There have been reports that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is leveraging the long-dormant Robinson-Patman Act as a basis for civil investigations into potential price discrimination by distributors in the alcoholic and...more
11/6/2023
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Beverage Manufacturers ,
Civil Investigation Demand ,
Compliance ,
Distributors ,
Enforcement ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Government Investigations ,
Manufacturers ,
Price Discrimination ,
Robinson-Patman Act ,
Wine & Alcohol
Through recent motions filed in district court and a policy memo issued last year, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has signaled that it has its sights on instant messages and personal devices as potential sources for...more
3/15/2023
/ Antitrust Investigations ,
Compliance ,
Criminal Investigations ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Discovery ,
Electronic Devices ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure ,
Google ,
Instant Messaging Apps ,
Text Messages