Shepard Goldfein

March 07, 2016 | New York Law Journal

In their Antitrust Trade and Practice column, Shepard Goldfein and James A. Keyte write: Antitrust enforcement agencies, including those in the United States and Europe, are taking note of big data, and there is an increasing sense among many that Internet firms' accumulation of personal data will be an issue that enforcers will be examining closely for anticompetitive effects.

By Shepard Goldfein and James A. Keyte

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February 09, 2016 | New York Law Journal

In their Antitrust Trade and Practice column, Shepard Goldfein and James A. Keyte write that the FTC is staring down the parties to the proposed Staples-Office Depot merger, overtly relying on the same playbook—alleging a "2-to-1" merger in a national market—that was successful in the Sysco-US Foods merger. But this is really one to watch, should it go the distance, as the antitrust history of mergers in the office supply space is complex and rich.

By Shepard Goldfein and James A. Keyte

12 minute read

December 08, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Antitrust Trade and Practice column, Shepard Goldfein and James A. Keyte review significant developments in antitrust law from the past year, including the FTC's mixed results in litigating merger enforcement actions, the DOJ's criminal enforcement, the release of Section 5 guidance, and more.

By Shepard Goldfein and James A. Keyte

12 minute read

December 07, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Antitrust Trade and Practice column, Shepard Goldfein and James A. Keyte review significant developments in antitrust law from the past year, including the FTC's mixed results in litigating merger enforcement actions, the DOJ's criminal enforcement, the release of Section 5 guidance, and more.

By Shepard Goldfein and James A. Keyte

12 minute read

November 10, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Antitrust Trade and Practice column, Shepard Goldfein and James Keyte write: Uber, well-known as a disruptive force in the vehicle-for-hire industry, has decided to cause some disruption in the world of antitrust, suing the St. Louis Metropolitan Taxicab Commission and commissioners and a number of taxi companies, alleging those groups' regulatory conduct constitutes an illegal combination in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act.

By Shepard Goldfein and James Keyte

12 minute read

November 09, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Antitrust Trade and Practice column, Shepard Goldfein and James Keyte write: Uber, well-known as a disruptive force in the vehicle-for-hire industry, has decided to cause some disruption in the world of antitrust, suing the St. Louis Metropolitan Taxicab Commission and commissioners and a number of taxi companies, alleging those groups' regulatory conduct constitutes an illegal combination in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act.

By Shepard Goldfein and James Keyte

12 minute read

October 14, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Antitrust Trade and Practice column, Shepard Goldfein and James Keyte write: In a speech last month, Assistant Attorney General Bill Baer discussed the need for clarity on enforcement policy regarding standard essential patents. While he did not promise any formal guidance, his remarks provided a comprehensive assessment of DOJ policy.

By Shepard Goldfein and James Keyte

11 minute read

October 13, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Antitrust Trade and Practice column, Shepard Goldfein and James Keyte write: In a speech last month, Assistant Attorney General Bill Baer discussed the need for clarity on enforcement policy regarding standard essential patents. While he did not promise any formal guidance, his remarks provided a comprehensive assessment of DOJ policy.

By Shepard Goldfein and James Keyte

11 minute read

September 21, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Antitrust Trade and Practice column, Shepard Goldfein and James Keyte write: August was a busy month for the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Competition as it released long-awaited guidance on a key provision of the FTC Act and, not long after, one of the bureau's few Republican commissioners announced his resignation.

By Shepard Goldfein and James Keyte

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September 18, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Antitrust Trade and Practice column, Shepard Goldfein and James Keyte write: August was a busy month for the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Competition as it released long-awaited guidance on a key provision of the FTC Act and, not long after, one of the bureau's few Republican commissioners announced his resignation.

By Shepard Goldfein and James Keyte

11 minute read