Antitrust

Lead counsel in a multi-defendant class action defending a poultry processor against a putative nationwide class of broiler growers bringing claims under antitrust laws and the Packers and Stockyards Act alleging suppression of broiler grower compensation by the industry through information sharing and/or no-poach or non-solicitation agreements.

Lead counsel in a multi-defendant class action defending a poultry processor against a putative nationwide class of hourly and salaried poultry workers bringing claims under antitrust laws alleging suppression of plant worker compensation and/or benefits by the industry through information sharing, serving as liaison counsel for a large group of defendants.

Lead counsel for defendant in a multi-defendant class action alleging collusive practices in the pricing of multi-family apartments through information sharing.

Defendants' liaison counsel in a major multi-district antitrust matter, In re: Autobody Shop Antitrust Legislation (M.D. Fla.), involving allegations by auto body shops of collusion by insurers to cap rates and reimbursements at artificially low levels and boycott non-compliant shops.

Successfully represented a major hospital system in seeking state action antitrust immunity under state laws (Certificate of Public Advantage) for a major merger.

Served as national counsel for a major pharmaceutical company in complex multi-defendant price-fixing and Robinson-Patman price discrimination, multi-district litigation class actions, and related consumer class actions in federal and state courts.

Represented a transportation company in a major multi-district class action litigation alleging price-fixing of fuel surcharges and served on defendants' case management committee.

Successfully defended client in an FTC preliminary injunction action seeking to enjoin major acquisition (three-day expedited federal court trial) and FTC administrative trials involving predatory pricing, monopolization, price discrimination, and merger issues.

Represented a defendant distributor in a multi-defendant dealer termination case alleging group boycott, monopolization, Robinson-Patman price discrimination, and violations of state law. Monopolization claims dismissed and summary judgment on Section 1 claims.

Served as coordinating counsel in a major Department of Justice benchmarking/information sharing investigation involving trade associations and member companies.

Represented hospitals in major FTC investigations of consummated mergers involving substantial document production, depositions, submission of numerous white papers, and presentations to staff by economic and industry experts, executives, and attorneys.

Substantial experience in Hart-Scott-Rodino filings, agency follow-up inquiries, second requests, and merger investigations.

Represented a sports equipment manufacturer in a Department of Justice investigation relating to the termination of antitrust decrees.

Represented clients in investigations and consents involving the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission.