The Robinson-Patman Act (RPA) has been generating a lot of buzz, with private lawsuits and high-profile moves by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). But two developments last month may signal that the RPA may be slipping back...more
On April 17, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia found that Google violated antitrust law by maintaining a monopoly in the advertising technology market and unlawfully tying its products together....more
With the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) withdrawing yet another set of antitrust compliance guidelines last month, companies that collaborate with their competitors — whether directly or...more
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has heralded its increased antitrust scrutiny of price discrimination under the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA), though little has come of it to date. Yet, our review of trends in private...more
Recent antitrust activity is instructive for associations to identify and limit key areas of antitrust risk. Here are some highlights from 2020:
Certification and Accreditation Programs Are Pro-Competitive Functions of...more