Antitrust Law 
QSGI Failed To Allege Antitrust Harm By IBM, Judge Says – site.law360.com
Law360, New York (August 01, 2012, 1:52 PM ET) — A Florida federal judge on Tuesday threw out computer reseller QSGI Inc.’s antitrust suit that alleged IBM Corp.’s monopolistic behavior drove it into bankruptcy, finding that while QSGI pled harm … Continue reading
United States: Third Circuit Creates Reverse Payments Split Among The Circuits – Mondaq
and application of antitrust law to, “pay-for-delay” settlements to patent lawsuits. See 2012 WL 2877662 (3rd Cir. 2012). The case is significant because it represents a reversal of fortune for pharmaceutical companies that had sought to settle patent …
Lawmakers Propose Antitrust Whistleblower Protections – site.law360.com
Law360, New York (July 31, 2012, 7:45 PM ET) — Two U.S. senators on Tuesday introduced legislation that would extend whistleblower protections to employees who give the U.S. Department of Justice information in criminal antitrust investigations.
European Commission says Visa’s fees for cross-border card purchases violate antitrust laws – Minneapolis Star Tribune
BRUSSELS – European Union officials say they have informed Visa that they have additional objections to its fees for cross-border card purchases. The new objections are an extension of an antitrust case initiated in 2008 by the European …
FTC Shifts Approach on Monetary Penalties in U.S. Antitrust Cases – FOXBusiness
The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday said it will be more willing to seek monetary penalties against companies that violate antitrust laws, a change of the agency’s policies. The FTC, on a 4-1 vote, withdrew a 2003 policy statement that … Continue reading
FTC Shifts Approach on Monetary Penalties in U.S. Antitrust Cases – NASDAQ
WASHINGTON–The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday said it will be more willing to seek monetary penalties against companies that violate antitrust laws, a change of the agency’s policies. The FTC, on a 4-1 vote, withdrew a 2003 policy …
Dealing With State Antitrust Officials: 5 Considerations – site.law360.com
Law360, New York (July 31, 2012, 1:24 PM ET) — Increasingly, state antitrust enforcement authorities are taking an interest in and/or becoming involved in the review of hospital transactions. While parties often focus on the review process at the Federal … Continue reading
MLB, NHL Say Viewers Can’t Demonstrate Antitrust Conduct – site.law360.com
Law360, New York (July 30, 2012, 7:20 PM ET) — Major League Baseball, the National Hockey League and several of the organizations’ teams and broadcasting partners on Friday sought the dismissal of class action antitrust allegations in New York federal … Continue reading
Amica Ducks Antitrust Claims Over Trademark Fight – site.law360.com
Law360, New York (July 30, 2012, 5:06 PM ET) — A Nevada federal judge on Thursday dismissed an insurer’s antitrust suit accusing Amica Mutual Insurance Co. of monopolizing Internet keyword advertising and infringing free trade, ruling Amica’s effort to …
ATM Fee Antitrust Case: Ill. Brick Is Still The Law – site.law360.com
Law360, New York (July 30, 2012, 1:47 PM ET) — The “Illinois Brick wall” will be a higher hurdle for many antitrust plaintiffs following the Ninth Circuit’s recent decision in In re ATM Fee Antitrust Litigation. The U.S. Supreme Court’s … Continue reading
