Brunswick revisited: antitrust injury in a competitor’s merger challenge *

USA - May 31 2012
In fall 2011, antitrust plaintiffs were put on notice that the requirement of antitrust injury was alive and well and might be applied rigorously in competitor suits.

Co-authors: Adam L. Hudes.

New US FTC consent decree underscores risks of exclusive arrangements for companies with large market shares *

USA - November 29 2011
The US Federal Trade Commission recently issued a consent decree that brings into focus the risks of requiring exclusivity.

Co-authors: John Roberti, Gerry P. O’Brien, Richard M. Steuer, Dr. Jens Peter Schmidt .

Courts in California divide over whether false advertising lawsuits can be dismissed at the pleading stage *

USA - June 1 2011
Two courts in California issued decisions on May 26, 2011, on the legal sufficiency of complaints alleging false and deceptive advertising.

Co-authors: Michael L. Resch , Kevin S. Ranlett, Dale J. Giali, Archis A. Parasharami.

Federal court dismisses some but not all claims in false-advertising class action against maker of guacamole dip *

USA - April 20 2011
A federal district court in California has dismissed some but not all of the claims in a class action against a food manufacturer alleging that the labeling on guacamole and bean dip is deceptive in violation of California consumer protection laws.

Co-authors: Michael L. Resch , Kevin S. Ranlett, Dale J. Giali, Archis A. Parasharami.