Firms across industries face mounting antitrust scrutiny from enforcers, legislators, and the plaintiffs’ bar. Sports teams and leagues are no exception. As the volume of sports commerce expands globally, so too does scrutiny...more
The US Supreme Court on April 22, 2024 denied a petition for a writ of certiorari in the closely watched antitrust case United States Soccer Federation Inc. v. Relevent Sports LLC. The decision raises important questions...more
A dual distribution relationship does not protect against Section 5 liability for an invitation to collude.
For the first time, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has charged a company with violating Section 5 of the FTC...more