Recent antitrust activity is instructive for associations to identify and limit key areas of antitrust risk. Here are some highlights from 2020:
Certification and Accreditation Programs Are Pro-Competitive Functions of...more
The US Department of Justice issued a business review letter on April 16, 2020, that confirms trade associations can remain relevant and valuable as they manage an escalated emphasis on supporting online marketplaces. The DOJ...more
Last week, a California federal jury concluded that the maker of 5-Hour Energy Drink did not violate federal antitrust law by selling the energy shots to Costco for less than the price charged to its family-owned rivals....more
The Federal Trade Commission issued a decision last week illustrating that even sophisticated executives need reminding that emails and texts will be “Exhibit A” of an antitrust violation.
After a multi-week trial, an FTC...more
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