This CLE course will discuss the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC's) recent release of its much-anticipated final rulemaking significantly impacting the reporting requirements for mergers and acquisitions under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act). The panel will review... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) proposed changes to the Horizontal Merger Guidelines and Vertical Merger Guidelines for M&A activity. The panel will highlight the need for companies to plan carefully for M&A activity and a... Read More

This CLE webinar will provide an analysis of key changes in antitrust theory and enforcement by DOJ's Antitrust Division and the FTC during the first two years of the Biden administration. The panel discussion will include increased scrutiny of vertical mergers, interlocking directorates, informatio... Read More

This CLE course will examine how companies should adjust antitrust compliance programs to manage antitrust risk in a changing enforcement landscape as criminal antitrust enforcement has experienced significant changes in the last year. The panel will describe the benefits of having a robust antitrus... Read More

This CLE course will analyze the recent Fourth Circuit Court decision in Steves & Sons Inc. v. JELD-WEN Inc. and its endorsement of divesture as a remedy in private antitrust actions. In addition, the panel will discuss the previous use of divestiture as a remedy in government-initiated actions and... Read More

This CLE course will analyze the Merger Remedies Manual recently released by the Department of Justice (DOJ)'s Antitrust Division, as well as recent experience from merging parties seeking to address the federal agencies' concerns through a remedy, and how it might impact companies' strategy when lo... Read More

This CLE course will analyze noncompete and nonsolicitation features of employment agreements, service contracts, and agreements among competitors from an antitrust perspective. The panel will discuss how to balance competitive vs. noncompetitive effects of these agreements and best contracting prac... Read More

This CLE course will examine the antitrust issues that can arise with arrangements designed to influence resale prices or establish minimum advertised pricing (MAP), and the differing treatment of those arrangements in state, federal, and international jurisdictions. The panel will provide best prac... Read More

This CLE course will guide antitrust practitioners on the potential liability risks competitors face when sharing information related to a joint venture or when considering a merger. The panel will offer insights and guidance from recent court rulings and government enforcement actions. Read More

This CLE course will analyze recent antitrust challenges to the use of most favored nation (MFN) and competitor parity clauses by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), national competition authorities, and the European Commission. The panel will provide guidance on how to evaluate the antitrust risk... Read More

This CLE course will examine hub-and-spoke agreements in antitrust, and the fact scenarios that can give rise to hub-and-spoke claims. The panel will discuss when a "rim" - that is, a horizontal agreement among competitors - can be inferred from a series of what appear to be vertical agreements or c... Read More

This CLE course will examine recent developments regarding the application of the FTAIA and the limits of the reach of U.S. antitrust laws to foreign conduct. The panel will discuss lingering questions for courts and antitrust counsel after recent and significant FTAIA court decisions and best pract... Read More

This CLE course will prepare counsel representing trade associations and their members to minimize the risks of antitrust liability for activities and agreements impacting pricing or competition. The panel will review the relevant statutes and recent case law applicable to trade associations and out... Read More

This CLE course will provide antitrust counsel with an examination of the Department of Justice methods for analyzing bundled discounts and the conditions that trigger investigations. The panel will also discuss the split among the federal circuits and best practices for steering clear of antitrust... Read More

This CLE course will examine antitrust concerns for online retailers, distributors and manufacturers with direct to consumer e-commerce sales. The panel will also outline best practices to identify the potential for antitrust abuse and to avoid or minimize antitrust violations and liability. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to antitrust practitioners on the potential liability risks competitors face when sharing information related to a joint venture or when considering a merger. The panel will offer insights and guidance from recent court rulings and government enforcement actions... Read More

This CLE course will prepare antitrust counsel and deal attorneys to withstand the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice's (DOJ) heightened focus on challenging mergers and acquisitions. The panel will offer their perspectives, experiences and practiced strategies for identifying... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance for antitrust practitioners on avoiding bid rigging allegations and violations in joint bidding arrangements for commercial contracts or proposals. The panelists will offer their insights and best practices for evaluating and minimizing antitrust risks in negoti... Read More

This course will address potential pitfalls in drafting discounted pricing clauses in commercial contracts, particularly in light of the Sixth Circuit's decision in Collins Inkjet Corp. vs. Eastern Kodak, 14-3306 (6th Cir. 2015). The panel will review the efficacy of bundled pricing provisions, mini... Read More

This CLE course will analyze recent antitrust challenges to the use of most favored nation (MFN) and competitor parity clauses by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), national competition authorities and the European Commission. The panel will provide guidance on how to evaluate the antitrust risks... Read More