Consideration on the application of antitrust law to the labor sector

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In recent years, the US Department of Justice has focused on antitrust enforcement in the labor market and human resources arena, and the number of collective and private proceedings in that area is on the rise. In this area as well, Mr. Hemlock provides advice on the outline of laws and regulations, the latest enforcement status, and how to strengthen the compliance system to avoid legal risks.

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Adam C. Hemlock, Partner

Adam Hemlock is a partner in the antitrust department of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. His practice focuses on antitrust criminal and civil investigations and litigation. He has represented numerous clients in criminal antitrust investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice and has served as lead counsel and counsel for clients under investigation in the EU, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Brazil, and other jurisdictions. He has also handled a variety of private monopolization litigation, including monopoly transactions, bundling, joint ventures, and class boycotts, as well as numerous cartel-related class actions throughout the U.S. He has also served as lead counsel for clients under investigation in the EU, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and Brazil. In addition, he advises clients on a broad range of antitrust matters, including patent pools, alliances and collaborations with industry peers, vertical agreements, and mergers and acquisitions. His antitrust work has been recognized in both the civil and criminal arenas, and he has been lauded in various legal and business publications as a "really exceptional lawyer" for his "business sense and practical advice".