Episodes
Tuesday Sep 23, 2014
Mergers 101 – So you have a deal, now what?
Tuesday Sep 23, 2014
Tuesday Sep 23, 2014
This podcast offers a brief introduction into the world of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act of 1976, more commonly referred to as the HSR Act. Two members of the Porter Wright Antitrust group, Jay Levine and Jetta Sandin, provide listeners with an overview of the history of the Act, the criteria that could make a deal subject to the Act’s reporting requirements, common pitfalls that lead to violations of the Act and the consequences of non-compliance. Stay tuned for the next addition in which Jay and Jetta walk listeners through compliance with the Act’s reporting requirements – “The Form.”
Friday Sep 05, 2014
Part Three: Section two of The Sherman Act - unilateral conduct (cont'd)
Friday Sep 05, 2014
Friday Sep 05, 2014
Rounding out our discussion on the Sherman Act, host Jay Levine discusses how businesses enter into contracts utilizing specific tactics to ensure they stay competitive and under what circumstances those tactics become problematic. Learn how most favored nation and non-discrimination clauses, as well as market share discounts and exchanging non-price information can be used to preclude competitive entry. Should you include them in your contract? Listen to find out more.