Intellectual Property v. Antitrust: A False Dilemma
Ronald S. Katz of Coudert Brothers LLP
Many courts and commentators have suggested that there is a conflict between intellectual property rights and the antitrust laws. In reality, however, the two are not in conflict.
Eastman Kodak Co. v. ITS: The Downfall of the Chicago School
Ronald S. Katz of Coudert Brothers LLP
The Supreme Court's recent decision in Eastman Kodak Co v. Image Technical Services, Case No. 90-1029, has sweepin.
Antitrust Enforcement and The Consumer
Department of Justice
This pamphlet was prepared by the Department of Justice to alert consumers to the existence and importance of antitrust laws and to explain what the consumer can do for antitrust enforcement can for him/herself.
Supreme Court Wants Government's View on 3M
Andre P. Barlow of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
The United States Supreme Court seeks the government's views on whether to review a monopoly maintenance case against 3M Corporation. (3M Co. v. LePage's Inc., U.S., No. 02-1865, 10/6/03). The case is noteworthy because an en banc United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit held that a finding of illegal monopoly maintenance can be made even if a monopolist's prices are above its costs.
The Practitioner International Law, Overseas Offenses Criminal Prosecution of Antitrust Violations Abroad
Peter S. Selvin of Loeb & Loeb LLP
Last year the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, addressing an issue of first impression, held that U.S. courts cou.
Merger Policy & Innovation
Jonathan M. Jacobson of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
This articles discusses several cases in which the FTC has challenged mergers involving products in relatively early stages of development, well prior to commercial marketing.
Antitrust Guidelines for International Operations
Coudert Brothers LLP
On April 5, 1995, the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission issued joint Antitrust .
Risks of Violating U.S. Antitrust Laws Based on Wholly Foreign Conduct
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Recent developments in the application of federal antitrust laws indicate that foreign companies may be held liable for civil and criminal violations based on activity occurring entirely overseas. Such activity is actionable in the United States even where the conduct is wholly lawful in the country of origin.
Information Costs, Lifecycle Costs, Switching Costs, and Lock-In*
Paul S. Schmidtberger of Coudert Brothers LLP
This article will analyze the role of information costs, lifecycle costs, switching costs, and lock-in in the context of market power determinations under the antitrust laws.
Biting the Hand that Feeds: Can Telecommunications Competitors and Consumers Bring Antitrust Claims Based on Incumbents' Non-antitrust Duties?
Robert Pambianco*
The telecom mess has gotten messier. Thanks to the ingenious efforts of enterprising class action lawyers, a split has emerged among three federal courts of appeals, further complicating the legal swamp created by the 1996 Telecommunications Act.
Update: Lead Paint Litigation In New York
Richard A. Fogel of McMillan, Rather, Bennett & Rigano, P.C.
This newsletter provides an update, as of July 3, 1996, on our continuing coverage of lead paint litigation.
Differing Perspectives on Kodak
Ronald S. Katz of Coudert Brothers LLP
Since the Supreme Court's opinion in Eastman Kodak Co. v. Image Technical Services, Inc., 112 S. Ct. 2072 came down, critics and practicing attorneys in the antitrust field have differed greatly on the impact and importance of the Kodak ruling.