Jacqueline K. Shipchandler and Timothy Newman, Author at AntitrustConnect Blog

By Jacqueline K. Shipchandler and Timothy Newman

Jacqueline Shipchandler, Of Counsel at Haynes and Boone, concentrates her practice on antitrust and competition issues including government civil and criminal investigations, private antitrust litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and antitrust counseling. Her practice also includes white collar criminal defense, including government investigations and internal corporate investigations.

Tim Newman, an Associate at Haynes and Boone, concentrates his practice on antitrust counseling, internal investigations, parallel criminal and civil litigation, and commercial litigation. He has advised clients--both individuals and organizations--in the telecommunications, retail, financial services, and health care industries.

Conspiracy to Restrain Trade, FTC Enforcement

Information Sharing: Still Risky After All These Years

Jacqueline K. Shipchandler and Timothy Newman/May 31, 2012 /Leave a comment

Two recent antitrust matters serve as reminders that exchanging sensitive information with business competitors can pose significant antitrust risks – particularly when companies stray from the “safety zones” established by the federal antitrust enforcement authorities. From an antitrust perspective, agreements to exchange information present significant risks. An information exchange has the potential to facilitate unlawful…