The COVID-19 pandemic has affected U.S. health care in an unprecedented way, requiring hospitals, providers, and suppliers to collaborate to respond to the urgency of the crisis. The situation has also put pressure on...more
In a decision following a 10-day bench trial, Judge Lucy H. Koh ruled on May 21, 2019 in favor of plaintiff U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) that defendant Qualcomm, Inc.’s (“Qualcomm’s”) licensing practices relating to...more
6/12/2019
/ Anticompetitive Behavior ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Cell Phones ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Exclusive Licenses ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FRAND ,
FTC Act ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Internal Communications ,
IP License ,
Microchip Technology ,
Monopolization ,
Patent Royalties ,
Qualcomm ,
Sherman Act ,
Standard Essential Patents ,
Telecommunications
The Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act (ACPERA) incentivizes companies to self-report criminal antitrust conduct under the Antitrust Division's (the Division) leniency program by reducing civil liability...more
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is not the only consumer watchdog keeping a close eye on the financial sector and certainly not the only agency focused on FinTech. This is also a key area for the Federal Trade...more
5/10/2019
/ Bitcoin ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
FTC Act ,
Money Services Business ,
Online Marketplace Lending ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Oversight