Anti-Trust Issues

Date: Thursday, April 24, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM MT / 09:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter(s): Dan Hall, GROWMARK
Learning Objectives:
What you will learn:
• What are the antitrust statutes and rules governing business?
• What distinguishes a rule-of-reason standard from per se antitrust violations?
• What needs to be considered when conducting a joint venture's risk assessment?
• How can a joint venture's risk of antitrust violation(s) be mitigated?
• Is it safe today to enter into agreements that restrict resale prices?
• When are bundled prices, loyalty discounts and exclusive dealing acceptable and when are they likely to be problematic?
• And more.
Field of Study: Business Law
Program Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Delivery Method: Group Internet-based
Prerequisite(s): No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
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Course Description

Running afoul of antitrust rules can result in class actions and treble damage litigation as well as government enforcement and adverse publicity. Are you prepared to do business in a compliant manner that will avoid these problems for your company? Can you recognize the pitfalls and issues that should make you run, not walk, to the company attorney? You will after attending this program, with the purpose of developing an understanding of key Antitrust principles. Touching on the basic statutes in the U.S., we will discuss distribution, marketing, and government enforcement, as well as joint ventures and sharing information with business partners and competitors, this program will offer you practical advice on what works and what doesn’t.

Presenter and Moderator Bios
Daniel Hall is Deputy General Counsel for GROWMARK, Inc. He reports to the Vice President and General Counsel, Brent Bostrom.

Dan received his undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University in 1981, and his law degree from the University of Illinois in 1984. He became Deputy General Counsel in 2006 after serving as Assistant General Counsel since 1999. Prior to GROWMARK, Hall worked for eleven years at the IAA Office of the General Counsel (1986-1997) and two years with the law firm Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen (1997-1999). Prior to joining the staff of the IAA, he practiced at a private law firm in Peoria, Illinois from 1984-1986. Dan was appointed Corporate Compliance Officer for GROWMARK, Inc., GROWMARK FS, LLC, and Seedway, LLC in 2003, and he held that position until December 2009.

Dan and his wife, Jani, their son, John, and daughter, Kaitlyn, live in Bloomington. Dan also has two adult daughters, Beth and Sarah, of Canton, Illinois, and another son, Marcel, of North Potomac, Maryland.

Cost
$56.00 for NSAC Members / $70.00 for Non-Members

Delivery System

• All programs are delivered using the Zoom platform.
• Confirmations will include log-in instructions.
• Participants are able to participate using any device with an Internet connect (if the device does not have speakers, the participant can also dial-in) or they can participate with audio only by dialing in.
• All registrants will receive a link to the CLN’s recording by email within 48 business hours of event’s conclusion.
• There will be assistance available to help with technical and connectivity issues up to 10 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.

Registration

All registration is done on-line and each guest must provide their name and email address to participate. All NSAC members may register for free. Non-members may register for a nominal fee.

Refund Policy

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Additional Information

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