Daniel Powers
Subscribe to Daniel Powers's PostsDaniel (Dan) Powers focuses his practice on antitrust litigation, counseling and regulatory matters. He assists clients in a variety of industries, including health care, pharmaceuticals, mobile communications, aerospace and defense. Read Daniel Powers' full bio.
FTC’s Reporting Rule for Pharmaceutical Patent Transfers Upheld
By Daniel Powers on Jun 4, 2014
Posted In FTC Developments, IP Antitrust
On May 30, 2014, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled in favor of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a dispute with the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) regarding the Commission’s authority to require the pharmaceutical industry to report certain transfers of exclusive patent rights under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR)...
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FTC Commissioner Wright Renews Calls for Section 5 Guidelines
By Daniel Powers on Dec 4, 2013
Posted In FTC Developments
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commissioner Joshua Wright continues to press for a “policy statement” that would define, and perhaps limit, the scope of the FTC’s authority to police unfair methods of competition under Section 5 of the FTC Act. Commissioner Wright first advanced his proposed policy statement in June 2013. A lively debate has ensued,...
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New York State Publishes Draft Certificate of Public Advantage Regulations
By Daniel Powers on Sep 25, 2013
Posted In Healthcare Antitrust
The New York Department of Health recently published a proposed regulation that lays out the rules governing the issuance of certificates of public advantage for health care collaborations within the state. To read the full article please click here.
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FTC Wins NC Dental State Action Case
By Daniel Powers on Jun 4, 2013
Posted In FTC Developments, Healthcare Antitrust
by Daniel Powers On May 31, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recorded yet another victory in its continuing efforts to limit the scope and application of antitrust immunity under the state action doctrine. The Fourth Circuit ruled that the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners’ efforts to block non-dentists from providing teeth-whitening services was...
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