Antitrust Law

Amazon’s Antitrust Accusations

April 9, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), 18 state attorney generals, and Puerto Rico have filed a complaint against Amazon in the Western District of Washington, claiming that Amazon holds a monopoly in the e-commerce business and engages in anti-competitive conduct. [...]

Style on Trial: How A Hermès Handbag Became the Center of an Antitrust Lawsuit

January 29, 2025

An exploration of the unexpected legal drama surrounding one of the most iconic handbags on the luxury market. [...]

Flag on the Play: NCAA v. Alston changes the face of Name, Image, and Likeness Rules for thousands of student-athletes

October 31, 2021

In September of 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that would allow California’s collegiate athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness beginning in 2023. The bill was passed in direct opposition to the NCAA regulations that prohibit ‘amateur’ athletes from receiving personal sponsorships and endorsements while they are collegiate athletes. While debates over name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation existed prior to the passage of the California bill, [...]