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News & Analysis as of May 21, 2013

Antitrust Law: 2012 Highlights

by Sean Duffy, Jonathan M. Rich | Morgan Lewis on 1/30/2013

In 2012, the Antitrust Division (Division) of the U.S. Department of Justice won several significant convictions, both at trial and through guilty pleas, while the merger enforcement efforts of the Division and the Federal...more

Facebook Sued for Virtual Currency Monopolization

by James G. Gatto | Pillsbury Social Media, Entertainment &... on 12/4/2012

Kickflip, which does business under the name Gambit, sued Facebook for allegedly monopolizing the "virtual currency" market used in online games by requiring game publishers to use Facebook credits. It is also alleges...more

Silicon Handshake or Hangman's Noose: The NDA's Opportunities and Risks

by Bay Oak Law on 2/21/2012

Nondisclosure Agreements ("NDAs") are everywhere: a Silicon Valley Don Juan had an NDA ready for every date. However, NDAs are not created equal -- what is good for the discloser is not good for the recipient. The "Silicon...more

Advertising Law - January 7, 2010

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 1/7/2010

IN THIS ISSUE: *Thomas C. Morrison, Prominent False Advertising, Lanham Act Litigator Joins Manatt in New York *Manatt Attorneys Take Center Stage at Leading Industry Events *ISP Wide Open West Charged With Installing...more

Advertising Law - July 2, 2009

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 7/2/2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *Olive Garden Asserts It Did Not Pull Letterman Ads *Feds Seize $34 Million From Online Poker Pots *Lawsuit Targets KFC Oprah Promo *Protecting Your Identity Online Can Be An Ongoing Battle *Liquor Ads...more