Antitrust

Analysis of competition law, monopoly power, market concentration, and the legal disputes shaping modern markets.

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.

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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

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Illustration of four business professionals examining a large digital platform interface with connected app, cloud, privacy, analytics, and marketplace icons, representing regulatory scrutiny of tech platforms and data ecosystems.

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.

5 days ago5 min read

Horizontal editorial-style illustration symbolizing monopoly power and antitrust enforcement, featuring a wealthy monopolist with a money bag and cigar towering over chained businesses and stacked coins, while officials with large bolt cutters move to break the chains in a city-and-courthouse backdrop.

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.

5 days ago4 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.

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How Section 2 Works

A beginner's guide to the Sherman Act’s most famous provision regarding monopolization efforts.

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How Digital Market Power Is Evaluated

How regulators assess the unique competitive dynamics of tech platforms and data ecosystems.

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

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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.

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Automated Price-Fixing Algorithms and Antitrust Law: A Schematic Analysis

4 days ago7 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.

5 days ago5 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.

5 days ago4 min read

Warm, editorial-style legal image featuring a wooden gavel resting on a desk with legal papers, brass scales of justice, stacked law books, and a courtroom backdrop, representing antitrust law, patent-related issues, and federal enforcement.

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.

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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.

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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. The Rise of Class Action Lawsuits Class action la

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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

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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

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The State of Antitrust: Global Tech Giants and the New Regulatory Shift

Latest in Antitrust

Automated Price-Fixing Algorithms and Antitrust Law: A Schematic Analysis

How Regulators Assess the Competitive Dynamics of Tech Platforms and Data Ecosystems

When Does Market Dominance Become Antitrust Liability?

How It Works

How Antitrust Works

How Monopoly Power Works

How Section 2 Works

How Digital Market Power Is Evaluated

The Architectural Shifts in IP Law Necessitated by Machine Learning Scale

The Face of the Future: A Deep Dive into Facial Recognition Regulations and Emerging Class-Action Litigation Strategies

Automated Price-Fixing Algorithms and Antitrust Law: A Schematic Analysis

How Regulators Assess the Competitive Dynamics of Tech Platforms and Data Ecosystems

When Does Market Dominance Become Antitrust Liability?

Understanding the Sherman Act, Treble Damages, and ACPERA

AI Antitrust Rulings in 2024

Litigation Trends Shaping Business Regulations Today

Navigating Antitrust Laws in the Digital Age

Impact of AI on Intellectual Property Rights