Competition law

DOJ Antitrust Division Veteran Jumps to Antitrust Boutique Bona Law

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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A U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and BigLaw veteran recently joined antitrust boutique Bona Law .

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  • A U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and BigLaw veteran recently joined antitrust boutique Bona Law .
  • Dylan Carson , who most recently was a partner at Faegre Drinker, joins several fellow lawyers with Antitrust Division and BigLaw credentials.
  • Carson is not the first Antitrust Division and BigLaw veteran to join Bona Law .
  • Bona Law is a boutique firm with over 15 lawyers in offices nationwide that focuses on antitrust and competition law in the United States and abroad.

France-Based iOS Developers Team up with U.S. Firm Hagens Berman in Antitrust Class-Action Lawsuit Against Apple’s App Store Fees

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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Our firm is happy to see iOS developers from other countries seeking the same justice we were able to achieve for U.S. developers.

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  • Our firm is happy to see iOS developers from other countries seeking the same justice we were able to achieve for U.S. developers.
  • We believe they too have been wrongfully subjected to the stifling policies of Apples App Store, and we intend to hold Apple to the law.
  • Apples policies and restrictions pose critical issues to all iOS developers using the App Store.
  • Additionally, Hagens Berman took Google to court on behalf of Android app developers using the Google Play Store, achieving a $90 million settlement on behalf of the class.

Norton Rose Fulbright adds Washington, DC antitrust partner from Department of Justice

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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Washington, DC, July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that Carsten Reichel, who previously spent more than a decade as a federal prosecutor of criminal antitrust cartels at the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division, has joined its Washington, DC office as a partner.

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  • Washington, DC, July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that Carsten Reichel, who previously spent more than a decade as a federal prosecutor of criminal antitrust cartels at the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division, has joined its Washington, DC office as a partner.
  • Jeff Cody, Norton Rose Fulbrights US Managing Partner, said:
    Carsten has a remarkable reputation as a trial lawyer and possesses exceptional antitrust experience from his time with the DOJ.
  • Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright provides the worlds preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service.
  • Norton Rose Fulbright Verein, a Swiss verein, helps coordinate the activities of Norton Rose Fulbright members but does not itself provide legal services to clients.

MetaCompliance Continues European Expansion with Acquisition of MOCH

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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LONDON, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --MetaCompliance, theglobal leader in security awareness and compliance training, has announced the acquisition of MOCH, a specialised cyber security and compliance provider headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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  • LONDON, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --MetaCompliance, theglobal leader in security awareness and compliance training, has announced the acquisition of MOCH, a specialised cyber security and compliance provider headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • The acquisition underpins MetaCompliance's ongoing growth in its core European market.
  • MetaCompliance CEO, Robert O'Brien said, "The acquisition of MOCH represents an important step in the expansion of MetaCompliance and will add significant capacity and capability to our operations in Europe.
  • MOCH is the first acquisition by MetaCompliance.

Jennifer Keller named to 2022 list of "California's Top Women Lawyers"

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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IRVINE, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jennifer Keller, a nationally prominent attorney at Keller/Anderle LLP in Irvine, has been named to the list of "Top Women Lawyers of 2022," as selected by the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journals.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jennifer Keller, a nationally prominent attorney at Keller/Anderle LLP in Irvine, has been named to the list of "Top Women Lawyers of 2022," as selected by the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journals.
  • This is the thirteenth time Keller has been selected for the Top Women Lawyers award.
  • Jennifer Keller is one of America's most successful trial attorneys.
  • Unique among law firms handling high profile, bet-the-company business cases is that both name partners are women and the firm is women-owned.

Manatt Welcomes Back Notable Tax and Employee Benefits Attorney in San Francisco

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Monday, April 18, 2022
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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today that John J. Heber has rejoined the Firm in San Francisco as a partner in its Tax, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice.

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  • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today that John J. Heber has rejoined the Firm in San Francisco as a partner in its Tax, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice.
  • Heber represents public and private companies in a wide variety of tax, strategic and regulatory issuesincluding the tax structuring of business transactions, diligence and related corporate governance issues, executive compensation, and employee benefits matters.
  • John is an excellent lawyer and adviser with a critical skill set that will deepen our tax, employee benefits and executive compensation offerings, said Sharon B. Bauman , leader of Manatts Cross-Industry group, which includes professionals in the Firms Tax, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice.
  • Heber is an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School of Los Angeles and Golden Gate University in San Francisco.

LATHAM FURTHER ENHANCES ANTITRUST CAPABILITIES IN NEW YORK

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP¹ is pleased to announce that Katherine A. Rocco has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in the global Antitrust & Competition Practice, and member of the Litigation & Trial Department. Rocco advises clients on all aspects of antitrust matters, including merger clearance, cartel investigations, litigation, and transactional work.

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  • NEW YORK, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLPis pleased to announce that Katherine A. Rocco has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in the global Antitrust & Competition Practice, and member of the Litigation & Trial Department.
  • Rocco has a broad antitrust practice, with experience managing complex antitrust and competition matters through trial and appeal.
  • Latham & Watkins works in cooperation with the Law Office of Salman M. Al-Sudairi in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Amanda Reeves, Global Chair of the Antitrust & Competition Practice, +1.202.637.2183
    Marc Jaffe, New York Office Managing Partner, +1.212.906.1281
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Leading Antitrust Lawyer Joins Manatt in New York

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today that Antitrust Partner David Reichenberg has joined the Firm in its New York office.

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  • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today that Antitrust Partner David Reichenberg has joined the Firm in its New York office.
  • Following closely on the heels of notable Antitrust Partner Stephen D. Libowsky who guides clients through issues in litigation, regulatory and transactional matters out of Manatts Chicago officeReichenberg is the latest addition to the Firms growing antitrust capabilities.
  • Reichenberg is an active member of the American Bar Association Antitrust Section, serving as co-chair of the Trial Practice Committee.
  • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is a leading professional services firm, providing integrated legal and consulting services to a global client base.

Randal Heeb Joins FTI Consulting as a Senior Managing Director in the Economic Consulting Segment

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Monday, March 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Dr. Randal Heeb as a Senior Managing Director in the firms Economic Consulting segment.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Dr. Randal Heeb as a Senior Managing Director in the firms Economic Consulting segment.
  • At FTI Consulting, Dr. Heeb will lead the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice within the Economic Consulting segment, expanding FTI Consultings capabilities in intellectual property and antitrust disputes, both in litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) settings.
  • FTI Consulting delivers sophisticated economic analysis of issues arising in M&A transactions, antitrust litigation, commercial disputes, international arbitrations, regulatory proceedings, IP disputes and a wide range of financial litigation, said Mark McCall , Head of the North American Economic Consulting segment at FTI Consulting.
  • Dr. Heeb joins FTI Consulting from Bates White Economic Consulting, where he led the Intellectual Property practice and co-led the Antitrust and Competition practice.

Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at ASU hires David Gelfand to head Antitrust program

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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David Gelfand joins ASU Law as professor of practice and the Sims Chair in Competition Law and Regulation.

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  • David Gelfand joins ASU Law as professor of practice and the Sims Chair in Competition Law and Regulation.
  • Joe Sims, an ASU Law alumnus and nationally renowned antitrust lawyer, recently established the chair.
  • I look forward to teaching the next generation of antitrust leaders at ASU Law, as well as developing public-facing programs that contribute to this debate."
  • The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is one of the nation's preeminent law schools, focused on offering students a personalized legal education.