Antitrust Litigation
We litigate antitrust cases to recover compensation for individuals and businesses harmed by anticompetitive practices.
$2.67B
In 2020, Blue Cross Blue Shield settled for $2.67 billion in a class action antitrust lawsuit for conspiring to limit competition in the health insurance market.
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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner, “Blue Cross Blue Shield enrollees can expect payments from $2.67 billion settlement,” (Nov. 2, 2020).
$5.6B
In 2015, Citicorp, JPMorgan Chase, Barclays, UBS, and Royal Bank of Scotland paid $5.6 billion to settle charges of foreign exchange market manipulation.
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U.S. Department of Justice, “Five Major
Banks Agree to Parent-Level Guilty Pleas,” (May 20, 2015).
Banks Agree to Parent-Level Guilty Pleas,” (May 20, 2015).
$6.2B
In 2018, Visa and Mastercard settled for $6.2 billion in a lawsuit over excessive card-swipe fees and antitrust violations.
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Ken Sweet and Mae Anderson, “Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust suit overswipe fees with merchants,” AP News (March 26, 2024).
$4.8B
In 2018, Google was fined approximately $4.8 billion by the European Commission for requiring Android manufacturers to pre-install Google apps to suppress competition.
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European Commission, “Antitrust: Commission fines Google €4.34 billion for illegal practices regarding Android mobile devices to strengthen dominance of Google’s search engine,” AP News (March 26, 2024).
In May 2009, the European Commission fined Intel €1.06 billion for anticompetitive practices in the x86 CPU market between 2002 and 2007.
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European Commission, “Commission imposes fine of €1.06 bn on Intel for abuse of dominant position,” Press release, May 13, 2009.
Antitrust litigation is essential for maintaining competitive markets. Our team addresses issues including price-fixing, market allocation, monopolistic practices, and bid-rigging. We are committed to holding violators accountable and seeking remedies for clients affected by anti-competitive conduct. By challenging practices that restrict competition, we aim to protect consumer and business interests and promote market fairness.
Our Massachusetts-based firm represents plaintiffs in antitrust matters at state and federal levels. We offer assistance to individuals, businesses, and class action groups in navigating antitrust laws and procedures. Our work includes case evaluation, evidence collection, and collaboration with economic experts to build strong arguments. Through negotiation or litigation, we seek fair compensation while working toward market reforms that benefit consumers and businesses.
Overview
Our attorneys handle complex antitrust cases, focusing on holding companies accountable for practices that harm competition. We pursue remedies for clients affected by anti-competitive conduct to restore fairness in the marketplace.
The $74 billion Raytheon-United Technologies merger in 2020 was approved with required divestitures in military space and airborne radio markets to address antitrust concerns.
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U.S. Department of Justice, “Justice Department Requires Divestitures in Merger Between UTC and Raytheon to Address Vertical and Horizontal Antitrust Concerns,” (Mar. 26, 2020).
Antitrust Litigation
We represent clients in significant cases that address corporate misconduct and promote market fairness. Our focus includes:
- Price Fixing & Overpricing: Pursue cases where companies conspire to raise prices, helping clients recover financial losses from inflated costs.
- Monopolistic Practices: Challenge dominant firms that abuse market power, helping secure damages and compensation competitive balance.
- Unfair Mergers & Acquisitions: Litigate against harmful mergers to block deals and achieve financial remedies.
- Predatory Pricing: Help plaintiffs recover losses from businesses that undercut competitors and later inflate prices.
- Bid Rigging & Market Allocation: Address collusion to manipulate bids or market divisions.
In January 2022, the FTC sued to block Lockheed Martin’s proposed $4.4 billion acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne, citing antitrust concerns over reduced competition in the missile propulsion market.
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Federal Trade Commission, “FTC Sues to Block Lockheed Martin Corporation’s $4.4 Billion Vertical Acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc.,” (Jan. 25, 2022).
Your Rights
As a consumer or business affected by anti-competitive practices, you have the right to seek compensation and fair market conditions. We can help you:
- Challenge price-fixing schemes, bid-rigging, and market allocation agreements that artificially inflate prices and restrict competition.
- Combat monopolistic practices, including predatory pricing, exclusive dealing, and tying arrangements that limit market access and consumer choice.
- Contest unlawful mergers and acquisitions that consolidate market power and reduce competition in key industries.
- Recover financial compensation for economic losses due to anti-competitive behavior, potentially including punitive damages to hold wrongdoers accountable and deter future misconduct.
In 2018, the FTC approved Northrop Grumman’s $7.8 billion acquisition of Orbital ATK with conditions, requiring it to supply solid rocket motors to competitors to address antitrust concerns in aerospace and defense.
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Federal Trade Commission, “FTC Imposes Conditions on Northrop Grumman’s Acquisition of Solid Rocket Motor Supplier Orbital ATK, Inc.,” (June 5, 2018).
Lawyers' Role
Our team helps recover just compensation for those harmed by illegal anticompetitive practices. We:
- Investigate potential violations, collaborating with economic experts and industry analysts to build strong cases.
- Represent consumers and businesses harmed by anti-competitive practices, including price-fixing, market allocation, and monopolistic behavior.
- Guide you through every step of the legal process, from initial consultation to final resolution, so you understand your rights and options.
- Litigate complex antitrust cases in federal and state courts, using our experience to have a decisive effect.
- Negotiate settlements, always aiming to secure the best possible outcome for our clients.
How We Can Help
Digital Market Abuses
Challenge anti-competitive practices in the digital economy, including algorithmic price-fixing and data monopolies, using Sherman Act and Massachusetts consumer protection laws to promote fair market access and protect consumers.
Pharmaceutical Antitrust Violations
Litigate against pay-for-delay agreements and product hopping in the pharmaceutical industry, applying Sherman Act and Chapter 93A to seek compensation and promote affordable medications.
No-Poach Agreements
Fight no-poach agreements and restrictive non-compete clauses in high-demand sectors using Sherman Act and Chapter 93A to promote worker mobility and fair wages.
Labor Market Antitrust Violations
Represent employees harmed by wage suppression and limited job opportunities, challenging anti-competitive agreements under the Sherman Act and Massachusetts Wage Act.
Unlawful Mergers & Acquisitions
Oppose anti-competitive mergers and acquisitions in sectors like healthcare and technology, using the Clayton Act and Massachusetts antitrust laws to help protect competition.
Price-Fixing & Market Allocation
Litigate against price-fixing and market allocation schemes under the Sherman Act, seeking damages and promoting fair competition in the marketplace.
Supply Chain Manipulation
Represent clients harmed by price-fixing and restrictive contracting in supply chains, using federal antitrust laws and Massachusetts business laws to promote fair practices.
Class Actions & Massachusetts Chapter 93A Claims
Lead class actions and pursue claims under Chapter 93A for consumers harmed by anti-competitive conduct, seeking treble damages and industry reforms.
Environmental Antitrust Violations
Challenge anti-competitive practices in the environmental sector and carbon markets using federal regulations and Massachusetts environmental laws to promote fair access to clean energy markets.
Data Privacy and Antitrust Violations
Litigate cases involving data monopolies and misuse of consumer data, applying GDPR, CCPA, and Massachusetts Privacy Act to help protect privacy rights and promote fair competition.
Platform and E-Commerce Fairness
Address unfair practices by e-commerce giants, including predatory pricing and market manipulation, using Sherman Act and Chapter 93A to encourage a level playing field in online commerce.
