Visa abandoned its $5.3 billion acquisition of Plaid Inc., a fintech company known for its data aggregation technology, but which was developing a potential rival to Visa’s online debit services. The parties abandoned the...more
The U.S. Antitrust Agencies have issued a joint statement reminding companies that the current pandemic does not excuse collusive conduct and that the Agencies are on alert searching for potential violations....more
4/15/2020
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Joint Statements
Agreements amongst property owners or real estate companies that coordinate certain conduct can violate the antitrust laws, even during the pandemic....more
U.S. companies may see opportunities to increase collaborations amongst one another during the current pandemic, but should be aware that they are still subject to the antitrust laws.
Fortunately, Tuesday, March 24th, the...more
Enforcement activity by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) makes clear that enforcement of Section 8 of the Clayton Act, the prohibition against interlocks between competitors, is alive and...more
In the last several months the United States’ federal antitrust enforcement authorities, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ), have challenged and sought to unwind...more
Do you receive any form of equity-based compensation? Does your company grant any form of equity-based compensation? If so, it is critical to remember that common equity-based compensation, such as option exercises,...more