Paul M. Thompson
Subscribe to Paul M. Thompson's PostsPaul M. Thompson is the Managing Partner of the Washington, DC office and also serves as the Firm’s Pro Bono Litigation Partner. Paul previously served on McDermott’s Executive and Management Committees and, from 2011 to 2015, he also served a previous term as Managing Partner of the Washington, DC office. Read Paul M. Thompson's full bio.
Jury Gives Auto Parts Manufacturer a Pass on DOJ Conspiracy Claims
By Lisa A. Peterson, Mary Strimel, Paul M. Thompson and McDermott Will & Emery on Dec 12, 2017
Posted In Cartel Enforcement, DOJ Developments
On November 29, 2017, a Japanese auto parts manufacturer and its US subsidiary defeated the US Department of Justice’s claims that the companies conspired with others to fix prices and rig bids for automotive body sealing products. The case involved a rare trial involving criminal antitrust charges. After 13 days of trial, a jury returned...
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DOJ and FTC Release New Antitrust Guidelines for International Enforcement and Cooperation
By Paul M. Thompson and McDermott Will & Emery on Jan 20, 2017
Posted In DOJ Developments, FTC Developments
On Friday, January 13, 2017, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released the new Antitrust Guidelines for International Enforcement and Cooperation. These guidelines were jointly developed by the agencies and serve to update the Antitrust Enforcement Guidelines for International Operations that have been in place since April 1995. The new guidelines...
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