Illinois (IL) Antitrust CLE Course Catalog

Join us to hear Liang Ding, Partner at DeHeng Law Offices, and Keith Klovers, Of Counsel at Wilson Sonsini, as they offer a comprehensive overview of anticipated developments, challenges, and strategies in the domain of antitrust merger enforcement in 2024. These speakers will provide powerful insights on staying ahead in a swiftly evolving business landscape.

Join a panel of experienced antitrust lawyers and economists for a lively discussion reflecting both plaintiff and defendant points of view.

In this session, distinguished professionals in antitrust law and compliance Kail J. Jethmalani (Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP) and Liang Ding (DeHeng Law Offices) will provide an in-depth discussion of antitrust merger enforcement. They will also offer best compliance practices to prepare for a challenging compliance environment.

In this dynamic and interactive conference session, we will delve into the complex world of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Antitrust, and Anti-Competition law.

Join us as we explore the complexities and regulations surrounding M&A deals from transactional due diligence to integration. Our subject matter experts in this session will examine each step of the process from the perspectives of both the acquirer and the acquired.

In this program, antitrust practitioners Thomas Dyer (Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP) and Nathan Garg (Winston & Strawn LLP) will provide the audience with a comprehensive discussion of the latest developments in HSR threshold adjustments, reportability, and enforcement trends. The distinguished speakers will also share practical strategies for mitigating antitrust risks.

The past year has brought significant developments in the antitrust class action context, leaving questions and issues over the certification process standards. Aside from the litigation challenges caused by the shifting rules, US courts are also reinforcing their probe of proposed classes making it increasingly difficult to obtain early class decisions. Our panel of key thought leaders and practitioners will offer a discussion of the evolving standards in antitrust class certification as well as the significant issues surrounding this area of law. This program aims to help you navigate the challenges in litigating antitrust class certification issues.

As we are just approaching 18 months into the new administration, join our expert panelists as they highlight the various shifts and changes to antitrust policies and enforcement under President Joe Biden. Additionally this session will look into the anticipated increased regulatory and enforcement activity, as well as providing insight into the future within this space.