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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Robinson-Patman Act Retailers

K&L Gates LLP

Uneven Pour: FTC's Robinson-Patman Enforcement Sees Mixed Results as Pepsi Case Goes Flat and Southern Glazer's Orders Another...

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Since the publication of “Rum and Coke: The FTC Targets Soft Drinks and Alcohol in the Revival of Robinson-Patman Act Enforcement–What’s Next?”, new developments have continued to shape the enforcement landscape of the...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

FTC v. Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits: A Sobering Reminder That the Robinson-Patman Act Remains on the Books

In a 3-2 party-line vote (Democratic majority), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for the first time in decades filed an action alleging secondary line price discrimination under the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA). The FTC's...more

Morgan Lewis

FTC Revives Price Discrimination Law in Suit Against Nation’s Largest Alcohol Distributor

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On the eve of a new administration, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed its first price-discrimination action under the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA) since 2000. The FTC sued Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits LLC in US...more

Perkins Coie

The New Administration’s Impact on Retailers

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With a new administration reshaping the political landscape, retailers are preparing for policy shifts that may greatly influence their operations. In this Update, we explore the potential changes and challenges on the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

A Blast from the Past: FTC Bringing Back Enforcement of Robinson-Patman Act

According to people with knowledge of the matter, the Federal Trade Commission is conducting a preliminary investigation of Coca-Cola and PepsiCo to determine whether their pricing practices in the soft drink market segment...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Seventh Circuit Reverses Package Size Promotional Service Decision Under the Robinson-Patman Act

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On August 12, 2016, the Seventh Circuit reversed the district court decision allowing Woodman’s Food Market, Inc.’s (Woodman’s) price discrimination lawsuit against The Clorox Company and The Clorox Sales Company (Clorox) to...more

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