Antitrust has taken center stage under the Biden Administration, and the Food and Beverage industry has been one of the main targets of increased enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and Department of Justice, Antitrust Division (“DOJ”) (together, the “Agencies”). Since the pandemic, Americans have seen the cost of their grocery bills rise and politicians on both sides of the aisle have taken notice. President Biden’s 2021 Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy tasked the Agencies with investigating competition in the food industry to address whether breakdowns in the competitive process have caused harm to both consumers and labor. As we look forward to the next presidential administration, Sheppard Mullin DOJ and FTC veterans will offer thoughts and insights into what antitrust enforcement will look like for the Food and Beverage Industry going forward, including: merger review, pricing investigations, and post-employment restrictions.

Speakers:
Ann O’Brien, Partner, Sheppard Mullin
Jared Nagley, Partner, Sheppard Mullin
Joy Siu, Associate, Sheppard Mullin (Moderator)

MCLE

California
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New York
This program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1 credit hour which may be applied toward the Areas of Professional Practice requirement, and is suitable for both transitional and non-transitional attorneys.

*You must attend the full webinar to receive credit.

Questions? Please contact Belinda Ashong.