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DOJ Launches Enforcement Initiative Against “Interlocking Directorates”

In what appears to be a significant expansion of its antitrust enforcement efforts, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued letters to multiple public companies, investors, and individuals this week, stating it may bring...more

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Fourth Circuit Breathes New Life into Monopolization Suit

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The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit revived an antitrust suit alleging that a pharmaceutical manufacturer illegally maintained its monopoly for its innovator drug by precluding competition beyond the expiration...more

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Podcast: Antitrust: Looking Back and Looking Forward

In this episode, Akin Gump antitrust partners Gorav Jindal and Corey Roush discuss antitrust developments in 2018 and look at what 2019 may bring. Among the topics covered: • antitrust under the Trump administration • major...more

Carlton Fields

AIG Won’t Have To Defend Carfax In $50 Million Antitrust Suit

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On March 1, a New York appeals court ruled that American International Group, Inc. (AIG) need not defend Carfax, Inc. against a $50 million suit alleging the company monopolized the vehicle history report market. ...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Antitrust Claims Against Telescope Manufacturer Ningbo Sunny Dismissed and Shot into Space

On September 28, 2017, Judge Edward Davila dismissed an antitrust complaint filed by Optronic Technologies, Inc. (dba Orion) against Ningbo Sunny Electronic Co., Ltd., Sunny Optics, Inc. and Meade Instruments Corp. The case...more

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Discovery Rule is Better Accrual Standard for Antitrust Claims

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The Clayton Act creates a federal civil cause of action for anti-competitive business practices. The act as originally passed in 1914, however, did not include a statute of limitations. Thus, for approximately 40 years,...more

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Questioning 2nd Circ. Analysis in Aluminum Antitrust Case

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In a painstaking dissection of the “inextricably intertwined” standard often used by courts to determine whether plaintiffs can show they suffered “antitrust injury” if they neither purchased from, nor competed with, a...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Four Takeaways from the ABA Antitrust Section's 2016 Spring Meeting

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Antitrust practitioners, enforcers and industry professionals came together in Washington, D.C. for the 64th installment of the ABA Section of Antitrust Law's annual Spring Meeting. The Spring Meeting provides a look at the...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Solar Power Fights Heat Up

The clash between residential solar companies and utilities continues to heat up in courts and public utility commissions. As solar technology continues to improve, more households are installing rooftop solar systems. ...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"DOJ Prevails in Challenge to Bazaarvoice Acquisition of PowerReviews"

On January 8, 2014, the Department of Justice (DOJ) prevailed in its challenge to Bazaarvoice’s consummated $168 million acquisition of PowerReviews. The United States District Court for the Northern District of California...more

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