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California Supreme Court Echoes U.S. Supreme Court In Case Involving Settlement Deemed To Be Anticompetitive. Previously We Reported: Ingenious Settlement May Be Anticompetitive Because Of The “Market Power Derived From The Patent.”

August 6, 2015 by admin

Anticompetitive

A drug company patented a drug [drug company #1] and a generic drug manufacturer [drug company #2] filed applications for generic drugs modeled after the patented drug. #1 brought an action against #2 claiming patent infringement. After the Food and Drug Administration approved the generic product, #1 and #2 entered into a settlement whereby #2 […]

Filed Under: Antitrust Law News, California Supreme Court Law News, Legal News Tagged With: § 16700, § 17200, 133 S.Ct. 2223, 186 L.Ed.2d 343, 187 Cal.Rptr.3d 632, 348 P.3d 845, 61 Cal.4th 116, Bus. & Prof. Code § 16700, Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200, Business and Professions Code section 16700, Business and Professions Code section 17200, section 16700, section 17200

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Tenant Not Paying Rent? Here’s What California Landlords Can Legally Do

May 8, 2026 By Mark Mellor

Managing an investment property usually goes smoothly until the first of the month comes and goes without a deposit. Dealing with a tenant not paying rent is one of the most stressful situations a property owner can face. You rely on that income to cover mortgages, taxes, and … Read More...

A Guide to Understanding “Material Breach” in Construction Contracts

May 4, 2026 By Mark Mellor

Building a new home or renovating an office space is a major project. You hire contractors, sign agreements, and expect the work to be completed as promised. But what happens when things go completely off track? If a contractor fails to deliver on the core promises of your … Read More...

Essential Elements for a Strong Shareholder Agreement in California

May 1, 2026 By Mark Mellor

Imagine you and your college roommate finally open that tech consultancy you’ve been dreaming about. The launch party is great, clients are signing up, and revenue is flowing. But two years later, your partner decides they want to move to a cabin in the woods and stop working, … Read More...

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