Trade Regulation Talk
A blawg for news and views on antitrust, consumer protection, franchising, advertising and civil RICO law.
Author: John W. Arden is the executive editorial director for the CCH Trade Regulation group of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business, a leading provider of research information and workflow solutions in antitrust and trade regulation, as well as other key specialty areas.
Blawg Related Categories: Advertising Law • Antitrust Law • Intellectual Property Law • Trademark Law • Economics
Recent Posts from Trade Regulation Talk
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Contractor Could Proceed with RICO Claim Alleging Extortionate Credit LineThis posting was written by Mark Engstrom, Editor of CCH RICO Business Disputes Guide.A construction contractor sufficiently alleged a RICO conspiracy by three individuals who allegedly…
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$4.8 Million Gift Card Controversy Sent Back to State CourtThis posting was written by William Zale, Editor of CCH Advertising Law Guide.Because the amount in controversy in a lawsuit on behalf of New Jersey purchasers…
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Revised Google Book Settlement Attempts to Address U.S. Competition ConcernsThis posting was written by Jeffrey May, Editor of CCH Trade Regulation Reporter.After consulting with the U.S. Department of Justice, lawyers representing the parties in a…
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Gift Card and Certificate Fees, Expiration Dates Would Be Limited by Proposed RulesThis posting was written by William Zale, Editor of CCH Advertising Law Guide.The Federal Reserve Board has announced proposed rules that would restrict…
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Two Intended FTC Nominees Announced by White HouseThis posting was written by Jeffrey May, Editor of CCH Trade Regulation Reporter.Update: Nominations for the two FTC Commissioners were sent to the Senate on November 17. Julie…
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Class Certification Denied in Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Fraud CaseThis posting was written by William Zale, Editor of CCH Advertising Law Guide.In a suit alleging that prepaid calling card service providers violated the consumer fraud…
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Focus on Franchising This posting was written by John W. Arden. News and notes on franchising and distribution topics: □ The U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled oral argument on January 19, 2010, on Mac’s Shell…
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Principal and Sales Rep Could Be Liable for Attorney’s Fees on Separate Claims This posting was written by John R.F. Baer of Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, author of CCH Sales Representative Law Guide. When a…
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NFL Cannot Remove Judge from Oversight Authority for Antitrust Consent DecreeThis posting was written by Jeffrey May, Editor of CCH Trade Regulation Reporter.A federal district court judge can continue to oversee a 1993 settlement agreement…
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After U.S. Clearance, EC Questions Oracle’s Acquisition of SunThis posting was written by Jeffrey May, Editor of CCH Trade Regulation Reporter.Oracle Corporation announced on November 9 that the European Commission (EC) has issued a statement…