DOJ Reaffirms Stance on Algorithmic Price Fixing, While Federal Judge Dismisses Price Fixing Complaint Against Software Company — AI: The Washington Report

On March 27, the Department of Justice Antitrust Division submitted a Statement of Interest (SOI) in a pricing algorithm case, in which it continues to argue that the use of third-party algorithmic price devices may constitute a violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act. The SOI is notable because it is the first judicial filing on the issue by the Antitrust Division since AAG Slater, whose name appears on the filing, came on board. The SOI indicates that the Trump administration will continue...
By: Mintz - Antitrust Viewpoints

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