Antitrust Pitfalls in Internet Distribution
Minimizing Antitrust Risks in Manufacturer-Retailer E-Commerce Competition
Recording of a 90-minute CLE teleconference with Q&A
Conducted on Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Recorded event now available
This seminar will examine antitrust concerns for retailers, distributors and manufacturers with regard to Internet distribution with direct to consumer e-commerce sales. The seminar will review best practices to identify the potential for antitrust abuse and to avoid or minimize antitrust violations and liability.
Description
Internet sales and distribution are playing a larger role in manufacturers' and distributors' marketing plans. The antitrust risks that arise in electronic commerce present unique challenges. Meanwhile, government antitrust authorities are increasing scrutiny on manufacturers engaged in e-commerce.
Manufacturers with Internet distribution are emerging as dominant players in some markets. They, along with retailers and other distributors, must understand the e-commerce antitrust risks related to location, customer restraint and minimized advertised price (MAP) programs.
As manufacturers, distributors, retailers and their counsel navigate the nuances of distribution and sales on the Internet, they must understand the application of traditional antitrust analysis to competitive issues in electronic commerce.
Listen as our authoritative panel of antitrust attorneys examines key antitrust issues that arise when manufacturers utilize e-commerce channels for sales. The panel will discuss what companies and their counsel can do to minimize antitrust liability in Internet distribution.
Outline
- Antitrust issues in Internet distribution
- Vertical restraints
- Horizontal restraints
- Gray market and other unauthorized seller issues
- Treatment of the Internet
- Location
- Method of distribution
- Best practices to minimize antitrust liability in electronic commerce
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key questions:
- What antitrust concerns must manufacturers and retailers address when distributing products on the Internet?
- How is traditional antitrust analysis being applied to competitive issues in e-commerce and Internet distribution?
- What steps can companies take to minimize legal exposure stemming from Internet distribution?
Faculty
Lynda K. Marshall,
Partner
Hogan & Hartson, Washington, D.C.
She focuses on antitrust and trade regulation issues, counseling clients on matters including distribution issues, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, trade association matters, and compliance. She has coordinated worldwide regulatory approvals for multinational corporations involved in mergers and acquisitions, as well as advised clients on potential antitrust risks with such transactions.
Robert M. Lindquist,
Vice-President, Associate General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Ingram Micro Inc., Santa Ana, Calif.
He is responsible for legal and ethical compliance for Ingram Micro worldwide acting regional counsel for North America. Prior to join Ingram Micro, he was Assistant Group Counsel for TRW Inc. and before then was in private practice.
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Customer Reviews
The seminar provided great examples to correspond with the subject matter.
Susan Gray
Hanesbrands Inc. - Law Dept.
The real case examples and case citations were very helpful.
Tyler Wilkinson
Axley Brynelson, LLP
The presentation was not too long, but included a great deal of information. The speakers kept to their times and provided an opportunity for questions at the end.
Amy E. McShane
Phillips Lytle LLP
The speakers had excellent slides which made their points clear. Also, they talked about their experiences with clients, not just the theory, but the actual practice.
Dianne Pallmerine
The program contained good information based on solid experience.
Edward M. Dunham, Jr.
Kleinbard Bell & Brecker LLP
Antitrust Law Advisory Board
Partner
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
Partner
Fenwick & West
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
Partner
Foley & Lardner
Partner
Mayer Brown
Shareholder
Briggs and Morgan
Partner
Hogan Lovells
Partner
Jones Day
Partner
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
Partner
Kaye Scholer
Partner
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher
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