DOJ Antitrust Division Brings First Criminal No-Poach Case

The Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division has obtained its first criminal indictment based on an illegal conspiracy between two companies that agreed not to solicit each other’s employees — a so-called “no-poach” agreement. This marks a significant milestone — although the Antitrust Division has warned since 2016 that it would begin criminally prosecuting unlawful no-poach agreements, it has taken only civil action, until now......
By: Vinson & Elkins LLP

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