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"Improper” Listing of Patents in the FDA’s Orange Book

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As we previously discussed, on November 7, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) sent warning letters to certain drug manufacturers regarding their purportedly improper listings of device patents in the Food and Drug...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Insights – June 2024

Explore the unique considerations for mergers and acquisitions in the AI sector, the return of IPOs, the implications of new Supreme Court decisions and other developments in this edition of Skadden’s quarterly Insights....more

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New U.K. digital markets regime

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The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 will introduce groundbreaking new rules to regulate digital markets in the U.K. It aims to boost competition by controlling the conduct of the largest digital firms,...more

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The Emerging Legal and Regulatory Risks of Loyalty Programs

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As part of our commitment to keeping you informed of new regulatory developments and their potential implications, we have highlighted recent statements by federal officials concerning loyalty programs, such as those...more

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In Wake of Healthcare System Cyberattack, 22 State Attorneys General Call for Further Action of Data Privacy

On April 25, 2024, the attorneys general of 22 states issued a letter encouraging UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, to take additional steps to respond to a massively disruptive cyberattack. The broad,...more

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The new Italian Annual Market and Competition Law

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The Italian Annual Market and Competition Law (Law n. 214/2023, the Law) came into effect on 31 December 2023. The Law aims to foster competition as a driver for efficiency and economic growth, in line with the Italian...more

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Tennessee-Led Coalition of 22 State AGs Sends Warning Letter to Financial Service Providers Committed to “Net-Zero” Emissions

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On September 13, Tennessee Attorney General (AG) Jonathan Skrmetti sent a letter to members of the Net Zero Financial Service Providers Alliance (NZFSPA) warning that their commitment to support “global net zero greenhouse...more

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The DMA and the DMCC: A Side by Side Analysis

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The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (“DMCC”) introduces a framework to govern ‘big tech’ in the UK, similar in aim to the EU’s Digital Markets Act (“DMA”). The bill is currently at report stage in the House of...more

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The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill - important changes to the UK's existing competition law

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As we reported previously, on 25 April this year the UK Government introduced the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (“DMCC Bill”). Many of the headlines about the DMCC Bill have understandably related to the new...more

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UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill: Increased Oversight Especially for Digital Companies

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On 25 April 2023, the UK government published the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (“Bill”). Before the Bill becomes law, both Houses of Parliament will need to approve it and amendments are likely....more

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The Senate Refuses to Let Live Nation Shake It Off

On January 24, 2023, the Senate Judiciary Committee grilled a top executive from Live Nation, Ticketmaster’s parent company, following Ticketmaster’s very public disaster last month when it was unable to process orders for...more

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Competition Bureau Publishes Updated Information Bulletin on Transparency

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On October 25, 2022, the Competition Bureau published its new Information Bulletin on Transparency, which explains the approach the Bureau will take when communicating with different groups of people during its...more

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State Attorneys General Lay Out Consumer Protection Priorities for 2022

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For the first time in two years, State Attorneys General and their key consumer protection staff have gathered in Washington D.C. to attend the National Association of Attorneys General Fall Consumer Protection conference. ...more

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Price Gouging Weekly Round Up - July 2020 #4

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Price gouging enforcement and litigation is front and center for company counsel and business managers nationwide. Our weekly round up highlights some of the most relevant news and information to our clients and friends. ...more

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State Attorney Activism and Enforcement Trends

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State attorneys general continue to become more influential as they drive legal innovation and policy change at the state and federal levels. This article discusses trends in AG activity, enforcement priorities, the impact of...more

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Doing Business – Consumer Sector

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Entering a new market can be a game changer for businesses in the consumer industry, but it can come with some significant legal risks. Consumer protection laws, supply chain issues, product regulation, data privacy issues,...more

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“THAT'S NOT FAIR!” How Soto v. Bushmaster Changed the Interpretation of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act to Permit...

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Next year marks 47 years of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, or “CUTPA,” codified at Connecticut General Statutes §42-110a, et seq., and originally passed in 1973. They have been an eventful 47 years indeed. ...more

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Exploring the contrasting views about antitrust and big data in the U.S. and EU

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Are some tech companies using their cache of big data to crush competition? U.S. regulators don’t think so. At the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Technology Policy Institute Conference in August 2018, Deputy Assistant...more

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