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DOJ Likely to Scrutinize Personal Device and Corporate Chat Policies of Investigation Targets

Photo of Alyse StachBy Alyse Stach on Posted in DOJ
Through recent motions filed in district court and a policy memo issued last year, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has signaled that it has its sights on instant messages and personal devices as potential sources for uncovering anticompetitive or criminal information. Companies should review their personal device and corporate chat preservation policies and ensure … Continue Reading

PGA Tour Wins First Round in Antitrust Legal Fight with Players

Photo of BakerHostetlerPhoto of Alyse StachBy BakerHostetler and Alyse Stach on Posted in Antitrust Exemptions & Immunities, Sports
On August 9, 2022, a federal judge hearing the antitrust lawsuit filed by 11 professional golf players against the PGA Tour ruled against three of the players who had sought a temporary restraining order. The order, if granted, would have allowed those three players who had qualified for the PGA Tour’s playoffs to play in … Continue Reading

Is Antitrust Liability in the Future for the PGA Tour, and Beyond?

Photo of BakerHostetlerPhoto of Alyse StachBy BakerHostetler and Alyse Stach on Posted in Antitrust Exemptions & Immunities, Sports
On August 3, 2022, 11 professional golfers, led by Phil Mickelson, filed an antitrust complaint in the Northern District of California against the PGA Tour for the actions it took against the golfers – including suspension from PGA Tour events – for their participation in events for the new Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series (LIV … Continue Reading

Baby Formula Shortage Subject of FTC Scrutiny

Photo of Carl HittingerPhoto of Julian PerlmanPhoto of Marc SchildkrautPhoto of Alyse StachPhoto of Victoria WeatherfordPhoto of BakerHostetlerBy Carl Hittinger, Julian Perlman, Marc Schildkraut, Alyse Stach, Victoria Weatherford and BakerHostetler on Posted in Food Industry, FTC
On May 23, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), at the prompting of President Joe Biden, announced that it will launch a civil investigation into the ongoing shortage of baby formula throughout the country. The FTC is hoping to unearth the factors that have contributed to market consolidation in light of the pressing supply chain … Continue Reading
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