Antitrust Pressure Points: Dominant-Firm Conduct, Repair Markets, State Price-Focused Laws, and Worker Mobility (Presented by Troutman Pepper Locke)

Christopher Young | Troutman Pepper Locke

Chris’ trial practice involves many areas, including antitrust, admiralty, commercial disputes, franchise/distribution issues, and products liability. He has represented businesses in a variety of industries, including petroleum marketers, chemical manufacturers and distributors, medical device makers, health care service organizations, fire safety companies, convenience retailers, and multiunit restaurants, in litigation involving business and commercial disputes. Chris is trial counsel in a number of business and commercial disputes in state and federal courts across the U.S. In addition, he regularly counsels clients on compliance with state and federal franchise, distribution, pricing, and antitrust laws.

Michael J. Hartman | Troutman Pepper Locke

Mike concentrates his practice in antitrust and competition law, class action litigation, and white collar defense. He has defended clients in a number of Sherman Act conspiracy cases and has substantial experience counseling companies on antitrust compliance, as well as competition law issues present in supplier, distributor, and licensing agreements. He has also litigated against, and represented clients before government enforcers, including the Department of Justice Antitrust Division and state attorneys general, and has worked with clients to structure and complete internal investigations. Mike has significant experience in the pharmaceutical and health care industries, and has also represented clients across many other sectors including agriculture, transportation, and manufacturing. Mike is a member of the Antitrust Law Committee of the American Bar Association, and has regularly presented at CLEs regarding pleading and summary judgment standards in antitrust conspiracy cases.

Kaitlin L. Meola | Troutman Pepper Locke

Kaitlin is a litigator who focuses primarily on commercial litigation in state and federal courts throughout the U.S. She handles all aspects of discovery, pre-litigation motions, trial preparation, and other needs in connection with disputes involving antitrust, product liability, class action litigation, and international arbitration. With a diverse client base, she represents companies in the real estate, health care, pharmaceutical, insurance, and construction industry sectors, among others. In her pro bono practice, Kaitlin represents clients in name changes and in immigration matters, including asylum seekers and those seeking withholding of removal at different levels throughout the immigration process, including at the application stage, and in Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals. Before entering the practice of law, Kaitlin served as a paralegal in a boutique litigation firm. She supported cases involving medical malpractice, wrongful death, product liability, and other disputes.

Julian Weiss | Troutman Pepper Locke

Julian is an associate in the firm’s Business Litigation practice who concentrates on commercial litigation, including antitrust, securities, and complex contract disputes. He has defended a broad array of clients ranging from large public companies to individuals against government and private actions. In addition, Julian has utilized his litigation expertise to advise companies on how to navigate government investigations and complex commercial relationships. Julian also has an active pro bono practice. He has successfully represented clients in front of the Executive Office of Immigration Review and continues to advocate for immigrants seeking asylum. Julian also volunteers on the Election Protection’s voter hotline to help protect voter’s rights. Julian earned his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he served as an executive editor for the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law. Julian earned his bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, from Gettysburg College.

I. Monopoly broth continues to heat up. What will be decided by the Supreme Court and how to counsel clients a group of lawful acts that can add up to an antitrust violation? | 8:35am – 8:50am

II. Right to Repair: How will the right to repair movement impact antitrust? | 8:50am – 9:05am

III. State laws aimed at strengthening competition or lowering prices raise interesting questions about how companies can safely operate and the goals and application of the antitrust laws | 9:05am – 9:20am

IV. Compliance in light of the current administration’s position on worker non-competes | 9:20am – 9:35am