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Vol. 96, Nos. 2383-2403, pp. 1-550 Jan. 9 -- May 29, 2009 A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
ACQUISITIONS
Behavioral advertising, FTC calls for better self-regulation to avoid mandatory consumer protections, 96:155
Books, FTC rescinds Mirror Image Doctrine, 96:182 Cigarettes
Cal., Proposition 64 does not impose standing requirements on absent class members, class recertified (Cal.), 96:540
Package descriptors, manufacturer cannot affirmatively prove FTC permission for use (Mass.), 96:277 Credit repair, FTC cites firms for misrepresentation (D.N.J.), 96:268 Credit reports, FTC promotes official Web site for free reporting, 96:240 Deceptive practices, panelists discuss recent enforcement actions, 96:352 Dog breeders, sufficient facts alleged re false breed descriptions for Lanham Act claim (S.D. Ohio), 96:374 Energy companies fined for misleading ads, In Brief, 96:28 Fax advertisements
Assignee of recipient lacks standing, award of fees proper upon dismissal (Colo. Ct. App.), 96:137
Class of recipients of unsolicited materials certified (N.D. Ill.), 96:134 Mortgage modification scheme, FTC wins injunctive relief against false advertisers (D.N.J.), 96:294 Negative option, FTC seeks comments on rule, 96:482 Stimulus scams, FTC warns consumers, 96:215 Telemarketing
See TELEMARKETING
Hoodia, FTC charges marketers with false advertising (D.N.J.), 96:429
QVC settles charges of deceptive claims (E.D. Pa.), 96:297
Bribery, contractors face charges re projects with Army Corps of Engineers (E.D. Va.), 96:377
DRAM, agency relationships with foreign entities do not give direct purchaser status (N.D. Cal.), 96:403
Jurisdiction
Diamond merchant makes sufficient start in showing agency for limited discovery (S.D.N.Y.), 96:85
Natural gas, jurisdiction over parent company is established via subsidiary (D. Nev.), 96:295 Telemarketing, judgment against creator of mortgage-purchase method upheld (9th Cir.), 96:271
See also FOOD
Ark., equipment franchise, market withdrawal is not good cause for termination under state statute (Ark.), 96:96; amendment of claim does not unfairly prejudice franchisor, 96:411 Beef, packers terminate merger, DOJ ends pending litigation, 96:189 Fertilizer distributor, evidence of conspiracy does not exclude possibility of unilateral action (E.D. Pa.), 96:63 Genetically modified seeds, monopoly claims may be amended, new claims may not be added (E.D. Mo.), 96:449 Table grapes, patent monopoly fraud by state commission, claim may proceed (E.D. Cal.), 96:206
Chile, changes recommended on route frequency distribution to improve competition, 96:118
European Union
Airline cooperation, EC opens probes into current and future agreements, 96:412
Austrian Airlines acquisition, EC opens investigative state aid procedure, 96:143 Italy, government will not block Alitalia deals, 96:53; final approval granted, 96:251 Price fixing
Asiana pleads guilty, will pay fine in cargo and fare conspiracy (D.D.C.), 96:464
Australia, four airlines fined for fixing fares, 96:167 Cargo cartel, carriers plead guilty to price fixing (D.D.C.), 96:70; Martinair executive pleads guilty, 96:438 International cargo and passenger service, three airlines plead guilty (D.D.C.), 96:384
Motor vehicle franchise, retrospective release of claims against manufacturer not prohibited by statute (11th Cir.), 96:68
Funeral homes, FTC announces results of undercover inspections, 96:296
Gasoline, pricing probe finds no wrongdoing, 96:162
Canada, insufficient evidence to challenge Labatt/Lakeport merger, 96:74
Ill., beer manufacturer and importer must defend contract breach claims by distributor (N.D. Ill.), 96:433 Wineries, requirement to visit prior to shipping does not offend Commerce Clause (U.S., rev. den.), 96:515
Fraud, Justice Dept. announces initiative to protect government agencies, 96:480
Health care data, FTC proposes new breach notification rule, solicits comments, 96:370 Stimulus scams, FTC warns consumers, 96:215
Canada, second requests for information on mergers established by amendments to Competition Act, 96:274
International antitrust enforcement, 96:329 Price squeeze claims, 96:218 Technology standards, patent monopolies, 96:538
Dog breeders, sufficient facts alleged for jurisdiction and false descriptions of breed (S.D. Ohio), 96:374
Horse racing, track owners may pursue boycott claims against horsemen (W.D. Ky.), 96:321
Jeans, diversion of merchandise to discount retailer may be valid claim (Cal. Ct. App.), 96:221
NFL and teams constitute single entity for trademarked apparel license (U.S., rev sought), 96:184
EU, refrigeration compressor manufacturers, surprise inspections re cartels, 96:166
Italy, compressors, investigation opened, In Brief, 96:196
Computer sales, arbitration provision not unconscionable (E.D. Mich.), 96:47
Copier ink, prior agreement for arbitration to decide quality of non-brand-name product upheld (S.D.N.Y.), 96:350 Credit cards, class waiver in merchant agreements unenforceable where individual recovery is too small (2d Cir.), 96:129 Credit Repair Organizations Act does not proscribe arbitration (11th Cir.), 96:453 Motor vehicle franchise agreement, provision mandating arbitration on initiation by either party found valid (E.D. La.), 96:516
Farm equipment franchise, market withdrawal is not good cause for termination under state statute (Ark.), 96:96; amendment of claim does not unfairly prejudice franchisor, 96:411
Funeral homes, FTC announces results of undercover inspections, 96:296
Bribery
Army Corps of Engineers, contractors face charges re Afghan projects (E.D. Va.), 96:377
Retired Army major pleads guilty to charges re procurement for Iraqui reconstruction (M.D. Ga.), 96:43 Fabricated metal products, subcontractor pleads guilty to defrauding Navy (E.D. Va.), 96:536 Marine fenders and buoys, marine products manufacturer charged in bid rigging conspiracy (E.D. Va.), 96:534 Military restraints, manufacturer pleads guilty in restraint of trade conspiracy (E.D.N.Y.), 96:459 Pharmacy, staffing firm and owners plead guilty to fraud charges re VA and SBA (N.D. Ill.), 96:296
Bar review services, incentive agreement created conflict of interest in market limitation class action (9th Cir.), 96:424
Class actions, co-lead counsel appointed by court (E.D. Cal.), 96:324 Conflicts of interest, merged firm may not avoid conflict with ethical wall (N.D. Cal.), 96:7 Fees
See ATTORNEYS' FEES
Korea, foreign attorneys and firms allowed to practice as legal consultants, 96:383 Monopoly power (S.D.N.Y.), In Brief, 96:460 Mortgages, FTC settles with lawyer who assisted foreclosure rescue scam (N.D. Ill.), 96:457 Privileged communications
Actual reliance on advice of counsel defense required to gain access (9th Cir.), 96:37
Inadvertent production does not waive privilege (E.D. Mich.), 96:293
Fax ads, assignee of recipient lacks standing, award of fees proper upon dismissal (Colo. Ct. App.), 96:137
Incentive agreement created conflict of interest in class action (9th Cir.), 96:424 Oriented strand board price fixing class action, additional fees from direct purchasers in opt-out settlement group not warranted (E.D. Pa.), 96:239
Airlines fined for fare fixing, 96:167
Cartels, lowered liability threshold may chill lawful conduct, ABA says, 96:338
Airlines, EU opens investigative state aid procedure, 96:143
See MOTOR VEHICLES
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