There have been reports that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is leveraging the long-dormant Robinson-Patman Act as a basis for civil investigations into potential price discrimination by distributors in the alcoholic and...more
11/6/2023
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Beverage Manufacturers ,
Civil Investigation Demand ,
Compliance ,
Distributors ,
Enforcement ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Government Investigations ,
Manufacturers ,
Price Discrimination ,
Robinson-Patman Act ,
Wine & Alcohol
Through recent motions filed in district court and a policy memo issued last year, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has signaled that it has its sights on instant messages and personal devices as potential sources for...more
3/15/2023
/ Antitrust Investigations ,
Compliance ,
Criminal Investigations ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Discovery ,
Electronic Devices ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure ,
Google ,
Instant Messaging Apps ,
Text Messages
On August 3, 2022, 11 professional golfers, led by Phil Mickelson, filed an antitrust complaint in the Northern District of California against the PGA Tour for the actions it took against the golfers - including...more