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Antitrust Law
Antitrust Views of Roberts, Alito
Are Still Unclear
The U.S. Supreme Court is blitzing the country's antitrust laws. Three major antitrust opinions were decided last term, and two new cases were argued last week.
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Section 5 of FTC Act on Collision Course With Existing Antitrust Law
Monday, November 2, 2009
While antitrust practitioners are familiar with the Federal Trade Commission, most people are not familiar with the specific provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act.
Justices to Consider Whether NFL Teams Are Single Entity
Monday, August 3, 2009
On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in American Needle Inc. v. National Football League, an antitrust case from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Administration's New Antitrust Policy Is on Collision Course With High Court
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Speeches and actions by Christine A. Varney, the new assistant attorney general in charge of antitrust for the Department of Justice, signal that the Obama administration intends to reinvigorate government antitrust enforcement.
High Court's Recent Linkline Decision Casts Doubt on Vitality of LePage's
Monday, May 4, 2009
The U.S. Supreme Court's February decision in Pacific Bell Telephone Co. v. Linkline Communications Inc. raises serious questions as to whether the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' decision in LePage's Inc. v. 3M, decided six years ago, is still good law.
President Obama Picks New Trade Commission Chairman
Monday, April 6, 2009
On Feb. 27, President Obama announced his selection for the next chairman of the Federal Trade Commission: Commissioner Jon Leibowitz. The selection of Leibowitz as the next chairman of the FTC underscores Obama's claims that his administration will vehemently enforce the antitrust laws, as opposed to the outgoing Bush administration.
Court Adds Teeth to 'Rigorous Analysis' Requirement for Class Certification
Monday, March 2, 2009
In the past few months, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in In re Hydrogen Peroxide Antitrust Litigation significantly expanded the federal district court's role at the class certification stage.
Obama Hand-Picks Varney to Lead DOJ's Antitrust Division
Monday, February 2, 2009
On Jan. 23, just three days following his inauguration, President Barrack Obama ended months of speculation by nominating Christine A. Varney, a partner at Hogan & Harston, to head the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust division, the federal agency primarily responsible for enforcing the antitrust laws of the United States through criminal prosecution and civil lawsuits.
DOJ Offers New Guidance on Antitrust Criminal Leniency Program
Monday, January 5, 2009
On Nov. 19, the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice issued new guidance on its antitrust criminal leniency program.
Where's the Beef: the Bush DOJ's Merger Opposition Swan Song?
Monday, November 3, 2008
On Oct. 20, the Department of Justice filed a civil antitrust lawsuit in federal court to block the acquisition of the third largest U.S. beef packer by the fourth largest U.S. beef packer.
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