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Robert A. Atkins
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A litigator at Paul, Weiss for 30 years, Bob Atkins is a former co-chair of the Litigation Department, the Chairman of the firm’s legal ethics committee and a former member of the firm’s Management Committee. His successful trial work across state and federal courts has twice earned him recognition as The American Lawyer’s “Litigator of the Week”: An antitrust and false advertising trial in the Eastern District of Texas, and most recently a high-stakes trade secrets and noncompetition trial in the Southern District of New York. Bob also has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Best Lawyers” in the U.S. in Antitrust Litigation.
EXPERIENCE
Bob handles litigations and government investigations in a wide range of matters and industries, including antitrust and product liability class actions in the medical products business, mass tort and consumer fraud actions, struggles for corporate control in the insurance and newspaper industries, false advertising lawsuits in the healthcare industry, and trademark and copyright infringement in the movies and on TV.
Bob represents Becton Dickinson (BD) in antitrust lawsuits and class actions, as well as government investigations regarding the sale of medical devices. Bob tried a Sherman Act case for BD in Tyler, Texas, winning a defense verdict on all the Section 1 and Clayton Section 3 claims. Bob also defended BD in a nine-year antitrust class action in the District of New Jersey, alleging monopolization and exclusive dealing, including a successful appeal to the Third Circuit that established the standard for direct purchaser standing in that circuit. In re Hypodermic Prods. Antitrust Litig., 484 Fed. Appx. 669 (3d Cir. 2012).
He represents IBM in unfair competition litigation and government investigations. Bob is also trial counsel for PharMerica, one of the country’s leading pharmacy companies, MacAndrews & Forbes, and Viacom.
Bob also represented CIT Group in winning a motion to dismiss before the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, and confirming the victory on appeal to the Third Circuit in a price-fixing conspiracy case. CIT and co-defendants were accused of violating Section 1 of the Sherman Act by sharing confidential information about their clients' customers and reaching agreements regarding the terms and conditions of credit to be extended.
Bob also defends product liability and negligence suits involving allegations of unsafe products, defective medical devices and the transmission of infectious diseases. His representations include:
- Mitsubishi Motors Corp. in investigations and litigations related to allegedly defective airbags.
- FieldTurf in product defect and consumer fraud class actions and related investigations.
- Boeing against design defect claims in the multi-billion dollar property damage lawsuits arising from the destruction of the World Trade Center on 9/11.
- Becton Dickinson in product defect class actions and individual suits claiming fatal injuries to healthcare workers.
- Take-Two Interactive in dismissing wrongful death and strict liability claims against the creator of the Grand Theft Auto video game.
Bob has litigated high-profile disputes over corporate control and management, including the representation of AIG, the litigations between Hollinger and its former CEO Lord Conrad Black, and the thwarted hostile takeover of True North Communications.
In addition to his commercial practice, Bob regularly litigates voting rights cases and Constitutional challenges to voter registration and identification laws. Bob serves as the Co-Chair of the Board of the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law.
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New Anti-Sexual Harassment Measures in New York State and New York City
- May 10, 2018
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New Anti-Sexual Harassment Measures in New York State and New York City
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FTC Gets New Leadership
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FTC Gets New Leadership
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Second Circuit Holds That Sexual Orientation Discrimination Is Covered by Title VII
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The Effect of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Employer Settlements of Sexual Harassment Claims
- Jan 22, 2018
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The Effect of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Employer Settlements of Sexual Harassment Claims
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Paul, Weiss Files Amicus Brief in Partisan Gerrymandering Case Before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court
- Jan 05, 2018
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Paul, Weiss Files Amicus Brief in Partisan Gerrymandering Case Before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court
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Department of Labor Drops Defense of New Overtime Salary Threshold
- Aug 14, 2017
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Department of Labor Drops Defense of New Overtime Salary Threshold
In a stark reversal, the U.S. Department of Labor recently backed away from defending in court new thresholds that raised the minimum salary that full-time white-collar employees must earn to be exempt from overtime pay. The DOL also …
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…
CFPB Adopts a Ban on Arbitration Clauses that Prevent Class Action Litigation
- Jul 19, 2017
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CFPB Adopts a Ban on Arbitration Clauses that Prevent Class Action Litigation
In a sweeping new rule published today in the Federal Register, the CFPB barred providers of consumer financial products and services from entering into or enforcing contracts that include arbitration clauses precluding class action…
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…
Paul, Weiss Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of Technology Companies in Successful Travel Ban Challenge
- Mar 14, 2017
- Client News
Paul, Weiss Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of Technology Companies in Successful Travel Ban Challenge
Paul, Weiss filed an amicus curiae brief on behalf of 58 leading high-tech companies in support of Hawaii’s successful motion blocking the implementation of President Trump's second temporary travel ban.
Delaware Supreme Court Affirms $7.1 Million Sanctions Award in Favor of Elizabeth Elting
- Feb 13, 2017
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Delaware Supreme Court Affirms $7.1 Million Sanctions Award in Favor of Elizabeth Elting
The Delaware Supreme Court upheld the court-ordered sale of TransPerfect Global, Inc. and unanimously affirmed the $7.1 million sanctions award in favor of Paul, Weiss client Elizabeth Elting.
Supreme Court Upholds “One Person, One Vote”
- Feb 08, 2017
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Supreme Court Upholds “One Person, One Vote”
In Evenwel v. Abbott, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the "One Person, One Vote" principle under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment allows states to use total population, not just total…
Landmark Antitrust Victory for Becton Dickinson in the Fifth Circuit
- Dec 02, 2016
- Client News
Landmark Antitrust Victory for Becton Dickinson in the Fifth Circuit
Paul, Weiss secured a significant antitrust appellate victory for global medical technology company Becton Dickinson & Company (BD).
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- Dec 02, 2016
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Client Alert: District Court Issues Nationwide Preliminary Injunction Halting Implementation of Department of Labor’s New Overtime Rules
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Client Alert: Department of Justice and FTC Release Antitrust Guidance for Employee Hiring and Compensation
- Nov 10, 2016
- Publications
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…
League of Women Voters Wins Extension of Voter Registration Deadline in Florida
- Oct 14, 2016
- Client News
League of Women Voters Wins Extension of Voter Registration Deadline in Florida
Working with the Brennan Center for Justice on behalf of our client the League of Women Voters, Paul, Weiss won a preliminary injunction directing the State of Florida to extend its voter registration deadline in the wake of…
Client Alert: Deferring to China’s Interpretation of Its Own Regulation, Second Circuit Throws Out $147 Million Antitrust Judgment
- Sep 22, 2016
- Publications
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…
Court Orders TransPerfect Co-CEO to Pay Paul, Weiss Client $7.1 Million in Sanctions
- Aug 24, 2016
- Client News
Court Orders TransPerfect Co-CEO to Pay Paul, Weiss Client $7.1 Million in Sanctions
Paul, Weiss client Elizabeth Elting and Phillip Shawe are the co-founders and co-CEOs of Transperfect Global, Inc., a leading document-translation and discovery-services company. Since 2014, they have been in litigation in…
U.S. Justice Department Requires Restructuring of Transaction Involving Foreign Entities to Address Section 8 Interlocking Directorates Concern
- Jul 19, 2016
- Publications
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…
Client Alert: New York Court of Appeals Holds That Common Interest Doctrine Only Applies Where Pending or Reasonably Anticipated Litigation Involved
- Jun 22, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: New York Court of Appeals Holds That Common Interest Doctrine Only Applies Where Pending or Reasonably Anticipated Litigation Involved
On June 9, 2016, the New York Court of Appeals, declining to follow the law of many other jurisdictions, held that the common interest doctrine - which allows for privileged communications to be exchanged between parties represented…
Client Alert: Supreme Court Rules That Limitations Period for Constructive-Discharge Claims Begins to Run When Employees Provide Notice of Their Resignation
- Jun 06, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Supreme Court Rules That Limitations Period for Constructive-Discharge Claims Begins to Run When Employees Provide Notice of Their Resignation
In Green v. Brennan, No. 14-613 (May 23, 2016), the Supreme Court held that, in constructive-discharge claims brought by federal employees under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the limitations period for the time…
Client Alert: The Department of Labor Announces Final Rule for Overtime Pay Exemptions Under the FLSA
- May 23, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: The Department of Labor Announces Final Rule for Overtime Pay Exemptions Under the FLSA
On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor (the "DOL") announced a final rule that revises overtime exemption regulations for certain executive, administrative, and professional employees ("white-collar employees") and highly…
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
- Publications
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: CFPB Proposes a Ban on Arbitration Clauses That Prevent Class Action Litigation
- May 09, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: CFPB Proposes a Ban on Arbitration Clauses That Prevent Class Action Litigation
On May 5, 2016, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a 377-page notice of proposed rulemaking that would prohibit, going forward, banks and a variety of other companies from including in contracts arbitration…
Client Alert: Third Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal of Claim that “Loyalty Discounts” Violate Antitrust Laws
- May 06, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Third Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal of Claim that “Loyalty Discounts” Violate Antitrust Laws
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a significant opinion in an antitrust case this week, in which it upheld a summary judgment ruling that a pharmaceutical manufacturer's "loyalty discount" contracts were…
Client Alert: Executive Order Calls on Agencies to Address Industry Concentration: The Implications for Common Ownership Interests
- May 03, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Executive Order Calls on Agencies to Address Industry Concentration: The Implications for Common Ownership Interests
On April 15, 2016, President Obama issued an Executive Order entitled "Steps to Increase Competition and Better Inform Consumers and Workers to Support Continued Growth of the American Economy."
Client Memo: District Court Dismisses Tying and Bundling Claims, Holding that Medical-Surgical Distributor Failed to Show Market Power or Injury to Competition
- Apr 12, 2016
- Publications
Client Memo: District Court Dismisses Tying and Bundling Claims, Holding that Medical-Surgical Distributor Failed to Show Market Power or Injury to Competition
The federal district court for the District of Kansas recently dismissed claims by a medical products distributor that two of its competitors violated the antitrust laws by using tying and bundling contracts to exclude it.
Supreme Court Upholds “One Person, One Vote” Standard
- Apr 04, 2016
- Client News
Supreme Court Upholds “One Person, One Vote” Standard
As reported in The New York Times and other media outlets, invoking the principle of "One Person, One Vote", the Supreme Court of the United States issued an 8-0 decision in Evenwelv. Abbott, upholding the…
Client Alert: Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Sherman Act Claims Based on Failure to Allege a Plausible Geographic Market Definition
- Mar 22, 2016
- Publications
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 …
Becton, Dickinson Obtains Victory in Nationwide Class Action
- Jan 29, 2016
- Client News
Becton, Dickinson Obtains Victory in Nationwide Class Action
Paul, Weiss client Becton, Dickinson and Company obtained a victory when the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia dismissed all the antitrust claims in a nationwide class action brought by two Georgia …
Client Alert: Second Circuit Applies Highly Fact-Specific Primary Beneficiary Test to Determine Whether an Unpaid Intern Is an Employee under the FLSA
- Jul 10, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: Second Circuit Applies Highly Fact-Specific Primary Beneficiary Test to Determine Whether an Unpaid Intern Is an Employee under the FLSA
In Glatt v. Fox Searchlight Pictures, Inc., Nos. 13-4478-cv, 13-4481-cv (2d Cir. July 2, 2015), a closely-watched case involving unpaid interns, the Second Circuit recently issued an important opinion addressing the standard for …
Client Alert: Federal Judge Preliminarily Enjoins Sysco-US Foods Merger and Parties Abandon the Transaction
- Jul 02, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: Federal Judge Preliminarily Enjoins Sysco-US Foods Merger and Parties Abandon the Transaction
In a decision released on June 26, 2015, a federal district court judge in Washington, D.C. ruled in favor of the Federal Trade Commission and issued a preliminary injunction blocking the consummation of the merger of Sysco…
Client Alert: Second Circuit Applies Rule of Reason to Uphold Preliminary Injunction Preventing Manufacturer from Removing Alzheimer’s Drug from Market
- Jun 03, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: Second Circuit Applies Rule of Reason to Uphold Preliminary Injunction Preventing Manufacturer from Removing Alzheimer’s Drug from Market
In State of New York v. Actavis plc, No. 14-4624-cv (2d Cir. May 22, 2015), the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit addressed "a novel question" of antitrust law: "under what circumstances does conduct by a…
Client Alert: Third Circuit Court of Appeals Joins Other Circuits in Applying Daubert to Expert Testimony at Class Certification
- Apr 13, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: Third Circuit Court of Appeals Joins Other Circuits in Applying Daubert to Expert Testimony at Class Certification
On April 8, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued an opinion vacating class certification in an antitrust case and holding that when a plaintiff relies on expert testimony to satisfy the requirements of…
Awards & Recognition
The American Lawyer Names Robert Atkins and Liza Velazquez “Litigators of the Week” for IBM Win
- Sep 11, 2020
- Awards
The American Lawyer Names Robert Atkins and Liza Velazquez “Litigators of the Week” for IBM Win
Litigation partners Robert Atkins and Liza Velazquez were named “Litigators of the Week” by The American Lawyer for their September 3 victory on behalf of our client International Business Machines Corporation in a high-stakes trade…
Robert Atkins Is American Lawyer’s Litigator of the Week
- Dec 09, 2016
- Awards
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 Paul, Weiss “Antitrust Firm of the Year”
- Jan 29, 2015
- Awards
Benchmark Litigation Names Paul, Weiss “Antitrust Firm of the Year”
Paul, Weiss has been named Benchmark Litigation's "Antitrust Firm of the Year" for 2015. Litigation partners Aidan Synnott, Jacqueline Rubin and William Michael received the award for the firm on January 29 at the Essex…
Law360 Names Paul, Weiss Pro Bono Firm of 2012
- Sep 10, 2012
- Awards
Law360 Names Paul, Weiss Pro Bono Firm of 2012
Law360 has named Paul, Weiss as one of its Pro Bono Firms of 2012. The firm is acknowledged for its impressive pro bono history, as well as its "large body of high-stakes, high-profile pro bono work." The article highlights several…