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PLIs Antitrust Institute 2012: Developments & Hot Topics

Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - Wednesday, May 09, 2012

04:00 AM BST - 04:00 AM BST

Reinvigorated antitrust enforcement has resulted in changes to critical areas of antitrust law, from mergers to resale price maintenance, and cartels to price discrimination. In addition, 2011 was an extraordinarily rich year for antitrust law and sports, with lockouts impacting the NFL and NBA. Hear from leading antitrust practitioners, senior government officials, and state regulators about how to manage these changes. Whether you are a seasoned antitrust practitioner or just a beginner, this program will equip you with the knowledge and practice tips you can rely on daily.

Paul Hastings partner Holly House is a featured panelist on Day One, May 7, to discuss "Evolving Standards on Resale Price Maintenance, Tying and Other Vertical Restraints" at 1:15 pm Eastern. 

Do We Still Have to Treat Vertical Restraints as a Serious Issue?• Practice tips and advice• How do you establish the agreement requirement?• Minimum advertised price programs• Dual distribution• Counseling in light of Leegin• Mitigating the risks of a claim: exclusive dealing• Current government enforcement efforts• Tying after Independent Ink and Microsoft• Special considerations in aftermarkets• Addressing Internet issues

For additional information and to register, visit the PLI website here.