Antitrust Law

Law360, New York (July 23, 2012, 4:46 PM ET) — France’s antitrust watchdog on Monday gave the go-ahead to Vivendi SA subsidiary Canal Plus SA for two takeovers, but attached conditions to both deals aimed at lessening Canal Plus’ hold … Continue reading →

I recently stumbled upon this bill (Senate Bill 2269) introduced by Senator Rand Paul a couple months ago. It is a bill “[t]o permit voluntary economic activity.” Who isn’t in favor of voluntary economic activity? The bill is entitled “the … Continue reading →

The class action suit alleged that EA “violated antitrust and consumer protection laws” and over-charged customers for their football titles. A settlement has now been proposed by EA, which would see $27 million USD set aside for people who purchased … Continue reading →

But consumer interest groups say the companies appeared to break the law by agreeing to a price-fixing scheme that in the long run would push up prices and and give users fewer choices.

“With their global client base and their outstanding reputation in corporate law and antitrust, this is a terrific opportunity for me at this stage of my career,” Pozen said in an interview. She will start at Skadden on Sept. 4. … Continue reading →

Law360, New York (July 20, 2012, 3:53 PM ET) — A California federal judge on Thursday quashed a putative class action accusing State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. and other insurers of violating antitrust laws by conspiring to supply inferior … Continue reading →

Law360, New York (July 20, 2012, 1:12 PM ET) — Recent developments in the global legal landscape point to the inevitable conclusion that having an effective antitrust compliance program in place is now more important than ever. The marked increase … Continue reading →

“With their global client base and their outstanding reputation in corporate law and antitrust, this is a terrific opportunity for me at this stage of my career,” Pozen said in an interview. She will start at Skadden on Sept. 4. … Continue reading →

as well as in line with European competition law,” the company said when the investigation was launched. Senator says Apple e-book suit has ‘empowered monopolists’ Judge dismisses Novell’s antitrust suit against Microsoft Google revises settlement offer in …

NEW YORK, July 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a national law firm concentrating on investor rights, consumer rights and the enforcement of federal antitrust laws, is investigating potential wrongdoing at ZAGG, Inc. (“ZAGG” or the …