Anti-Unfair Competition Law

Draft Revision of China’s Anti-Unfair Competition Law Released

Antitrust Counseling and Compliance

Key Takeaways from the DOJ Antitrust Division’s Updated Compliance Guidance: It’s Not Just Criminal AnymoreGovernment Contractors Facing Increased Antitrust ScrutinyHigher Filing Thresholds for HSR Act Premerger Notifications and Interlocking Directorates Announced

Artificial Intelligence

Antitrust During Trump 2.0: It’s ComplicatedProtective Packaging: The EU’s Economic Security Package Changes the Landscape in Global Technology ControlsAI Enforcement Update: FTC Authorizes Compulsory Process for AI Investigations

California Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law

California Jury Awards Millions to Cannabis Company in Antitrust CaseAmended California Price Gouging Law Closes Potential LoopholesN.D. Cal. Releases Comprehensive Procedural Guidance for Class Action Settlements

Cartel Investigations and Litigation

Fishing Expedition or Legitimate Dawn Raid? The Latest on European Commission’s Cartel Enforcement and Dawn Raids from the EU’s General CourtAntitrust During Trump 2.0: It’s ComplicatedRecent Antitrust Leniency Program Revisions Examined in ABA’s 2023 Edition of the Antitrust Cartel Leniency and Sentencing Handbook

Consumer Protection

California Passes Broad Limits on “Common Pricing Algorithms”Federal Trade Commission Focused on Right to Repair RestrictionsStates Target Infant Formula Price Gouging

Coronavirus

Amended California Price Gouging Law Closes Potential LoopholesDOJ and FTC Issue Joint Statement Regarding COVID-19 and Antitrust ViolationsDOJ Issues First Business Review Letter Approving Competitor Collaboration In Response To COVID-19

Criminal / DOJ

DOJ and FTC Host Second Session on Structural and Regulatory Impediments to Drug CompetitionNew DOJ Antitrust Postal Whistleblower Rewards Program: A Look Under the Shiny HoodRed Tape Rollback: DOJ’s Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force

Election

Trump Revokes Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Antitrust & Competition but other Biden Administration Antitrust Policy Changes Remain in PlaceRed Tape Rollback: DOJ’s Anticompetitive Regulations Task ForceLooking Back and Looking Forward: Healthcare Antitrust in a New Administration: What Stays the Same and What Changes?

Energy

Six Key Considerations for Transitioning Existing Fossil Fuel Transport, Storage and Electricity Generation Assets to New Uses

EU Competition and Regulatory

Fishing Expedition or Legitimate Dawn Raid? The Latest on European Commission’s Cartel Enforcement and Dawn Raids from the EU’s General CourtProtective Packaging: The EU’s Economic Security Package Changes the Landscape in Global Technology ControlsThe EU Commission Gets Serious About Foreign Direct Investment Screening

FERC

Six Key Considerations for Transitioning Existing Fossil Fuel Transport, Storage and Electricity Generation Assets to New Uses

FTC

FTC Recommends Rollback of Anticompetitive RegulationsDOJ and FTC Host Second Session on Structural and Regulatory Impediments to Drug CompetitionRed Tape Rollback: DOJ’s Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force

Government Merger and Civil Conduct Investigations

Looking Ahead to Tougher Merger Guidelines and EnforcementBack to the “Good Old Days”: FTC Announces Return to Prior Merger Approval RegimeIs There an HSR Sea Change on the Horizon? Advance Notice Seeks Information on Possible Amendments to Numerous Provisions of the HSR Rules

Healthcare / Antitrust

State Antitrust Enforcement Roundup: Updates to Healthcare Merger Matrix; New Potential Legislation Targeting Private Equity and Other For-Profit Entities in HealthcareDOJ and FTC Host Second Session on Structural and Regulatory Impediments to Drug CompetitionState Antitrust Enforcement Roundup: New Laws; New Potential Legislation; and New (and Broader) Areas of Focus

Intellectual Property / Antitrust

An EC Communication on SEPs – Not More Not LessIs Antitrust Law a Viable Substitute for Net Neutrality?Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Joint Conduct

International Counseling

Navigating Dangerous Shoals: The Murky but Critical Territorial Boundaries of U.S. Antitrust JurisdictionBetween a Rock and a Hard Place: Vitamin C and the Future of U.S. Antitrust Enforcement Against Chinese Companies *

Investigations and Enforcement

What to Expect When the Government Reopens: Key Considerations for Businesses

Legislation

What to Expect When the Government Reopens: Key Considerations for Businesses

Merger Control

Trump Revokes Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Antitrust & Competition but other Biden Administration Antitrust Policy Changes Remain in PlaceRed Tape Rollback: DOJ’s Anticompetitive Regulations Task ForceNew York State Releases Much Anticipated Guidance on Reporting Requirements for Material Healthcare Transactions as Budget Negotiations Near Conclusion, Potentially Expanding Law to Include Pre-Closing Review

Merger Review

Antitrust During Trump 2.0: It’s ComplicatedU.S. Federal Antitrust Agencies Announce Cooperation Initiative with Labor Agencies in Merger ReviewNotice of Proposed Rulemaking: FTC Proposes to Redesign and Dramatically Expand the Scope of the HSR Act Filing Process

Non-Compete

Final Word on Final Rule? Texas District Court Eviscerates FTC’s Non-Compete Ban

Price Fixing

Cement and Concrete Admixture Price Fixing Conspiracy Allegations Not Strong Enough to Survive Motion to Dismiss

Private Civil Antitrust Litigation

Congress Misses Opportunity to Bolster Flagging Cartel Enforcement through WhistleblowersU.S. Courts Annual Review: Supreme CourtNavigating Dangerous Shoals: The Murky but Critical Territorial Boundaries of U.S. Antitrust Jurisdiction

Private Equity

State Antitrust Enforcement Roundup: Updates to Healthcare Merger Matrix; New Potential Legislation Targeting Private Equity and Other For-Profit Entities in HealthcareNew York State Releases Much Anticipated Guidance on Reporting Requirements for Material Healthcare Transactions as Budget Negotiations Near Conclusion, Potentially Expanding Law to Include Pre-Closing ReviewMajor Regulatory Updates from the West Coast: New California and Washington Approaches to Healthcare Private Equity and MSO Regulation

Uncategorized

FTC Temporarily Halts Proposed DraftKings-FanDuel MergerFTC Suffers Setback in Campaign to Slow the Rising Tide of Healthcare ConsolidationsEuropean Court of Justice to Rule on Legality of Online Sales Bans

United Kingdom

Maturing UK Competition Appeal Tribunal Collective Proceedings Process Sees Uptick in Cases

Webinar

Webinar: Navigating Increased Scrutiny for Health Care Deals in 2024

Whistleblower

New DOJ Antitrust Postal Whistleblower Rewards Program: A Look Under the Shiny Hood