FTC Sues Cephalon For Anticompetitive Side Deals In Reverse Settlements
Executive Summary
The Federal Trade Commission is once again challenging reverse settlements between a brand name company and its would-be generic competitors. This time around, the agency is focusing on side deals tacked onto the settlements, contending they constitute unfair competition
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