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Antitrust
Analysis of competition law, monopoly power, market concentration, and the legal disputes shaping modern markets.
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The State of Antitrust: Global Tech Giants and the New Regulatory Shift
A deep dive into the latest legal maneuvers by global antitrust authorities, exploring the long-term implications for market competition and digital innovation.
Latest in Antitrust
Automated Price-Fixing Algorithms and Antitrust Law: A Schematic Analysis
Automated pricing tools do not sit outside antitrust law. Regulators and courts are increasingly treating them as a modern mechanism through which familiar antitrust harms may occur: horizontal price-fixing, hub-and-spoke coordination, information-sharing conspiracies, monopolization through control of pricing infrastructure, and algorithm-enabled restraints in two-sided or data-intensive markets. DOJ has expressly stated that “using software as the sharing mechanism does no
Mar 317 min read
How Regulators Assess the Competitive Dynamics of Tech Platforms and Data Ecosystems
An accessible analysis of how regulators evaluate tech platforms and data ecosystems, including market definition, data advantages, lock-in, interoperability, privacy, and digital market power.
Mar 305 min read
When Does Market Dominance Become Antitrust Liability?
An accessible look at when a company’s market dominance crosses into antitrust liability, focusing on monopoly power, durability, and exclusionary conduct under federal antitrust law.
Mar 304 min read
How It Works
How Antitrust Works
A basic overview of competition laws designed to protect consumers from predatory business practices.
How Monopoly Power Works
Understanding when a company’s market dominance becomes a legal liability under antitrust statutes.
How Section 2 Works
A beginner's guide to the Sherman Act’s most famous provision regarding monopolization efforts.
How Digital Market Power Is Evaluated
How regulators assess the unique competitive dynamics of tech platforms and data ecosystems.
Website Scraping Legal Risk Checklist for Businesses
A practical legal checklist for businesses assessing the risks of website scraping, including terms of use, unauthorized access, privacy concerns, intellectual property issues, and potential litigation exposure.
Apr 233 min read
AI Trademark Confusion Checklist for Attorneys Evaluating Infringement Under the Lanham Act
A practical checklist for attorneys evaluating trademark infringement and likelihood of confusion under the Lanham Act in AI-related disputes, including brand use, consumer perception, and emerging enforcement risks.
Apr 234 min read
The Architectural Shifts in IP Law Necessitated by Machine Learning Scale
As generative AI models require exceptionally massive datasets, often scraped directly from the Internet, to train their algorithms, the sheer scale of this extraction is fundamentally fracturing traditional intellectual property (IP) architectures. The rapid advancement of these systems has forced courts and policymakers to reconsider the boundaries of data ownership, fair use, and competition in an era where data is simultaneously a raw commodity and a highly valuable asset
Mar 313 min read
The Face of the Future: A Deep Dive into Facial Recognition Regulations and Emerging Class-Action Litigation Strategies
Explore how facial recognition and biometric data are reshaping privacy law, as permanent identifiers drive new regulatory scrutiny and emerging class-action litigation strategies.
Mar 314 min read
Automated Price-Fixing Algorithms and Antitrust Law: A Schematic Analysis
Automated pricing tools do not sit outside antitrust law. Regulators and courts are increasingly treating them as a modern mechanism through which familiar antitrust harms may occur: horizontal price-fixing, hub-and-spoke coordination, information-sharing conspiracies, monopolization through control of pricing infrastructure, and algorithm-enabled restraints in two-sided or data-intensive markets. DOJ has expressly stated that “using software as the sharing mechanism does no
Mar 317 min read
How Regulators Assess the Competitive Dynamics of Tech Platforms and Data Ecosystems
An accessible analysis of how regulators evaluate tech platforms and data ecosystems, including market definition, data advantages, lock-in, interoperability, privacy, and digital market power.
Mar 305 min read
When Does Market Dominance Become Antitrust Liability?
An accessible look at when a company’s market dominance crosses into antitrust liability, focusing on monopoly power, durability, and exclusionary conduct under federal antitrust law.
Mar 304 min read
Understanding the Sherman Act, Treble Damages, and ACPERA
An accessible overview of the Sherman Act, § 4 of the Clayton Act, and ACPERA, explaining how federal antitrust law addresses restraints on trade, monopolization, treble damages, fraudulently procured patents, and single-damages limitations for qualifying leniency applicants.
Mar 304 min read
AI Antitrust Rulings in 2024
Explore key AI antitrust rulings in 2024, including how courts addressed algorithmic pricing, market power, competition, and emerging digital-era antitrust claims.
Mar 303 min read
Litigation Trends Shaping Business Regulations Today
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, litigation trends are increasingly influencing regulations that govern various industries. As companies navigate the complexities of compliance, understanding these trends is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. This blog post explores the key litigation trends shaping business regulations, providing insights and practical examples to help organizations adapt and thrive. Eye-level view of a courtroom with empty benches
Mar 304 min read
Navigating Antitrust Laws in the Digital Age
In an era where technology evolves at lightning speed, the landscape of antitrust laws is undergoing significant changes. As digital platforms dominate the market, understanding these laws becomes crucial for businesses and consumers alike. This blog post will explore the complexities of antitrust laws in the digital age, highlighting key concepts, notable cases, and practical implications for stakeholders. Eye-level view of a modern city skyline with digital billboards Under
Mar 304 min read
Impact of AI on Intellectual Property Rights
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed various sectors, from healthcare to finance, but one area that is often overlooked is intellectual property (IP) rights. As AI technologies evolve, they challenge traditional notions of ownership, creativity, and legal protection. This blog post explores the profound impact of AI on intellectual property rights, examining the challenges and opportunities that arise in this rapidly changing landscape. Eye-level view of a
Mar 304 min read
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