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Morrison & Foerster LLP

Quarterly Cartel Catch-Up – New Year, New Administration

The new year marks the transition from the Biden administration and its whole-of-government approach to antitrust enforcement, to the return of President Trump. To spearhead his administration’s antitrust enforcement efforts,...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

FTC and DOJ Withdraw Guidelines for Collaborations Among Competitors

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On December 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (together, “the Agencies”) jointly withdrew the 2000 Antitrust Guidelines for Collaborations Among Competitors (“Guidelines”)....more

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DOJ, FTC, DOL, and NLRB Join Forces and Announce Memorandum of Understanding on Labor Issues in Merger Investigations

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On August 28, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division, which enforces the US antitrust laws including the Sherman Act and Clayton Act, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which enforces the Federal Trade...more

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Powers Combined: FTC Report Recommends Enhanced Collaboration With State AGs

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“Today’s consumer protection challenges require an all-hands-on-deck response, and our report details how the FTC is working closely with state enforcers to share information, stop fraud, and ensure fairness in the...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 15h Annual Law of Policing Conference, Eastern Edition - May 8th, Mississauga, ON, Canada

Canadian Institute’s Law of Policing Conference, Eastern Edition, returns to Mississauga with the latest updates on how policing is progressing in Canada. Join this conference for two days of meaningful conversations and...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

FTC and DOJ Antitrust Division Will Update Guidance on Companies’ Preservation Responsibilities for Collaboration Tools and...

On January 26, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (the “Division”) announced that both agencies are updating language in critical documents for civil and criminal...more

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Inside the Minds and Hearts of Dispute Resolution Neutrals

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At a recent local bar event, a young lawyer approached me to ask if he could join me at the table where I was enjoying a quick bite to eat. We introduced ourselves and shared a little bit about ourselves. The attorney is an...more

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Developments in Employee Mobility: California’s SB 699, New York’s 203-f and FTC/DOL Collaboration

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Employers take note: a series of recent developments could impact employment agreements across the country. SB 699: A New Addition to California Non-Compete Law- Under California Business and Professions Code Section...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

More Interagency Cooperation–Arrangement Between USDOL and The EEOC Will Increase Scrutiny Of Employers!

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I have written about the collaborative arrangements, information sharing arrangements, that the USDOL has entered into with state DOLs and how that is a dangerous portent for employers. Well, the landscape has again changed...more

Holland & Hart LLP

Withdrawal of Antitrust "Safety Zones"

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The US Department of Justice recently announced its withdrawal of three decades-old policy statements recognizing antitrust “safety zones” relating to information sharing and collaboration among competitors. The statements...more

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The Intersection Between ESG Efforts and Antitrust Law

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Historically, companies gave little thought to antitrust considerations when they developed environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) goals and plans. Recently, this has changed....more

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Salesforce Acquires Slack; Ups Enterprise Reach And Infuses Collaboration Into Business Processes—Adding Increased Need For...

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Salesforce recently announced the acquisition of Slack, which is certain to drive new and exciting changes in the world of collaboration software.  We wondered what the impacts might be, and what it may mean strategically for...more

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Does your deal have a Section 8 Antitrust problem?

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The renewed interest in taking a fresh look at how antitrust can apply to tech has generated any number of "Hipster Antitrust" theories of harm. With the US Federal Trade Commission announcing a new Tech Task Force this...more

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Risks of BIM

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When building information modeling (BIM) technology first gained widespread use, commentators warned of new legal risks posed by the information sharing and collaboration essential to the process. Contractors and designers...more

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