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Aug 2, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Shylah Alfonso |David Chiappetta |Henry Hauser
IntroductionA recent ruling condemning price discrimination for a popular eye drop brand is yet another reminder that companies cannot afford to ignore antitrust risk under the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA), a longstanding law that has made a comeback in recent years. The RPA prohibits charging certain customers more than others without proper justifications. In L.A. International Corporation v.
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Jun 3, 2024 | 
americanbar.org | Henry Hauser
Flashpop via Getty Images Anyone trying to score tickets to Taylor Swift’s “Eras” tour is familiar with the political backlash following Ticketmaster’s inability to handle “unprecedented” demand for the concert series. The Department of Justice swiftly opened an investigation, and 18 months later, Live Nation and Ticketmaster are finally facing the music.
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Jun 3, 2024 | 
americanbar.org | Henry Hauser
Flashpop via Getty Images Anyone trying to score tickets to Taylor Swift’s “Eras” tour is familiar with the political backlash following Ticketmaster’s inability to handle “unprecedented” demand for the concert series. The Department of Justice swiftly opened an investigation, and 18 months later, Live Nation and Ticketmaster are finally facing the music.
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Apr 15, 2024 | 
today.westlaw.com | Henry Hauser |Shylah Alfonso |Jon Jacobs |Perkins Coie
(April 15, 2024) - Perkins Coie's Henry Hauser, Shylah Alfonso and Jon Jacobs discuss how the use of artificial intelligence and algorithms in pricing decisions can trigger antitrust concerns. We are in the midst of a significant shift in how companies price their products and services.
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Dec 18, 2023 | 
news.bloomberglaw.com | Henry Hauser
At a Dec. 13 Judiciary Committee hearing, senators from both sides of the aisle analyzed when businesses sharing algorithms powered by artificial intelligence cross into illegal anti-competitive conduct. Chair Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) warned that when competitors decide to “delegate their independent pricing decisions to an algorithm, the result is little more than a sophisticated cartel hiding in code.” In his opening remarks, Sen.
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Sep 11, 2023 | 
newonnews.com | Henry Hauser |Shylah Alfonso
Andy Murray says US Open champion Novak Djokovic is set to dominate men’s tennis for years to come.
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Jul 12, 2023 | 
mondaq.com | Jon Jacobs |Shylah Alfonso |Henry Hauser |Tiffany Lee
The staff of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Bureau of
Competition issued a statement on June 15, 2023, sternly
criticizing the use of confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements
that "impede" the FTC's ability to conduct voluntary
interviews with market participants in antitrust investigations. According to the Bureau of Competition, such contracts can
"chill" employees' willingness to speak with agency
staff.
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Jul 11, 2023 | 
jdsupra.com | Shylah Alfonso |Henry Hauser |Jon Jacobs
The staff of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Bureau of Competition issued a statement on June 15, 2023, sternly criticizing the use of confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements that “impede” the FTC’s ability to conduct voluntary interviews with market participants in antitrust investigations. According to the Bureau of Competition, such contracts can “chill” employees’ willingness to speak with agency staff.
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Jul 6, 2023 | 
news.bloomberglaw.com | Henry Hauser |Jon Jacobs |Eli Glasser
On June 15, the Federal Trade Commission issued a policy statement sternly criticizing use of confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements that “impede” the FTC’s ability to conduct voluntary interviews with market participants. According to the FTC, such contracts can “chill” employees’ willingness to speak with agency staff. Considering the recent statement, following are best practices for responding to voluntary interview requests from government agencies.
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Jul 6, 2023 | 
bnanews.bna.com | Eli Glasser |Henry Hauser |Jon Jacobs
On June 15, the Federal Trade Commission issued a policy statement sternly criticizing use of confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements that “impede” the FTC’s ability to conduct voluntary interviews with market participants. According to the FTC, such contracts can “chill” employees’ willingness to speak with agency staff. Considering the recent statement, following are best practices for responding to voluntary interview requests from government agencies.
