Competition authorities and private plaintiffs continue to scrutinize dominant firms for alleged exclusionary conduct. Secretariat’s economists provide independent analysis and expert testimony to evaluate practices such as exclusive dealing, bundled discounts, and vertical foreclosure. From investigation to trial, we help clients address complex liability theories with clear, defensible economic evidence..
Investigations and litigation involving monopolization and monopoly maintenance continue to be a focus for competition authorities and private plaintiffs. These cases often turn on complex liability theories and require precise economic evidence to evaluate alleged exclusionary conduct.
We work with both government enforcement agencies and private companies in matters involving monopolization and the maintenance of monopoly power. Our team supports clients throughout the life cycle of a case, from initial investigations to trial, providing independent economic analysis and expert testimony.
We have significant experience addressing a wide range of alleged conduct involving both single-firm and multi-firm behavior. These include exclusive dealing, all-units and bundled discounts, hub-and-spoke arrangements, vertical foreclosure, and monopoly leveraging. Our professionals have contributed expert analysis in some of the most significant monopolization cases litigated in recent years.
Common challenges in monopolization and monopoly maintenance cases include:
Our comprehensive monopolization-related services include:
New York and California Step Forward as Federal Enforcement Retreats
As federal regulatory priorities narrow under the Trump administration, state attorneys general and financial regulators are preparing to take on a more active role in white collar and securities enforcement. With the DOJ and the SEC recalibrating their focus, states such as New York and California are asserting their authority to fill gaps in corporate oversight.
This article focuses on the two main dispute mechanisms under the Premier League’s Rules: disciplinary proceedings under Rule W and arbitration under Rule X. The article also looks at the role of experts in both sets of proceedings.
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