The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “Commission”) has recently taken bold measures to reshape the Commission’s enforcement priorities for review of mergers and acquisitions. The FTC shares jurisdiction over such reviews with the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”). Accordingly, new policies have historically been adopted jointly by the FTC and DOJ. Several recent actions of the FTC, however, have been undertaken unilaterally in a stark
Read More The FTC’s Recent Unilateral Changes in Its Merger Policies Creates Both Uncertainty and Increased Risk
Remembering a Blissful Summer for SEP Owners
“From key court decisions in the United States and Europe to positive policy developments, write Joseph Casino, Benjamin Diessel and Michael Kasdan of Wiggin and Dana, the global SEP community has had much to celebrate this year.”
Partners Joseph Casino, Benjamin Diessel and Michael Kasdan have co-authored an article for IAM titled, “Remembering a Blissful Summer for SEP Owners.”
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Read More Remembering a Blissful Summer for SEP OwnersAttorneys Robert M. Langer, Benjamin H. Diessel and Timothy Cowan’s Published By The National Law Review
Wiggin and Dana attorneys Robert M. Langer, Benjamin H. Diessel and Timothy Cowan’s advisory titled, “100 Million Dollar Criminal Antitrust Penalty Paid By Florida Oncology Practice” has been published by The National Law Review.
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Read More Attorneys Robert M. Langer, Benjamin H. Diessel and Timothy Cowan’s Published By The National Law Review100 Million Dollar Criminal Antitrust Penalty Paid By Florida Oncology Practice
On April 30, 2020, the US Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) announced that it had settled a criminal antitrust case against a group of physicians that has resulted in the payment of a $100 million penalty. Medical providers, take notice.
This action by the DOJ was brought against the Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS), an oncology group headquartered in Fort Myers
Read More 100 Million Dollar Criminal Antitrust Penalty Paid By Florida Oncology PracticeRecent Developments in Intellectual Property Law
Wiggin and Dana is pleased to present its Intellectual Property Practice Group’s latest newsletter: “Recent Developments in IP Law.” This newsletter takes a look back at some of the biggest developments in intellectual property law in 2019, as well as a look forward at what we can expect for 2020.
To read the newsletter, please click the PDF link at the bottom of the page.
Read More Recent Developments in Intellectual Property LawImportant New Guidance — How an Effective Antitrust Compliance Program Could Prevent Criminal Charges Against Your Company
On July 11, 2019, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice published an advisory concerning corporate compliance programs and announced a new approach to criminal charging decisions against companies.[i] Specifically, the advisory states that consideration of a company’s antitrust compliance program can serve as a critical factor in deciding whether to pursue criminal charges against a company. In other words, the
Read More Important New Guidance — How an Effective Antitrust Compliance Program Could Prevent Criminal Charges Against Your CompanyWhy Correctly Understanding Antitrust Risk is Crucial to Properly Addressing Brand Dilution in the E-Commerce Age
The National Law Review has published a recent article titled, Why Correctly Understanding Antitrust Risk is Crucial to Properly Addressing Brand Dilution in the E-Commerce Age, which was authored by Wiggin and Dana Partner, Benjamin Diessel and Associate, Timothy Cowan.
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