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Antitrust Risks and Considerations Related to ESG Initiatives and Net Zero Alliances

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Antitrust authorities in the U.S. and abroad are intensifying their scrutiny of collaborative activities surrounding environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, and net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission goals....more

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Plaintiffs Alleging Per Se Group Boycott Win Reversal In Ninth Circuit

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On September 17, 2024, a unanimous panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted an appeal from a group of professional swimmers and the International Swimming League (“ISL”) (together, “Plaintiffs”) in their ongoing...more

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Antitrust Issues in Renewable Energy - November 2023

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Participants in the renewable energy industry should be aware of antitrust and competition rules because renewable energy is no longer a nascent field. Europe generated almost 40% of its electricity from renewable sources in...more

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COVID-19 Antitrust Considerations: The Boundaries of Industry Collaboration

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In responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the mantra of “working together” is heard often. But as businesses confront sudden and extensive demand and supply disruptions—and a range of sometimes conflicting...more

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FTC Antitrust Decision Provides A Reminder: Emails and Texts Can and Will Be Used Against You

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The Federal Trade Commission issued a decision last week illustrating that even sophisticated executives need reminding that emails and texts will be “Exhibit A” of an antitrust violation. After a multi-week trial, an FTC...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Divided Fourth Circuit Panel Slices Up Twombly in Table Saw Boycott Suit

Last week, a divided three-judge panel of the Fourth Circuit issued a significant decision in a boycott conspiracy case, SD3, LLC v. Black & Decker, No. 14-1746 (4th Cir. Sept. 15, 2015). The suit, at its heart, turns on the...more

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