Emerging Trends and Developments in Antitrust Enforcement: Addressing Critical Issues
Overview:
With the growing competition in the marketplace and the increasing number of antitrust claims, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continue to intensify its crackdown on anticompetitive conduct across all industries. The FTC recently announced the creation of an internal task force that would monitor and investigate potential antitrust violations arising in the technology markets. Moreover, the DOJ's amicus program initiatives continue to expand as it intends to promote fair and accurate interpretations of antitrust laws in courts.
The current COVID-19 pandemic further complicates the myriad of critical issues and compliance hurdles companies are already facing. Thus, businesses and their counsel must keep themselves abreast of emerging developments. They should be proactive in reassessing their existing practices to ensure compliance and avoid legal liabilities.
Join a panel of key thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group as they present the audience with an in-depth discussion of the emerging trends and developments in antitrust law. Speakers will dig deeper as they analyze critical issues and offer significant compliance tips and strategies in this evolving legal climate.
This LIVE Webcast will discuss the following:
- Antitrust and Consumer Protection Enforcement in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic:
- U.S.
- Europe
- Emerging Challenges
- How to Manage Risks
- Best Compliance Practices
- What Lies Ahead
Agenda:
SEGMENT 1:
Todd Seelman, Managing Partner | Chair, Antitrust & Competition, and Government Investigations Practices
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Trends in US Antitrust and Consumer Protection Enforcement in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- The pandemic has resulted in an economic shock impacting all facets of business, labor, the legal system, and antitrust / consumer protection enforcement
- Legitimate relaxation of antitrust / consumer protection enforcement is in the public interest
- There are limits (of course) - continued enforcement of antitrust / consumer protection laws is necessary
- The rise in unintended consequences – a new breed
- of antitrust / consumer protection violations
SEGMENT 2:
Dee Bansal, Partner
Cooley LLP
Federal Antitrust Agencies Enforcement Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
- FTC and DOJ guidance on competitor collaborations and information sharing
- Enforcement activity around price gouging
- Increased scrutiny and guidance re “No poach” agreements
- Increased criminal enforcement
SEGMENT 3:
Fabian Leimgruber LL.M, Partner
ThomannFischer
- COVID-19’s impact in Europe, in particular to trends in the consumer protection enforcement
- Reverse Payment Settlements in 2019 and 2020: A global pattern?
- US approaches and trends
- Confirmation of Approach by EU Court of Justice?: Generics (UK) and others v CMA, January 30, 2020
- The generic manufacturers and competitors’ dilemma
- The antitrust/competition law violation
- The aftereffects of the pricing mechanisms in the pharmaceutical sector
- Reverse Payment Settlements in the global picture: A comparison
Who Should Attend:
- Antitrust Lawyers
- Corporate Counsel
- Compliance and Risk Officers
- Top Level Executives
Dr. Fabian Leimgruber is a lawyer and senior patent attorney, who has earned an international reputation as litigator and prosecutor …
Todd Seelman is the Managing Partner of the Lewis Brisbois Denver and Colorado Springs offices, as well as the Co-Managing …
Dee Bansal is a partner in Cooley’s antitrust and competition practice group. Her practice focuses on defending clients in high-stakes …
Course Level:
Intermediate
Advance Preparation:
Print and review course materials
Method of Presentation:
On-demand Webcast (CLE)
Prerequisite:
General knowledge of antitrust laws
Course Code:
148664
NY Category of CLE Credit:
Areas of Professional Practice
Total Credits:
1.5 CLE
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SPEAKERS' FIRMS:
About ThomannFischer
ThomannFischer is one of the leading commercial law boutiques In Europe with a strong emphasis on intellectual property, technology and competition law. Founded in 1998, the firm provides reliable support covering all aspects of commercial law to national and international clients.
The firm’s affinity to competition/antitrust and IP law is enhanced by its location in Basel, home to Europe’s biggest life sciences and pharmaceutical cluster. In order to handle and supervise international legal transactions, the firm provides comprehensive expertise in litigation and client counselling work across all fields of competition, antitrust and intellectual property law in the various jurisdictions of the main markets worldwide, as the US, European and Asian-Pacific market.
About Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
In 1979, seven lawyers from a premier Los Angeles firm founded Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP in order to realize their vision of a high-achieving law firm culture comprised of diverse individuals focused on client service. Less than forty years later, that dream has been reached as Lewis Brisbois has approximately 1,500 lawyers in 53 offices in 29 states including the District of Columbia, and, dedicates itself to more than 50 legal practice areas for clients of all sizes in every major industry.
Website: https://lewisbrisbois.com/
About Cooley LLP
Cooley's lawyers solve legal issues for entrepreneurs, investors, financial institutions and established companies. Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and bet-the-company litigation, often where innovation meets the law. Cooley has 1,100 lawyers across 16 offices in the United States, Asia and Europe. Cooley's antitrust & competition team is recognized as one of the top-tier practices in the area of antitrust by Legal 500, Chambers USA and Global Competition Review. We handle all aspects of antitrust and competition law matters – including litigation, counseling, agency representation and arbitration services – for Fortune 500 corporations, as well as growing companies.
Website: https://www.cooley.com/