The "Birkin" name is well known around the world – it is synonymous with exclusivity and high-end luxury. From storylines in "Sex and the City" and "Gilmore Girls" to mentions in lyrics from the likes of Jay-Z and Beyoncé,...more
3/25/2024
/ Antitrust Violations ,
Cartwright Act ,
Class Action ,
Distributors ,
Fashion Branding ,
Fashion Design ,
Fashion Industry ,
Monopolization ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Sherman Act ,
Unfair Competition Law (UCL) ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Sept. 27, 2023, granted summary judgment against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in its challenge to the acquisition of three hospitals in Louisiana pursuant...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been active in challenging hospital combinations. In June 2022, the FTC filed complaints to block two hospital transactions. Within weeks of the FTC's actions, both transactions were...more
5/31/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Antitrust Violations ,
Competition ,
Corporate Practice of Medicine ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Hospitals ,
Information Sharing ,
Interlocking Directorate ,
Joint Venture ,
Mergers ,
Section 5 ,
Sherman Act ,
The Clayton Act