Progress.
Andrew Forman Discusses Antitrust Law and Working For the FTC in GCR Q&A
- Mar 06, 2017
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Andrew Forman Discusses Antitrust Law and Working For the FTC in GCR Q&A
In a Q&A for Global Competition Review (GCR), litigation partner Andrew Forman touches on his time at the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition; his experience in private practice; the most important issues in antitrust …
FTC Releases Study Examining Merger Remedies Between 2006 and 2012
- Feb 17, 2017
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FTC Releases Study Examining Merger Remedies Between 2006 and 2012
On February 3, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission released a report on an internal staff study examining the success of the Commission's merger remedies from 2006 to 2012.
Rick Rule Discusses Antitrust Regulatory Policy at Global Competition Forum
- Feb 03, 2017
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Rick Rule Discusses Antitrust Regulatory Policy at Global Competition Forum
Litigation partner Rick Rule will speak at the Global Competition Review Live's sixth annual Antitrust Law Leaders Forum.
FTC Announces New Hart-Scott-Rodino and Clayton Act Section 8 Thresholds
- Jan 26, 2017
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FTC Announces New Hart-Scott-Rodino and Clayton Act Section 8 Thresholds
The Federal Trade Commission has revised upwards the jurisdictional and filing fee thresholds of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act and the Premerger Notification Rules. The new minimum size of transaction threshold will …
Jonathan Kanter to Address Antitrust Issues in the Digital Age at Capital Forum Conference
- Dec 16, 2016
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Jonathan Kanter to Address Antitrust Issues in the Digital Age at Capital Forum Conference
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will participate in a panel discussion at The Capitol Forum's third annual Future of Broadband and Tech Competition Conference.
Rick Rule and Joseph Bial Co-Author USA Chapter of Cartels & Leniency
- Nov 15, 2016
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Rick Rule and Joseph Bial Co-Author USA Chapter of Cartels & Leniency
Litigation partners Rick Rule and Joseph Bial co-authored the "USA" chapter in the 2017 edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide to Cartels & Leniency, published by the Global Legal Group Ltd., London.
Client Alert: Department of Justice and FTC Release Antitrust Guidance for Employee Hiring and Compensation
- Nov 10, 2016
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Client Alert: Department of Justice and FTC Release Antitrust Guidance for Employee Hiring and Compensation
The DOJ's Antitrust Division and the FTC recently published the agencies' first official guidance on antitrust issues in hiring and employment practices. The White House Council of Economic Advisors recently also…
Jonathan Kanter to Co-Moderate Forum with FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel
- Oct 24, 2016
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Jonathan Kanter to Co-Moderate Forum with FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel
Antitrust partner Jonathan Kanter will co-moderate a Q&A forum featuring Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel of the Federal Communications Commission.
Craig Benson to Participate in Webcast on Global Anti-Cartel Enforcement
- Oct 15, 2016
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Craig Benson to Participate in Webcast on Global Anti-Cartel Enforcement
Litigation partner Craig Benson will take part in a live webcast produced by The Knowledge Group.
Client Alert: Deferring to China’s Interpretation of Its Own Regulation, Second Circuit Throws Out $147 Million Antitrust Judgment
- Sep 22, 2016
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Client Alert: Deferring to China’s Interpretation of Its Own Regulation, Second Circuit Throws Out $147 Million Antitrust Judgment
On September 20, 2016, the Second Circuit reversed a $147 million antitrust judgment against two Chinese companies on international comity grounds in the long-running In re Vitamin C Antitrust Litigation in the Eastern District…
GCR Quotes Jonathan Kanter in Article on Antitrust Scrutiny of Technology Platforms
- Sep 20, 2016
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GCR Quotes Jonathan Kanter in Article on Antitrust Scrutiny of Technology Platforms
Litigation partner Jonathan Kanter's remarks on a recent panel discussion were included in aGlobal Competition Review article about antitrust scrutiny of dominant technology platforms, titled "Balance Between Consolidation…
Jonathan Kanter to Participate in “Dominant Platforms Under the Microscope” Forum
- Sep 19, 2016
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Jonathan Kanter to Participate in “Dominant Platforms Under the Microscope” Forum
Litigation partner Jonathan Kanter will speak at an event, titled "Dominant Platforms Under the Microscope: Policy Approaches in the U.S. and EU," co-hosted by The Capital Forum and George Washington Institute of Public Policy.
Client Alert: Amendments to the HSR Rules Including Allowing Submission of HSR Filings via DVD
- Aug 29, 2016
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Client Alert: Amendments to the HSR Rules Including Allowing Submission of HSR Filings via DVD
On August 26, 2016, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") approved several final amendments to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger Notification Rules ("HSR Rules"), the most notable of which permits the submission of HSR Notification…
Recent Developments in Government Antitrust Enforcement: Aidan Synnott and Andrew Finch Author “United States” Chapter
- Aug 04, 2016
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Recent Developments in Government Antitrust Enforcement: Aidan Synnott and Andrew Finch Author “United States” Chapter
Antitrust partners Aidan Synnott and Andrew C. Finch have authored a chapter surveying recent developments in antitrust-related enforcement actions of the United States Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission.
U.S. Justice Department Requires Restructuring of Transaction Involving Foreign Entities to Address Section 8 Interlocking Directorates Concern
- Jul 19, 2016
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U.S. Justice Department Requires Restructuring of Transaction Involving Foreign Entities to Address Section 8 Interlocking Directorates Concern
On July 14, 2016, the United States Department of Justice announced that it had concerns that a transaction involving two foreign electronic trading platforms would have, as originally structured, violated Section 8 of the…
Aidan Synnott and Andrew Finch Co-Author Chapter on U.S. Antitrust Law in The Public Competition Enforcement Review
- Jun 22, 2016
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Aidan Synnott and Andrew Finch Co-Author Chapter on U.S. Antitrust Law in The Public Competition Enforcement Review
Litigation partners Aidan Synnott and Andrew Finch have co-authored the "United States" chapter in the recently published eighth edition of The Public Competition Enforcement Review.
Client Alert: Federal Court Blocks Staples-Office Depot Merger, Finding Sale of Office Supplies to Large Business Customers to Be a Distinct Relevant Market
- May 20, 2016
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Client Alert: Federal Court Blocks Staples-Office Depot Merger, Finding Sale of Office Supplies to Large Business Customers to Be a Distinct Relevant Market
On May 10, 2016, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that the Federal Trade Commission successfully established a prima facie case that the proposed merger of Staples and Office Depot was "likely to…
Client Alert: Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Sherman Act Claims Based on Failure to Allege a Plausible Geographic Market Definition
- Mar 22, 2016
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Client Alert: Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Sherman Act Claims Based on Failure to Allege a Plausible Geographic Market Definition
In Concord Associates, L.P., et al. v. Entertainment Properties Trust, et al., No. 13-3933-cv (2d Cir. 2016), the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a complaint asserting claims under …
Client Alert: FTC Announces New Hart-Scott-Rodino and Clayton Act Section 8 Thresholds
- Jan 26, 2016
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Client Alert: FTC Announces New Hart-Scott-Rodino and Clayton Act Section 8 Thresholds
The Federal Trade Commission (the "FTC") has revised the jurisdictional and filing fee thresholds of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the "HSR Act") and the Premerger Notification Rules (the "Rules").
Awards & Recognition
Four Paul, Weiss Partners Featured in Variety’s Legal Impact Report
- Apr 11, 2019
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Four Paul, Weiss Partners Featured in Variety’s Legal Impact Report
Corporate partner Robert Schumer, litigation partners Jay Cohen and Jonathan Kanter, and entertainment/intellectual property partner Chuck Googe were featured in Variety’s 2019 Legal Impact Report.
Scott Barshay and Rick Rule Recognized as “Dealmakers of the Year” by The American Lawyer
- Mar 25, 2019
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Scott Barshay and Rick Rule Recognized as “Dealmakers of the Year” by The American Lawyer
Corporate partner Scott Barshay and litigation partner Rick Rule have been named American Lawyer “Dealmakers of the Year.”
The Deal Names Paul, Weiss Transaction “Deal of the Year” at European Awards
- Nov 01, 2018
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The Deal Names Paul, Weiss Transaction “Deal of the Year” at European Awards
Paul, Weiss’s work advising on the antitrust aspects of Monsanto’s pending $66 billion acquisition by Bayer has been recognized by The Deal as a “Deal of the Year” at its inaugural European awards.
Robert Atkins Is American Lawyer’s Litigator of the Week
- Dec 09, 2016
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Robert Atkins Is American Lawyer’s Litigator of the Week
Litigation partner Robert Atkins was named "Litigator of the Week" by The Am Law Litigation Daily following a landmark antitrust appellate ruling for Paul, Weiss client Becton Dickinson & Co.
Benchmark Litigation Names Four Paul, Weiss Partners “Top 10 Practitioners”
- Nov 09, 2016
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Benchmark Litigation Names Four Paul, Weiss Partners “Top 10 Practitioners”
Four Paul, Weiss partners were selected by Benchmark Litigation for its inaugural list of "Top 10 Practitioners" across 10 areas of practice.
ABA Appoints Andrew Finch as Vice Chair of Books and Treatises Committee
- Jun 22, 2016
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ABA Appoints Andrew Finch as Vice Chair of Books and Treatises Committee
The incoming Chair of the ABA's Section of Antitrust Law has appointed litigation partner Andrew Finch to serve a third consecutive term as Vice Chair of the Section's Books and Treatises Committee during the 2016-2017 ABA year.
David Bernick Named Chambers USA’s Top Business Trial Lawyer
- May 27, 2016
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David Bernick Named Chambers USA’s Top Business Trial Lawyer
Litigation partner David Bernick was named the winner in the "Litigation: Business Trial Lawyers" category of the 2016 Chambers USA Awards.