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Navigating Antitrust Risks When Responding to Tariffs

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As companies consider their responses to tariffs, including potential price and supply chain adjustments, antitrust enforcers are scrutinizing competitor conduct. Recent enforcement warnings from both FTC and DOJ officials...more

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Companies Moving Manufacturing to U.S. Must Be Careful of “Made in USA” Rule and Guidance

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The Trump administration declared “Made in America” to be “an economic and national security priority of this Administration” and has taken steps through tariffs and other means to encourage American manufacturing. Companies...more

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Pricing Under Pressure: Prepare for Enhanced Antitrust Scrutiny amid Tariff Uncertainty

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In an era of increased tariff pressures, U.S. antitrust enforcers have signaled that they remain vigilant for attempts by businesses to exploit the situation through anticompetitive conduct, especially in sectors already...more

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One More for the Road: FTC Files Price Discrimination Suit Against Beverage Company in Final Weeks of Biden Administration

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This month, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed its much-anticipated lawsuit against Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC (“Southern Glazer’s”), alleging the alcohol distributor violated the Robinson-Patman Act...more

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Robinson-Patman Revival or Lame Duck Hail Mary? FTC Brings First Price Discrimination Case in Decades

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On December 12, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed its first Robinson-Patman Act case in more than 20 years, just as the White House is set to change parties and the balance of power on the FTC will swing...more

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FTC Escalates Battle Against PBMs With Complaint on Insulin Pricing

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FTC’s challenge is the culmination of years of investigation, but choice of venue and theories of harm reveal potential weaknesses....more

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Born in the USA? Product Origin Claims Nothing to Mess With

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The interconnectedness of the global economy has resulted in consumers being faced with a wide selection of substitute products from many different countries. A ”Made in the United States” claim could be, and often is, a...more

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Federal Trade Commission's Glass Door into the (Made in) USA

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has increasingly prosecuted more deceptive U.S. origin claims under Section 5 of the FTC Act since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic than in the previous decade. This uptick in...more

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Check Your LED Lighting Supplies and Construction Materials or It Could Cost You

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Recently the Federal Trade Commission entered into a settlement under which Patriot LED must pay civil damages of nearly $158,000, plus a penalty of $2.96 million, for its alleged false marketing of lighting products as...more

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Antitrust Scrutiny of Supply Chain Issues Continues

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The spring thaw has yet to set in, but Washington this month has been a hotbed of antitrust regulatory activity impacting supply chains. On February 15, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that Lockheed Martin...more

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Quarterly Cartel Catch-Up: Recent Developments in Criminal Antitrust for Busy Corporate Counsel – Q4 2021

The end of 2021 continued to be a busy time for antitrust enforcers in the U.S. and around the world. Perhaps most notably, in November the Senate confirmed Jonathan Kanter to lead the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust...more

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Made in USA, Part Two – How Far Back Do You Have to Look?

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Prior to the new year, we blogged about how the Federal Trade Commission’s (Commission) decision to codify its Made in USA (MUSA) guidance into a rule – and the accompanying threat of civil penalties – makes it all the more...more

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[Ongoing Program] Coloring Inside the Lines – Mining Your (Compliant) Competitive Advantage in Advertising & Marketing - January...

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Steer Clear! Consumer Protection Landmines That Will Tank Your Business in 2022 - As consumer facing companies go head to head in an increasingly competitive marketplace, the risks of doing business are higher than ever...more

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[Ongoing Program] The Reinvigorated Reach of the FTC – Preparing For & Understanding Chairwoman Lina Khan’s Agenda - January 18th,...

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Steer Clear! Consumer Protection Landmines That Will Tank Your Business in 2022 - As consumer facing companies go head to head in an increasingly competitive marketplace, the risks of doing business are higher than ever...more

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[Ongoing Program] Reading the Privacy Tea Leaves – How to Prepare for the Unexpected - January 11th, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EST

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Steer Clear! Consumer Protection Landmines That Will Tank Your Business in 2022 - As consumer facing companies go head to head in an increasingly competitive marketplace, the risks of doing business are higher than ever...more

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[Ongoing Program] The Broken Chain – Navigating Supply Chain Issues & Avoiding Consumer Protection Pitfalls - January 4th, 12:00...

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Steer Clear! Consumer Protection Landmines That Will Tank Your Business in 2022 - As consumer facing companies go head to head in an increasingly competitive marketplace, the risks of doing business are higher than ever...more

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“Made in USA” Labeling Could be Costly for Businesses

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Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently approved a consent order resolving a complaint alleging deceptive “Made in USA” labeling and advertising practices against Chemence, Inc., a glue...more

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False Advertising: Changing Your Business To Meet Market Needs During The COVID-19 Pandemic

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From severe shortages in medical masks and ventilation equipment worldwide to the curious “toilet paper desert” in America,  COVID-19 is creating temporary and long-term disruptions in the availability of both highly...more

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Aerospace & Defense Series: Behavioral Remedies Remain a Viable Solution for Vertical Mergers in the Defense Industry

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The recent FTC decision in the Northrop Grumman / Orbital ATK matter has shed light on the agency’s vertical merger enforcement policy and outlined a path to antitrust merger clearance for the Aerospace and Defense industry....more

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Anti-Aging Litigation

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Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers often tout the anti-aging effects of certain cosmetics and nutritional supplements. Of course, the term “anti-aging” is not intended to literally mean that a product prevents aging. ...more

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