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Antitrust Chronicle® – White Collar Defense

Winter 2023, February, Volume 1

Dear Readers, Competition authorities worldwide investigate and prosecute antitrust infringements criminally.  The U.S. Department of Justice, in particular, has famously imposed substantial fines and prison sentences against alleged conspirators, including those located abroad.   These efforts are often coordinated with other competition authorities, as many investigations are global in scope. These efforts have recently been […]

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