Cortlin H. Lannin

Mar 22, 2024 | lexology.com | Cortlin H. Lannin |Kate Patchen |Kyle W. Chow

All questionsYear in reviewThere have been several notable developments in the cartel area during the past year. First, the Antitrust Division of the DOJ continued its prosecution of labour market violations, including alleged employee wage-fixing and no-poach agreements.

Mar 22, 2024 | lexology.com | Cortlin H. Lannin |Kate Patchen |Kyle W. Chow

All questionsIntroductionAntitrust laws in the United States are designed to promote competitive markets and to ultimately benefit consumers by lowering prices, increasing quality and promoting innovation. A core objective of US policy has been to vigorously prosecute cartels that enter into anticompetitive agreements that bid rigs, fix prices and allocate markets.

Jun 21, 2023 | lexology.com | James Holloway |Cortlin H. Lannin

The Ninth Circuit recently issued an important decision for consumer companies that routinely face false advertising litigation. Resolving an issue that had split district courts in the circuit, the panel held that when “a front label is ambiguous, the ambiguity can be resolved by reference to the back label.” McGinity v. Procter & Gamble Co.,– F.4d –, 2023 WL 3911531, at *4 (9th Cir. June 9, 2023).