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Publications
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09.21.2023FTC Sets Sights on Generative AIArticlesWatershed technological developments can offer new entrants the opportunity to challenge market leaders. These rare paradigm shifts redefine how companies compete for customers and resources.
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07.10.2023FTC Targets Contractual Restrictions on Voluntary CooperationUpdatesThe Federal Trade Commission issued a policy statement on June 15, 2023, sternly criticizing the use of confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements that “impede” the FTC’s ability to conduct voluntary interviews with market participants.
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04.12.2023Antitrust Merger Enforcement To Roll Full Steam AheadUpdatesAt the American Bar Association's 2023 Antitrust Spring Meeting, held in March in Washington, D.C., representatives of the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and Federal Trade Commission confirmed their agenda to reinvigorate and modernize antitrust merger enforcement.
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04.07.2023Expect Merger Enforcement To Roll Full Steam AheadArticles
Law360
At the American Bar Association's 2023 Antitrust Spring Meeting, held in March in Washington, D.C., representatives of the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division and Federal Trade Commission confirmed their agenda to reinvigorate and modernize antitrust merger enforcement. -
10.13.2022Antitrust Reformers Should Consider the Consequences of Mandatory Treble DamagesLawyer Publications
Minnesota Law Review Headnotes
The debate over antitrust reform is reaching a crescendo. Several proposals have been introduced in Congress and state legislatures to expand the scope of substantive antitrust rules governing marketplace behavior.
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06.23.2022FTC Settlement Highlights More Aggressive Enforcement of Private Equity AcquisitionsUpdatesThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission voted 5-0 to issue a complaint and accept a proposed order for public comment regarding private equity fund JAB Consumer Partners SCA SICAR’s $1.1 billion acquisition of SAGE Veterinary Partners, LLC on June 13, 2022.
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06.14.2022Trump-Era Statement on Standards-Essential Patents WithdrawnUpdatesThe Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology announced the withdrawal of a 2019 Policy Statement on Remedies for Standards-Essential Patents Subject to Voluntary F/RAND Commitments.
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04.13.2022M&A Takeaways From ABA Antitrust MeetingArticles
Law360
The American Bar Association's 70th Antitrust Law Spring Meeting, held April 5-8 in Washington, provided a forum for lively debate among current and former antitrust agency officials concerning the progressive merger enforcement reforms implemented or proposed by the representatives of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, led by Chair Lina Khan, and the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division, led by Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter. -
04.14.2021Enforcement Takeaways From ABA Antitrust MeetingArticles
Law360
U.S. antitrust enforcers highlighted their past efforts and future priorities at the American Bar Association's Antitrust Law Spring Meeting, held virtually on March 23-26.
Presentations
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04.13.2023California Data Breach & Privacy Litigation UpdateWebinarsAs technology continues to advance, the risk of cyber threats and information security breaches continues to rise. Businesses should stay current on cybersecurity and related class-action litigation developments, and take essential steps to protect themselves and consumer data.
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09.08.2022Dark Patterns: A Light on Enforcement in Consumer Protection & PrivacySpeaking EngagementsAmerican Bar Association / WebinarState and federal enforcers have ramped up enforcement against the use of "dark patterns." Dark Patterns are design features used to deceive, steer, or manipulate users into behavior that is profitable for online service but harmful to users or contrary to their intent.
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09.28.2021Criminal Antitrust UpdateSpeaking EngagementsRecent developments in criminal antitrust law, which may impact clients, company or litigation strategy.
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11.06.2020Federal and State Antitrust & Consumer Protection UpdateSpeaking Engagements2020 Fall Conference, Washington State Society of Healthcare Attorneys / Virtual Conference
