January 20, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
FTC Seeks to Ban Noncompete Restrictions in Employment ContractsThe FTC's push to revolutionize the noncompete landscape and change long-established law concerning noncompetes could have serious consequences for Corporate America and workers.
By Carl W. Hittinger and Tyson Y. Herrold
7 minute read
October 07, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
Federal Court Decision a Reminder Antitrust Laws Apply to Higher EducationThe ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois is notable because it held that the "568 Exemption," on which many universities' financial aid systems are based, does not provide antitrust immunity unless all participating universities admit their students on a need-blind basis.
By Carl W. Hittinger and Tyson Y. Herrold
6 minute read
July 29, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
Baseball's Antitrust Exemption Marks Its 100th Anniversary With a New ChallengeAccording to a case filed in the Southern District of New York, a new agreement capping the number of minor league affiliates at 120 is alleged to constitute a group boycott in violation of the Sherman Act Section 1.
By Carl W. Hittinger and Tyson Y. Herrold
5 minute read
January 22, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
Attorney General Nominee Merrick Garland's Antitrust ExperienceIn early January 2021, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit judge, and former Supreme Court nominee, Merrick Garland to lead the Department of Justice.
By Carl W. Hittinger and Tyson Y. Herrold
9 minute read
February 28, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer
The Need for Special Masters in Complex Antitrust CasesThe ABA resolution advises the bench and bar that utilization of special masters has evolved over the last 50 years from the rare exception to a commonplace tool to manage complex litigation, including antitrust cases.
By Carl W. Hittinger and Tyson Y. Herrold
11 minute read
October 04, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Antitrust Agency Turf War Over Big Tech InvestigationsThe Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice have found themselves under the microscope as calls for antitrust investigations into "Big Tech" companies escalate.
By Carl W. Hittinger and Tyson Y. Herrold
10 minute read
May 31, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Third Circuit Judge Dolores K. Sloviter's Antitrust LegacyJudge Dolores K. Sloviter of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit retired in 2016, leaving behind a remarkable legacy. As a member of the bench for nearly 40 years, Sloviter's contribution to the Third Circuit's jurisprudence bridges the expanse of the court's jurisdiction.
By Carl W. Hittinger and Tyson Y. Herrold
8 minute read
August 24, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer
Is Judge Kavanaugh a Fan of Antitrust Laws? Let's Take a LookWe know Judge Brett Kavanaugh is a fan of the Washington Nationals. But is he also a fan of the antitrust laws?
By Carl W. Hittinger and Tyson Y. Herrold
11 minute read
June 22, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer
How Smart Is the Proposed Merger Review SMARTER Act?On May 9, the Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules (SMARTER) Act passed the House of Representatives by a 230-185 vote.
By Carl W. Hittinger and Tyson Y. Herrold
1 minute read
May 04, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer
Class Actions Now Flowing From FTC and DOJ's No-Poach EnforcementIn our article last month, we discussed the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice's (DOJ) jointly issued guidance to HR professionals warning that naked employee no-poach agreements could be criminally prosecuted.
By Carl W. Hittinger and Tyson Y. Herrold
9 minute read