North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners v. FTC

Veritext Ensures Free Market System in Legal Services

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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In settling the matter, Veritext clients and court reporter partners may be reassured that:

Key Points: 
  • In settling the matter, Veritext clients and court reporter partners may be reassured that:
    Veritexts business practices are performed in accordance with all legal and regulatory standards.
  • Veritext serves all lawyers and all parties to a case equally and impartially, regardless of whom they represent.
  • Veritext embraces competition and values the free-market system which inspires us to innovate and improve our client service each and every day.
  • Founded on a commitment to excellence, Veritext has become the trusted partner and established market leader in litigation technology and legal service solutions for law firms, government agencies and enterprise corporations.

The when and what of active supervision

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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In response, we developed FTC Staff guidance that addresses two basic questions:

Key Points: 
  • In response, we developed FTC Staff guidance that addresses two basic questions:
    - When does a state regulatory board require active supervision in order to invoke the state action defense?
  • - What factors are relevant to determining whether the active supervision requirement is satisfied?
  • In addition, a state may forgo active supervision and choose to have its boards subject to federal antitrust standards.
  • In that case, the state need not provide for active supervision.

NASBA Commends Federal Legislation Filed to Protect State Licensing Boards From Antitrust Damages

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Monday, July 30, 2018
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The purpose of this important legislation is to address the practical antitrust law implications for state professional and occupational licensing boards affected by the Supreme Court's 2015 decision in North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners v. Federal Trade Commission.

Key Points: 
  • The purpose of this important legislation is to address the practical antitrust law implications for state professional and occupational licensing boards affected by the Supreme Court's 2015 decision in North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners v. Federal Trade Commission.
  • "State licensing boards provide an invaluable service to the state," Rep. Conaway explained.
  • This legislation ensures that members of state licensing boards will continue to serve the state without fear of personal liability."
  • The bill would shield state boards, board members and their staff members from damage awards stemming from private antitrust litigation.