Sentences with phrase «federal antitrust laws»

An administrative law judge has considered whether a REALTOR ® multiple listing service violated federal antitrust law through its policies regarding the treatment of exclusive agency listings.

The insurance industry is subject to state antitrust laws but has a limited exemption from federal antitrust laws.

NRF has argued before Congress and in court that the practice is a violation of federal antitrust law the same as if retailers were to collude on the price of specific pieces of merchandise.

In the plea deal with the U.S. Department of Justice, NEC Business Network Solutions Inc. — an Irving, Texas - based subsidiary of NEC America Inc. — also accepted responsibility for violating federal antitrust laws by allocating contracts to avert competition and rigging...

OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters)- Former Chesapeake Energy Chief Executive Aubrey McClendon, a brash risk - taker who helped transform the U.S. energy industry with shale gas, died when his car slammed into an overpass on Wednesday, one day after being charged with breaking federal antitrust laws, police said.

Apple violated federal antitrust law in a conspiracy with five book publishers to fix ebook prices,...

Lawyer Phyllis E. Brown, who represents one teacher in Ohio and one teacher in Louisiana, said she believes it is the first lawsuit against the ets that cites federal antitrust laws.

In a highly controversial decision that led to backlash by certain states, the Supreme Court lifted the per se veil from these controversial vertical agreements and declared that, at least as far as federal antitrust law is concerned, courts should analyze resale price maintenance under the rule of reason.

Regional MLS Sandicor and its member associations didn't violate federal antitrust laws when 11 MLSs in San Diego County agreed in the early 1990s to consolidate their listing services into one company.

They are investigating whether Apple and the publishers acted together to raise prices across the industry, in essence, price fixing which is a violation of federal antitrust laws.

He is suing the NCAA — which relied heavily on the Freeh report in its punishment of Penn State — under federal antitrust laws, claiming that the organization had no business sanctioning the school for failing to stop a retired coach from abusing children.

This summer, the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Apple violated federal antitrust law by conspiring to fix the price of ebooks.

The U.S. Justice Department filed papers last month, saying the original agreement «raises significant legal concerns» and was likely to conclude that it breaks federal antitrust law.

Apple violated federal antitrust law in a conspiracy with five book publishers to fix ebook prices, according to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Specifically, Defendants made false and / or misleading statements and / or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company conspired with other dental supply companies to violate federal antitrust laws; (ii) discovery of the foregoing conduct would subject the Company to heightened regulatory scrutiny and potential criminal sanctions; and (iii) that as a result of the foregoing, Henry Schein's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

«In concluding that Aetna's acquisition of Humana would violate federal antitrust laws, the court has protected consumers and the competition on which they rely.

TreeHouse Foods Inc. along with its wholly owned subsidiaries Bay Valley Foods LLC and Sturm Foods Inc. filed a lawsuit against Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (GMCR) and Keurig Inc., accusing them of violating federal antitrust laws to maintain a monopoly over the single - serve brewer cup market.

It would also likely run afoul of federal antitrust law.

The conspiracy «unreasonably restrained trade» in violation of the Sherman Act, the federal antitrust law, the judge wrote.

According to a complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), it's also a violation of federal antitrust laws.

The complainant, retired Department of Justice antitrust lawyer Michael Hirrel, believes the utilities» abuse of their legitimate monopoly power violates federal antitrust laws, and he is urging the FTC to investigate.

Christian & Small antitrust and unfair competition attorneys are well - versed in the triumvirate of federal antitrust laws — the Sherman Antitrust Act, the Clayton Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act — and the state laws that mirror them.

Her experience includes defending clients in consumer class actions and representing clients in a broad spectrum of business disputes, including breach of contract, fraud, unfair competition law violations under Section 17200, privacy rights, false advertising, breach of fiduciary duties, and violations of state and federal antitrust law.

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including AGL shareholder approval, state utility regulatory agency review and approval, and notification, clearance, and reporting requirements under the federal antitrust laws.

In June 2015, Weil persuaded a Tennessee federal court to dismiss with prejudice a putative nationwide class action (Marshall) brought by NCAA Division I student - athletes alleging that CBS, other networks, college athletic conferences, and licensors, profited from the broadcast and use of student - athletes» names, images, and likenesses without permission, violating Tennessee's right of publicity statute and federal antitrust laws.

Over a hundred years ago, the Supreme Court in a case called Dr. Miles declared that this type of vertical price fixing is per se illegal under the federal antitrust laws.

The FTC's administrative complaint proclaims that the merger would violate federal antitrust laws by «significantly reducing competition nationwide in the market for «consumable» office supplies sold to large business customers for their own use.»

For more than a century, federal antitrust laws have existed as a way to promote competition and prevent monopolies in business.

COMPLAINT: Military Services charged that Realty Consultants violated federal antitrust laws and Virginia conspiracy statutes by conspiring to deprive Military Services of its highly trained key employees.

Military Services Realty, Tidewater, Va., claims Realty Consultants violated state and federal antitrust laws, misappropriated trade secrets, and engaged in unfair competition.

Supreme Court of the United States affirms lower court rulings that found a dental licensing board violated federal antitrust laws and was not immune from antitrust scrutiny because the board was not sufficiently supervised by the state.

In Thompson v. DeKalb Board of REALTORS ®, the 11th Circuit addressed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the defendant Board and MLS, dismissing plaintiffs» claim that the Federal antitrust laws are violated by the requirement that brokers be REALTORS ® to gain access to the Board's MLS.

While association membership is tied to MLS access, the court determined that this arrangement was a reasonable requirement for the association and did not violate the federal antitrust laws.

Holland Realty, Inc. («Brokerage») was one of four real estate brokerage firms named in a class action brought by purchasers alleging violations of the federal antitrust laws for an illegal tying arrangement.

The DOJ alleged that both the VOW policy and the ILD policy violated the federal antitrust laws.

In an important ruling for REALTOR ® Associations, a California federal district court has ruled that a multiple listing service («MLS») and its member associations did not violate federal antitrust laws.

NAR argued that it was inappropriate for the court to review the policy because there was no relief for the court to order even if it found that the VOW policy had violated federal antitrust law, as NAR had already voluntarily rescinded the policy.

Supreme Court of the United States affirms lower court rulings that found a dental licensing board violated federal antitrust laws and was...

To be sure, nonprofit professional associations still would be subject to federal antitrust laws (e.g. the Sherman and Clayton Acts) enforced in federal court by the Department of Justice, the states and private parties, but the burden of also being subject to FTC investigation and litigation would be eliminated.

Help - U-Sell of Adams County, Ill., had charged the association with conspiring to fix prices, control markets, and force Help - U-Sell out of business in violation of federal antitrust law.