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Arindam Kar (He/Him)Jan 18, 2023

Is government #antitrust #enforcement of a nearly 90 year-old law back? If it is, manufacturers/suppliers need to be mindful of their channel #pricing policies. More on this in our #polsinelli update. #pricediscrimination #robinsonpatman
https://www.polsinelli.com/publications/whats-old-is-new-again-reviving-fairness-with-renewed-ftc-price-discrimination-enforcement-and-what-that-means-for-companies

Polsinelli

Arindam Kar (He/Him)Jan 11, 2023

Clients are understandably trying to get a handle on the potential impact of the #FTC's new proposed rule banning employer #noncompete clauses. In addition to working with my #Polsinelli #L&E colleagues on strategic ways to address this potential risk (see the blog that I posted last week), also hearing from clients asking as to how they can convey their positions regarding the new proposed rule. If you are interested in commenting on the proposed rule, the time is now.

https://www.polsinelli.com/publications/the-time-is-now-comment-period-open-for-the-federal-trade-commissions-new-proposed-rule-banning-employer-non-compete-clauses

Polsinelli

Arindam Kar (He/Him)Jan 11, 2023

The #FTC had indicated that it was going to re-embrace #pricediscrimination claims under the Robinson Patman Act as part of its ever expanding #antitrust #enforcement regime. Well, folks, here it is. More to come from the #Polsinelli team. https://politi.co/3GtmO5A

Pepsi, Coke soda pricing targeted in new federal probe

The FTC probe comes as the agency looks to dust off a decades old, but long dormant price-discrimination law.

POLITICO

Arindam Kar (He/Him)Jan 9, 2023

"At this stage, the F.T.C.’s proposed rule is just that — a proposal. The public is invited to weigh in during the open commenting period. Hearing from a broad range of voices — including entrepreneurs, employers and workers who have been subject to noncompetes — will help ensure that our efforts are based in reality, not abstract theories." #antitrust #enforcement #noncompetes #Polsinelli

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/09/opinion/linakhan-ftc-noncompete.html?smid=tw-share

Opinion | FTC Chair Lina Khan on the Problems with Noncompetes

The chairwoman of the F.T.C. argues in favor of a proposal to eliminate noncompete clauses from employee contracts.

Arindam Kar (He/Him)Jan 9, 2023

Another day, another interesting #antitrust development with this MOU on #RightToRepair #FTCAct #unfairanddeceptivepractices https://www.wsj.com/articles/deere-to-allow-farmers-to-repair-their-own-equipment-11673228580

Deere to Allow Farmers to Repair Their Own Equipment

Agreement aims to ensure farmers, independent repair shops can fix increasingly high-tech tractors

WSJ

Arindam Kar (He/Him)Jan 9, 2023

Interesting piece by Mark Poe, who was on a great panel at last year's ABA Antitrust Section Spring Meeting. With the FTC's renewed vigor and emphasis in #enforcement (FTC Act and beyond), is the Robinson-Patman Act next? #antitrust #pricediscrimination #Polsinelli
https://www.thesling.org/as-the-ftc-hints-at-renewed-enforcement-of-therobinson-patman-act-the-usual-dull-knives-come-out/

As the FTC Hints at Renewed Enforcement of theRobinson-Patman Act, the Usual (Dull) Knives Come Out - The Sling

Over the last year, three of the four current FTC Commissioners (one seat is vacant) have indicated an interest in renewed enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act as a potential means of policing anticompetitive conduct. The most robust support has been voiced by Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya, who delivered a speech on the subject on September 22,... Read More

The Sling

Arindam Kar (He/Him)Jan 4, 2023

The cost for #mergersandacquisitions will be going up for many companies in 2023; The #polsinelli #antitrust team outlines the changes to Hart-Scott-Rodino filing fees as part of the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act.
https://www.polsinelli.com/publications/new-federal-laws-will-yield-big-increases-in-hsr-filing-fees-for-large-ma-transactions-while-adding-foreign-subsidy-disclosure-obligations

Polsinelli

Arindam Kar (He/Him)Jan 3, 2023

The takeaway: the #antitrust agencies get along well and have an aligned strategy in #enforcement of the #law. #Polsinelli https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-23-105790

Antitrust: DOJ and FTC Jurisdictions Overlap, but Conflicts are Infrequent

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) both enforce federal antitrust laws, which are meant to promote free and fair...

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Arindam Kar (He/Him)Dec 29, 2022

@CesWhite I will have my girls (6 & 9) watch and report back.

Arindam Kar (He/Him)Dec 13, 2022

The process remains far slower than what we would like, but there is movement & hope to have everyone here soon. The biggest news? Signs of #secondarymigration to #STL. Just like w/ the Bosnian population surge in the 90s, we are starting to have #Afghans inquire about & move to the #StLouis region from other parts of the U.S. because of our #welcoming efforts. To borrow a movie quote from my Iowa roots, "if you build it, [they] will come." https://news.stlpublicradio.org/culture-history/2022-12-12/nearly-300-afghan-refugees-from-albania-will-arrive-in-st-louis-in-a-few-months

Nearly 300 Afghan refugees from Albania will arrive in St. Louis in a few months

In the coming months, the International Institute of St. Louis plans to welcome Afghan refugees from Albania, where they have been for months. Institute officials say they will be more prepared for the latest arrivals.

STLPR