Kate Patchen

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.

Sep 27, 2023 | dailyjournal.com | Kate Patchen

The trial in the United States et al. v. Google search case commenced in the federal District Court for the District of Columbia. This case holds historical significance as it represents the first major antitrust challenge against a technology company since the Microsoft case over two decades ago and will provide valuable legal precedent for evaluating alleged anticompetitive exclusionary conduct in technology markets. The case originated from two separate complaints.