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FTC Suit Against Greystar Signals Continued Crackdown On "Junk Fees"
On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") and the State of Colorado (collectively, "Plaintiffs") filed a lawsuit against the "largest multi-family rental property manager in the United States," Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC ("Greystar"), accusing it of deceiving consumers about apartment rental fees. Plaintiffs allege that Greystar failed to include hidden, mandatory costs in its advertised monthly fees, costing consumers hundreds of millions of dollars since at least 2019.
FTC Suit Against Greystar Signals Continued Crackdown on “Junk Fees” | JD Supra
On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the State of Colorado (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed a lawsuit against the “largest multi-family rental property manager in the United States,” Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC (“Greystar”), accusing it of deceiving consumers about apartment rental fees. Plaintiffs allege that Greystar failed to include hidden, mandatory costs in its advertised monthly fees, costing consumers hundreds of millions of dollars since at least 2019.
FTC Escalates Battle Against PBMs With Complaint On Insulin Pricing
FTC's challenge is the culmination of years of investigation, but choice of venue and theories of harm reveal potential weaknesses. The FTC filed an administrative complaint against the "Big Three" pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their affiliated group purchasing organizations (GPOs) after a years-long investigation.
FTC Escalates Battle Against PBMs With Complaint on Insulin Pricing | JD Supra
Key Takeaways The FTC filed an administrative complaint against the “Big Three” pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their affiliated group purchasing organizations (GPOs) after a years-long investigation. Although the complaint is primarily focused on insulin pricing, the FTC’s requested relief would apply to PBMs’ practices across the board, not just with respect to a single drug.
Five Steps Hotel Owners, Operators, And Management Companies Can Take To Mitigate Risk In The Face Of Heightened Antitrust Scrutiny And A Wave Of Lawsuits Involving Revenue-Management Tools - Hotels & Hospitality - Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment - Uni
Revenue-management tools are ubiquitous across sectors, but many hotel owners, operators, and management companies use such tools on a daily basis. As these products have improved, many have incorporated algorithms enabling the user to set prices dynamically based on changes in available inventory and expected demand.
Five Steps Hotel Owners, Operators, and Management Companies Can Take to Mitigate Risk in the Face of Heightened Antitrust Scrutiny and a Wave of Lawsuits Involving Revenue-Management Tools | Goodwin - JDSupra
Revenue-management tools are ubiquitous across sectors, but many hotel owners, operators, and management companies use such tools on a daily basis. As these products have improved, many have incorporated algorithms enabling the user to set prices dynamically based on changes in available inventory and expected demand.
Reliance on Third-Party “Pricing” Facilitators Under Increasing Antitrust Scrutiny | JD Supra
In the past year, healthcare systems and providers across the country have filed a series of antitrust lawsuits against MultiPlan Inc. and major US health insurers, alleging a hub-and-spoke conspiracy to fix and reduce reimbursement rates paid to providers for out-of-network healthcare services. There have been cases filed in both state and federal courts on behalf of individual plaintiffs and putative classes.
DOJ Searched for a Monopoly Win, and Found It with Google Search
seraficus via Getty Images Following a nine-week bench trial starting in September 2023 and closing arguments in May 2024, District of Columbia district court judge Amit Mehta ruled on August 5, 2024, that Google illegally maintained its monopoly in markets for general search services and general search text advertisements in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
Reliance On Third-Party "Pricing" Facilitators Under Increasing Antitrust Scrutiny
In the past year, healthcare systems and providers across the country have filed a series of antitrust lawsuits against MultiPlan Inc. and major US health insurers, alleging a hub-and-spoke conspiracy to fix and reduce reimbursement rates paid to providers for out-of-network healthcare services. There have been cases filed in both state and federal courts on behalf of individual plaintiffs and putative classes.
Reliance on Third-Party “Pricing” Facilitators Under Increasing Antitrust Scrutiny
In the past year, healthcare systems and providers across the country have filed a series of antitrust lawsuits against MultiPlan Inc. and major US health insurers, alleging a hub-and-spoke conspiracy to fix and reduce reimbursement rates paid to providers for out-of-network healthcare services. There have been cases filed in both state and federal courts on behalf of individual plaintiffs and putative classes.
Google is an Illegal Monopoly, Federal Court Rules | JD Supra
Following a nine-week bench trial starting in September 2023 and closing arguments in May 2024, District of Columbia district court judge Amit Mehta ruled on August 5, 2024, that Google illegally maintained its monopoly in markets for general search services and general search text advertisements in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
Google is an Illegal Monopoly, Federal Court Rules
Following a nine-week bench trial starting in September 2023 and closing arguments in May 2024, District of Columbia district court judge Amit Mehta ruled on August 5, 2024, that Google illegally maintained its monopoly in markets for general search services and general search text advertisements in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
Google Is An Illegal Monopoly, Federal Court Rules
Following a nine-week bench trial starting in September 2023 and closing arguments in May 2024, District of Columbia district court judge Amit Mehta ruled on August 5, 2024, that Google illegally maintained its monopoly in markets for general search services and general search text advertisements in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
New Civil Liberties Alliance Alleges CPSC AND Commissioner Trumka Exceeded Authority And Plans To File Suit | JD Supra
In early May 2024, the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) notified the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that it intended to file suit against CPSC and CPSC Commissioner Richard Trumka for allegedly violating the constitutional and statutory rights of its client, Dreamland Baby Co. (“Dreamland”), by making disparaging statements about Dreamland’s products to the general public and retailers. Dreamland manufactures baby and toddler sleep products, including weighted sleep sacks.
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Heavily Featured At 2024 NFPA Conference | JD Supra
Lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable batteries, commonly found in devices used every day, including cell phones, e-cigarettes, and laptops. Lithium-ion batteries are also found in electric vehicles, e-scooters, and other micro-mobility vehicles.
Latest Symptom of the Health Care Crackdown: DOJ Announces New Task Force Targeting Sector’s Anti-Competitive Conduct | JD Supra
On May 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division (DOJ) announced it is “upping [its] game” on health care enforcement through the Task Force on Health Care Monopolies and Collusion (HCMC).
FTC Will Move Forward with Robinson-Patman Act Enforcement “in Short Order” | JD Supra
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) efforts to revive the depression-era Robinson-Patman Act, which forbids price discrimination, certain types of rebates, and commercial bribery by distributors, will enter a new, more active phase soon.
FTC Will Move Forward with Robinson-Patman Act Enforcement “in Short Order”
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) efforts to revive the depression-era Robinson-Patman Act, which forbids price discrimination, certain types of rebates, and commercial bribery by distributors, will enter a new, more active phase soon.
Coming Soon: Revived FTC Robinson-Patman Act Enforcement | JD Supra
Commissioner Bedoya calls for increased enforcement and a renewal of “fairness” in antitrust After decades of dormancy, enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act may be making a comeback. In his first public remarks as an FTC Commissioner regarding his views on antitrust enforcement, Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya called for a return to the concept of fairness in antitrust, driven in part by renewed enforcement of laws passed under what he called a “fairness mandate,” including Robinson-Patman.
6 tips for staying connected in today’s remote business environment
Managing the “people part” of business today We are officially into the new work from home reality and have to face that things may never go back to the standard office ecosystem. As I talk to various clients around the country, leaders are working hard to manage the “people part” of business in this remote environment. With video conference after video conference and teams often geographically dispersed, many are feeling like it’s just not the same.
Growing and developing mature leaders in today’s workplace
Vertical leadership development has both short-term and long-term benefits There is no doubt that the workplace has shifted during our global pandemic. Today, leadership–in all forms, shapes and sizes–is more critical than ever before. As an executive coach, I have worked closely with individuals and teams on growth and development for 30 years. This work has never been more important than it is today as we embrace a new era of changes to the workplace and team dynamics.
Why the world needs leaders right now
Plus, what leaders can do to create opportunities for growth and connection within their companies By Mary Kaiser Published: 2020.04.29 08:14 AM As a leadership coach, I have been observing our global crisis with a keen eye on business leaders — and what strategies and styles are having a positive impact on the current situation. Every person, leader and organization is in a different place now.
Four leadership development skills to spark real change
How leaders can leverage the strengths of their teams By Mary Kaiser Published: 2020.02.20 09:39 AM I recently facilitated a team session with a client focused on workplace communication and the importance of adapting your own style to other styles and personalities. After the session, I reflected on how complex human beings are and how much effort it takes to create a productive and positive workplace; and, how significant a role leadership development plays in this process.
Quarterly Cartel Catch-Up: Recent Developments in Criminal Antitrust for Busy Corporate Counsel ? Fall 2019 | JD Supra
Below we summarize significant cartel enforcement developments from U.S. and other antitrust enforcers in recent months, including: the Department of Justice Antitrust Division’s (the “Division”) review of its International Guidelines in an effort to increase global coordination; the latest corporate sentence in the Division’s packaged seafood industry probe that comes as one executive awaits trial; the European Commission fines imposed against participants in an alleged canned vegetable...
Quarterly Cartel Catch-Up: Recent Developments in Criminal Antitrust for Busy Corporate Counsel - July 2019 | JD Supra
Below, we summarize significant cartel enforcement developments from U.S. and other antitrust enforcers in recent months, including the significant change to longstanding policy by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division (the “Division”) to consider company compliance programs even if the Division determines that a criminal violation of the antitrust laws has occurred.
Top Ten International Anti-Corruption Developments for December 2017
In order to provide an overview for busy in-house counsel and compliance professionals, we summarize below some of the most important international anti-corruption developments from the past month, with links to primary resources. This month we ask: What was the last corporate FCPA enforcement action of 2017? How did the first FIFA jury trial end? What anti-corruption policy statements were made by the United States, the United Kingdom, and the People’s Republic of China?
Top Ten International Anti-Corruption Developments for August 2017
In order to provide an overview for busy in-house counsel and compliance professionals, we summarize below some of the most important international anti-corruption developments from the past month, with links to primary resources. This month we ask: Is the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) still using undercover operations and wiretaps to make FCPA cases? What foreign bribery enforcement actions were brought in Sweden and Switzerland?
How to Hire the Right Person for the Job
Many entrepreneurs and executives will tell you their number-one mistake is hiring the wrong person for the job. This crippling error can be avoided if you’re in tune with the strengths and culture of your organization. With small organizations or startups, it's critical that every person is right for their job. So how do you ensure you’re hiring the right people? A strengths assessment is an ideal place to start. Think of it as a SWOT analysis on your most valuable resource -- your people.
Stephen Dal Nogare: The Person Behind the Award
The Stephen Dal Nogare award is one of the oldest and most prestigious awards given in chromatography. Since 1972, it has been presented by the Chromatography Forum of the Delaware Valley, usually at the annual Pittsburgh Conference. Little has been written about Stephen Dal Nogare "the man" or his contributions to scientific knowledge, including his unique contributions to separations science. This paper describes his scientific career and how it has influenced the practice of chromatography.
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