This CLE course will analyze the potential antitrust ramifications of joint ventures (JVs) and other collaborations between competitors and how to balance the pro-competitive efficiencies against the anticompetitive effects of a proposed JV. The panel will also discuss recent cases, including NCAA v... Read More

This CLE course will analyze the Merger Remedies Manual recently released by the Department of Justice (DOJ)'s Antitrust Division, as well as recent experience from merging parties seeking to address the federal agencies' concerns through a remedy, and how it might impact companies' strategy when lo... Read More

This CLE course will guide antitrust practitioners on the potential liability risks competitors face when sharing information related to a joint venture or when considering a merger. The panel will offer insights and guidance from recent court rulings and government enforcement actions. Read More

This CLE course will prepare counsel representing trade associations and their members to minimize the risks of antitrust liability for activities and agreements impacting pricing or competition. The panel will review the relevant statutes and recent case law applicable to trade associations and out... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to antitrust practitioners on the potential liability risks competitors face when sharing information related to a joint venture or when considering a merger. The panel will offer insights and guidance from recent court rulings and government enforcement actions... Read More

This CLE course will prepare antitrust counsel and deal attorneys to withstand the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice's (DOJ) heightened focus on challenging mergers and acquisitions. The panel will offer their perspectives, experiences and practiced strategies for identifying... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance for antitrust practitioners on avoiding bid rigging allegations and violations in joint bidding arrangements for commercial contracts or proposals. The panelists will offer their insights and best practices for evaluating and minimizing antitrust risks in negoti... Read More

This CLE course will examine the government's heightened antitrust scrutiny of non-Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) reportable transactions. The panel will explain proactive steps antitrust counsel should take throughout the merger transaction to assess and respond to antitrust risks and gain merger clearanc... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel in assessing and allocating antitrust risks in merger agreements. The panel will examine commonly negotiated antitrust risk-shifting provisions and explain the legal implications of including risk-shifting provisions in the merger agreement when dealing with the an... Read More

This CLE course will examine the latest developments in the enforcement and application of Canadian advertising laws, including a review of the new Canadian Anti-Spam Law (CASL) that goes into effect July 1, 2014. The panel will discuss best practices for U.S. and Canadian advertisers and marketers... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel in conducting pre-closing antitrust reviews in multijurisdictional mergers. The panel will explain the complexities of the cross-border merger review process, review the growing use of antitrust cooperation arrangements between foreign competition authorities, and... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel on best practices to minimize the risks of antitrust liability with association-sponsored market research programs such as information exchanges and surveys. The panel will outline clear antitrust compliance considerations and measures when implementing market rese... Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel with a review of current evaluation of mergers at antitrust enforcement agencies, focusing on how the merger guidelines are working in the real world and lessons from recent enforcement actions. Read More

This CLE course will examine the antitrust risks involved in non-HSR reportable transactions and the increased agency scrutiny. The panel will discuss early risk assessment and options for merger clearance and will offer strategies for reducing the likelihood of government investigations. Read More

This CLE course will provide antitrust counsel with a review of recent government scrutiny amidst an unprecedented wave of hospital mergers. The panel will analyze regulator investigation trends and official antitrust guidance and outline best practices to prepare counsel to structure deals for the... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to antitrust counsel on the role of market definition in merger review as well as agency and court treatment. The panel will offer best practices for addressing market definition in merger review and suits. Read More