Neil C Schur

October 03, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Noncompete Law in Flux—What to Do in the Meantime?

The enforceability of the FTC's new rule was challenged in three federal court, and each court ruled differently.

By Neil C. Schur

8 minute read

August 19, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

As Federal Antitrust Regulators Try to Rein in Big Tech, One Court Finds Google Is a Monopolist

On Aug. 6, following a nine-week bench trial, a federal court found in United States v. Google and Colorado v. Google that Google has monopolized the market for "general search services" on the internet.

By Neil C. Schur

6 minute read

May 29, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Is the Robinson-Patman Act Alive and Kicking?

Businesses may not have focused on RPA compliance as a critical component of your antitrust compliance program, but should perhaps rethink that approach, in light of recent developments that suggest the RPA is still alive and may soon be kicking.

By Neil C. Schur

6 minute read

February 28, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Noncompetes Are Under Attack: Important Developments to Consider

If you advise employees or employers subject to noncompetes, you need to be aware of these important developments, particularly if your clients conduct their business in multiple states.

By Neil C. Schur, Dona Kahn and Jeffrey Glen

9 minute read

October 19, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Movement Led by the FTC Chair to Rein in Big Tech May Impact Businesses, Consumers

Given that landscape, it is unsurprising that legislators and antitrust regulators alike have tried for years to rein in the power of Big Tech, but they have had limited success.

By Neil C. Schur

7 minute read

March 06, 2006 | The Legal Intelligencer

Court Renders First Robinson-Patman Act Ruling in 12 Years

Last January, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its first opinion in 12 years squarely addressing the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA). In Volvo Trucks North America v. Reeder-Simco GMC Inc., the court reversed the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on the ground that actionable secondary line price discrimination under the RPA must involve competition between two sellers for the same customer.

By Carl W. Hittinger And Neil C. Schur

9 minute read

December 21, 2004 | Law.com

3rd Circuit Offers Insight Into Sherman Act Sec. 1 Claim Proofs

In the last two decades, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has published 18 opinions regarding the proof needed for a Section 1 Sherman Act claim to survive a motion for summary judgment or directed verdict. In those opinions, the 3rd Circuit reversed and remanded half the cases:

By Carl W. HittingerAnd Neil C. Schur

10 minute read

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