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FTC Loss in Hospital Merger Shows Failing Firm Defense is Alive and Well

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While finding this to be the “rare case” where a hospital’s imminent failure justified its acquisition by a competitor, Judge Kenneth Bell denied the Federal Trade Commission’s motion for a preliminary injunction to enjoin...more

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Mitigating Class Action Exposure: An Excerpt from the Advertising Law Tool Kit

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When it comes to mitigating the risk of class action lawsuits, the best offense is a good defense. Companies can take many steps to reduce their exposure to class action litigation before it happens, including the tactics...more

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[Event] 10th Advertising Law Symposium - March 21st, Washington, DC

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It’s that time of year again—Ad Law Symposium is back! Please join us in DC for this highly anticipated event focused on providing you with the information you need to promote your brand with confidence. Combining the...more

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[Event] 14th Summit on Biosimilars & Innovator Biologics - June 27th - 28th, Boston, MA

Biologics have become the fastest-growing class of therapeutic compounds. They have provided innovative treatment alternatives for people who suffer from some of the most serious medical conditions known to man. The...more

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FTC Investigation Defense: 10 Keys to a Favorable Outcome

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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) holds primary responsibility for enforcing the nation’s consumer protection and antitrust laws. While the FTC actions have traditionally focused on targeting large companies suspected...more

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Recent DOJ Consumer Protection Branch Cases Highlight the Branch’s Enforcement Priorities

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The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Consumer Protection Branch works with other branches and federal law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute civil and criminal violations of the nation’s consumer protection...more

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The Art of Responding to an FTC CID by an FTC CID Lawyer

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A Federal Trade Commission Civil Investigative Demand is an administrative subpoena utilized by the Federal Trade Commission (and other regulatory agencies, such as a state Attorney General) to obtain documentary materials...more

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Civil Investigative Demand Defense Strategies

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Civil investigative demands (CIDs) are powerful investigative tools that federal agencies use to gather information in support of a broad range of charges. Identifying the federal agencies that issued a civil investigative...more

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[Webinar] Dark Patterns: Are They as Shady as Everyone Claims? - July 19th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

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Although the concept is not new, challenges to “dark patterns” are rising all over the country. The Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, state attorneys general, and class action plaintiffs...more

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[Event] Paragraph IV Disputes Conference - November 9th - 10th, New York, NY

Join the conference that the “who’s who” of Hatch-Waxman litigators have designated as the forum which sets the standards for Paragraph IV practice. ACI’s Paragraph IV Litigation Conference is returning LIVE & IN-PERSON to...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Delaware Courts Expand Plaintiffs’ Rights in Section 220 Cases

The rise in Section 220 demands (and related lawsuits) has resulted in several recent opinions that continue a trend in favor of greater access for stockholders to corporate books and records. These decisions, which are...more

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FTC Defense: Lawsuits, CIDs and Subpoenas

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the nation’s chief consumer protection agency. In fulfilling its “dual mission to protect consumers and promote competition,” the FTC conducts targeted investigations focused on all types...more

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Eight Points to Know About FTC Subpoenas

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What Is the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”)? The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) is a federal agency that enforces consumer protection laws and competition regulation in the United States. Its dual mission is (1) to...more

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[Virtual Event] Advanced Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Over the Counter Drugs - February 26th, 9:00 am - 5:45 pm EST

A comprehensive guide to the latest developments affecting non-prescription drug products under Monograph Reform. American Conference Institute’s Advanced Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Over-the-Counter Drugs will...more

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Background Checks: The Advent of the New California Employment Class Action

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Class action litigation brought under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is on the rise—particularly in California—after the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a 2017 decision applying a hypertechnical...more

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INSIGHT: Abbvie Defeats Novel Antitrust Claims Against Humira Patent Estate—Lessons Learned

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A federal district court recently dismissed a lawsuit against AbbVie and biosimilar manufacturers of adalimumab involving a novel antitrust claim against the Humira patent estate. Attorneys with Haug Partners LLP take an...more

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DOJ and FTC Release Final Version of Vertical Merger Guidelines

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The Development: The U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") and a divided Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") released the final version of their Vertical Merger Guidelines, the first revision in more than 35 years. The Guidelines...more

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A Novel Antitrust Defense for COVID-19 Agreements: Section 708 of the Defense Production Act

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This alert describes the surprisingly broad antitrust defense – against federal and state antitrust actions – that Congress created in Section 708 of the Defense Production Act of 1950. Recent media attention on the...more

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Video Gaming / E-Gaming Law Update – November 2019

Main Quest: Does Your Gaming Stream Violate the Copyright Act? Streaming platforms, such as Twitch, Mixer and YouTube Gaming, are quickly becoming household names, with daily viewership rates that rival those of more...more

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There May Be Coverage for the Defense and Settlement of FTC Claims

A number of companies have been sued by the FTC in recent years, alleging, for example, that the company made claims regarding the product or service without adequate substantiation. Many of these companies are small private...more

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