Author: Jarod Bona In many instances, conduct involving the business of insurance is, indeed, exempt from antitrust liability. So why does insurance sometimes get a free pass? In 1945, Congress passed a law called The McCarran-Ferguson Act. Insurance, of course, has traditionally been regulated by the States. Territorial and jurisdictional disputes between the States and the Federal government […]
Foreward by Andrew Chilvers When the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive was introduced into law by the UK and EU in January 2020, for many professionals it was a much needed addition to legislation that would significantly help business transparency and combat money laundering. In essence, it was good for business and for public and professional […]
Nevium’s founders Doug Bania and Brian Buss have updated their two chapters in BVR’s 6th edition of The Comprehensive Guide to Economic Damages, 2021. Chapter 33 Using Internet Analytic Tools for Valuation and Damages Calculations in Internet IP Infringement and Defamation Cases discusses ways in which internet and social media analytics can be used to accurately measure the spread, awareness, and impact of […]
Authors: Luke Hasskamp and Aaron Gott This article briefly explores the applicability of federal antitrust laws to actions taken by municipalities or other state subdivisions and, specifically, whether they have acted pursuant to a clearly articulated state policy to displace competition in the marketplace. Federal antitrust laws are designed to prevent anticompetitive conduct in the market. Yet, the Supreme Court long ago […]
Foreward by Andrew Chilvers When the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive was introduced into law by the UK and EU in January 2020, for many professionals it was a much needed addition to legislation that would significantly help business transparency and combat money laundering. In essence, it was good for business and for public and professional […]
Welcome, Dave & Kimberly! Dave Thompson & Kimberly Hatfield spoke to Jennifer Riggins on our most recent, topical podcast…. ‘The Digital Workplace’. Dave, Kimberly & Jen discuss what the evolving workplace means for you, your clients and your colleagues. They touch on data protection, tools and governance, adapting to the future workplace, how they are […]
Welcome, Dave & Kimberly! Dave Thompson & Kimberly Hatfield spoke to Jennifer Riggins on our most recent, topical podcast…. ‘The Digital Workplace’. Dave, Kimberly & Jen discuss what the evolving workplace means for you, your clients and your colleagues. They touch on data protection, tools and governance, adapting to the future workplace, how they are […]
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Why the latest directive on UBOs is critical to combat corporate crime When the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive was introduced into law by the UK and EU in January 2020, […]
Read moreTrademark law protects the use of symbols, words, names, phrases, and other marks used in connection with goods and services. The owner of a trademark can obtain an injunction or other equitable relief to prevent unauthorized use of their mark. They can also recover damages from someone who has used the mark without permission. A defendant in […]
Author: Jarod Bona Antitrust injury is one of the most commonly fought battles in antitrust litigation. It is also one of the least understood antitrust concepts. No matter what your antitrust theory, it is almost certain that you must satisfy antitrust-injury requirements to win your case. So you ought to have some idea of what it is. […]
The Ninth Circuit issued an order January 22, 2021, agreeing with an argument by Bona Law attorneys Aaron Gott, Luke Hasskamp, and Jarod Bona that bogus, paid promotions posing as independent product reviews are not exempt from liability for false advertising under the Lanham Act. The court reversed a district court order dismissing Ariix, LLC’s false advertising claim against the author and […]
