The legislation mirrors anti-“industry boycott” legislation introduced or passed in other US states and provides more explicit rubrics of prohibited factors.
On May 5, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law...more
A recent letter from 21 state Attorneys General to various asset managers demonstrates a focus on using antitrust and unfair competition laws to oppose ESG efforts.
Key Points:
..ESG investing initiatives are not...more
A recent US federal district court ruling finding a defendant’s evidence of cost savings inadmissible could change how efficiencies evidence is presented in merger cases.
A US federal district court ruling last month has...more
A recent district court order finds that JSAs can serve a legitimate purpose of controlling parties’ exposure and preventing coercive settlements.
Antitrust conspiracy claims pose significant monetary risks, including...more
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Alongside the...more
The suit of a merger that had already cleared HSR review serves as a reminder that parties should not assume clearance confers immunity from scrutiny.
Update:
On September 26, 2017, the US Department of Justice’s...more
The Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act, passed by the House of Representatives on March 9, 2017, may significantly change how class action cases proceed under Rule 23.
Key Points:
..The Act addresses a range of...more
Third Circuit has previously ruled that non-cash payments to settle patent litigation may violate antitrust laws.
On November 7, 2016, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear the petition of...more
Companies across industries should review hiring policies pre-emptively to avoid serious law enforcement consequences.
On October 20, 2016, the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division (Antitrust Division) and the...more
“Enhanced enforcement is going to continue throughout this administration, and there are several factors that play into that,” said Latham & Watkins partner Lawrence Buterman. “The DOJ’s Antitrust Division has been quite...more