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Speeches & Presentations

• "Antitrust/Intellectual Property Intersection: Practice Pointers," Widener University/DuPont IP Seminar (September 2010). Speaker: Wm. Randolph Smith.
• "What Happens When the FTC Calls: An Antitrust Primer for Retailers Focused on Pending Mall Consolidation," National Retail Tenants Association Webinar (March 23, 2010). Moderator: Gregory D. Call; Panelists: Robert A. Lipstein and Wm. Randolph Smith.
• "Collaborate, Consolidate or Die?: Corporate Development and Antitrust Enforcement in a Global Economic Crisis," Crowell & Moring Webinar (September 22, 2009). Co-Presenters: Wm. Randolph Smith and Robert A. Lipstein.
• U.S. Merger Enforcement In An Economic Crisis: Global Competition Conference (May 15, 2009). Speaker: Wm. Randolph Smith
• "Antitrust Update," ABA Corporate Counseling Committee Webinar (October 11, 2007). Presenters: Wm. Randolph Smith, Kent A. Gardiner, Jeane A. Thomas, Robert Lipstein, Christopher E. Ondeck, Bridget E. Calhoun, Daniel A. Sasse, Werner Berg and Thomas De Meese.
• "A Little Bit of Knowledge is a Dangerous Thing: Antitrust Risks for the Unwary," AdvaMed (Medical Device) Conference (September 2007). Presenter: Wm. Randolph Smith.
• "Trends and Developments in Global Competition Law - International Merger Control," The Interdisciplinary Centre for Competition Law and Policy (ICC) and Crowell & Moring LLP Annual Conference 2007, Queen Mary University of London (May 2007). Presenter: Wm. Randolph Smith.
• "Antitrust In the Life Cycle of a Deal," Garrett Corporate and Securities Law Institute, Northwestern University School of Law (May 2006). Panelist: Wm. Randolph Smith.
• "Economics in Merger Control," International Bar Association Annual Meeting, presented with FTC Economics Director and EC Merger Task Force Head (September 2003). Presenter: Wm. Randolph Smith.
• "Antitrust Trends in the Biotech Industry," BIO 2003 Annual Convention, with FTC Commissioner (June 2003). Panel Moderator: Wm. Randolph Smith.
• "Antitrust Past, Present and Future," Panel of DOJ and FTC Officials (August 2001). Moderator: Wm. Randolph Smith.
• "Antitrust and E-Business," 14th Annual Georgetown University Advanced Computer and Internet Law Institute (March 2001). Speaker: Wm. Randolph Smith.
• "Trial of A Rule of Reason Case," ABA Antitrust Section Spring Meeting (April 1998). Speaker: Wm. Randolph Smith.

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Publications

• "Conduct Remedies: A Major Change In DOJ Merger Cases," Law360 (October 4, 2012). Co-Authors: Wm. Randolph Smith, Robert A. Lipstein, Michael G. Van Arsdall, and Timothy (Ty) Carson.
• Antitrust Special Report: "In Hard Times, Companies Look to Joint Ventures," The National Law Journal (November 2, 2009). Co-Authors: Robert A. Lipstein, Wm. Randolph Smith and Shawn R. Johnson.
• "Merger Enforcement: Are The Antitrust Agencies on a Collision Course with Wall Street?," Bloomberg Law Reports: Antitrust & Trade, Vol. 2, No. 6 (June 2009). Co-Authors: Wm. Randolph Smith and Shawn R. Johnson.
• "Merger Enforcement In An Obama Administration," Competition Law360 (December 31, 2008). Author: Wm. Randolph Smith.
• "Industry Insight: Parlor Tricks," The Deal (November 6, 2006). Co-Authors: Wm. Randolph Smith, Jeffrey H. Howard and Christopher E. Ondeck.
• "Trade Associations and Other Information Exchange Programmes in the US: What Enforcers Prohibit, What They Require," Global Competition Review of the Americas (October 2006). Co-Authors: Wm. Randolph Smith, Christopher E. Ondeck and Michael G. Van Arsdall.
• "Application of US Antitrust Law in the Telecommunications Industry in an Era of Rapid Change," Antitrust Review of the Americas 2006 (September 2005). Co-Authors: Wm. Randolph Smith, Jeffrey Blumenfeld and Robert M. Halperin.
• Federal Trade Commission B2B Workshop, (June 29-30, 2000). Co-Authors: Wm. Randolph Smith, Jeane A. Thomas and Monya A. Phillip.
• "Responding to Kodak: How to Defend Your Company's Aftermarket," Corporate Counsellor (January & February 1996). Co-Authors: Kent A. Gardiner and Wm. Randolph Smith.

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Client Alerts & Newsletters

• "FTC Requires More Documents With Revised HSR Notification Form," Antitrust Law Alert (July 7, 2011). Contacts: Wm. Randolph Smith, Robert A. Lipstein, Shawn R. Johnson.
• "FTC and DOJ Issue Final Version of Revised Merger Guidelines," Antitrust Law Alert (August 20, 2010). Contacts: Wm. Randolph Smith, Robert A. Lipstein, Shawn R. Johnson, Robert B. McNary.
• "FTC, DOJ Issue Revised Merger Guidelines," Antitrust Law Alert (April 20, 2010). Contacts: Robert A. Lipstein, Wm. Randolph Smith, Shawn R. Johnson.
• "FTC, Whole Foods Reach Agreement on Wild Oats Acquisition," Antitrust Law Alert (March 9, 2009). Contacts: Wm. Randolph Smith, Robert A. Lipstein, Ryan C. Tisch.
• "High Noon: DOJ and FTC Shootout Over Report on Single Firm Conduct," Antitrust Law Alert (September 8, 2008). Contacts: Wm. Randolph Smith, Ryan C. Tisch.
• "FTC Wins Reversal in Whole Foods," Antitrust Law Alert (July 31, 2008). Contacts: Wm. Randolph Smith, Christopher E. Ondeck, Shawn R. Johnson.
• "Nine West Steps into Leegin's Shoes: FTC Modifies 2000 Consent Order," Antitrust Law Alert (May 8, 2008). Contacts: Wm. Randolph Smith, Bridget E. Calhoun, Ryan C. Tisch.
• "Antitrust/IP Interface: D.C. Circuit Reverses FTC in Rambus Case Involving Alleged Deception of Standards Development Organization," Antitrust Law Alert (April 24, 2008). Contacts: Robert A. Lipstein, Wm. Randolph Smith.
• "Key HSR Filing Threshold Will Increase To $63.1 Million As Of Feb. 28," Antitrust Law Alert (January 30, 2008). Contacts: Wm. Randolph Smith, Jeane A. Thomas, Shawn R. Johnson.
• "EU Ruling Deals Blow to Microsoft," Antitrust Law Alert (September 17, 2007). Contacts: Werner Berg, Wm. Randolph Smith.
• "Practical Considerations Arising From Supreme Court's Leegin Decision Overturning Per Se Treatment of Minimum Resale Price Maintenance Agreements," Antitrust Law Alert (June 28, 2007). Contacts: Wm. Randolph Smith, Robert A. Lipstein, Ryan C. Tisch.
• "Senators Grill Antitrust Officials over Lax Merger Enforcement," Antitrust Law Alert (March 9, 2007). Contacts: Robert A. Lipstein, Wm. Randolph Smith.
• "FTC Issues New HSR Thresholds," Antitrust Law Alert (January 16, 2007). Contacts: Wm. Randolph Smith, Jeane A. Thomas, Shawn R. Johnson.
• "DOJ Issues Merger Process Reforms," Antitrust Law Alert (December 18, 2006). Contacts: Wm. Randolph Smith, Jeane A. Thomas, Shawn R. Johnson.
• "Re: KSR International Co. v. Teleflex, Inc.," Antitrust Law Alert (November 30, 2006). Contacts: Jeffrey H. Howard, Wm. Randolph Smith, Michael J. Songer.
• "Re: Oral Argument in Weyerhaeuser Co. v. SS-Simmons Hardwood Lumber Co. ," Antitrust Law Alert (November 29, 2006). Contacts: Jeffrey H. Howard, Wm. Randolph Smith.
• "The Oral Argument in Bell Atlantic Corp. v. Twombly," Antitrust Law Alert (November 28, 2006). Contacts: Jeffrey H. Howard, Wm. Randolph Smith.
• "FTC, DOJ Hold Hearings On Refusals to Deal With Rivals Under Sherman Act," Antitrust Law Alert (July 20, 2006). Contacts: Wm. Randolph Smith, Ryan C. Tisch.
• "European Commission Revises Guidelines for Setting Fines in Antitrust Cases," Antitrust Law Alert (June 28, 2006). Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Wm. Randolph Smith.
• "FTC and DOJ Allow Electronic HSR Filings," Antitrust Law Alert (June 21, 2006). Contacts: Wm. Randolph Smith, Shawn R. Johnson.
• "FTC/DOJ Report Pushes Competition for Health Care Industry Ills," Health Law 'In The News' (July 26, 2004). Contacts: Arthur N. Lerner, Wm. Randolph Smith, Jody Goodman, Barbara H. Ryland.

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In the News

• Randy Smith: The Man Major Telecom Players Call Upon to Clear Antitrust Hurdles
  June 30, 2007 —
  
  Chair of Crowell & Moring’s Antitrust Group Wm. Randolph Smith is featured in Of Counsel. During the interview Smith talks about his career, the legal profession, and opines on why he decided to practice in the area of antitrust.
  
  June 2007 – Of Counsel, Vol. 26, No. 6
  
• DOJ Defends Recent Record of Antitrust Division
  January 8, 2007 — Legal Times
  
  William Randolph Smith, head of Crowell & Moring’s Antitrust Group, is featured in Legal Times for his comments on the DOJ’s track record for going to trial on recent proposed mergers.
  
  
• On The Horn: Firms Prepare for the AT&T-BellSouth Merger
  March 13, 2006 — Legal Times, Inadmissible
  
  

  Crowell & Moring is cited as lead antitrust counsel for AT&T in its acquisition of BellSouth Corp. The deal is the third major antitrust matter for which Crowell & Moring has advised the organization. Last year, Crowell & Moring played a similar role for SBC Communications Inc. in its $16 billion acquisition of AT&T Corp, and in 2003 the firm advised SBC/Cingular Wireless in its $41 billion acquisition of AT&T Wireless. 

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Firm News & Announcements

Apr.25.2013	Crowell & Moring Named Finalist in Global Competition Review's Third Annual "GCR Awards"
Dec.03.2012	Crowell & Moring Antitrust Group Featured in Global Competition Review's 13th Edition "GCR 100" in D.C. and New York
Sep.04.2012	The Best Lawyers in America 2013 Recognizes 44 Crowell & Moring Attorneys
Sep.01.2012	Super Lawyers 2012 Recognizes 42 Crowell & Moring Attorneys
Jun.07.2012	Chambers USA Ranks 45 Crowell & Moring Attorneys and 18 Leading Practice Areas Among Best in U.S.
Feb.01.2012	Crowell & Moring Antitrust Group Featured in Global Competition Review's "GCR 100" and "New York's Finest" Special Reports
Dec.15.2011	Seven Crowell & Moring Attorneys Included in Washingtonian’s 2011 “Top Lawyers” Issue
Aug.30.2011	The Best Lawyers in America 2012 Recognizes 43 Crowell & Moring Attorneys
Jun.10.2011	Chambers USA Ranks Crowell & Moring Attorneys and Leading Practice Areas Among Best In U.S.
Jun.09.2011	Crowell & Moring Antitrust Group Featured In Global Competition Review’s "GCR 100" and "U.S. Government Antitrust" Surveys
Jun.01.2011	28 Crowell & Moring Lawyers Recognized by The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2011
Sep.01.2010	Super Lawyers 2010 Recognizes 36 Crowell & Moring Attorneys
Jul.01.2010	28 Crowell & Moring Lawyers Recognized by The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2010
Jun.11.2010	Chambers USA Ranks 42 Crowell & Moring Attorneys and 14 Practice Areas as Among Best In Class
May.01.2010	Ten Crowell & Moring Lawyers and Nine Practice Areas Ranked in PLC Which Lawyer?
Feb.01.2010	Crowell & Moring Antitrust Group Featured In Global Competition Review's Annual "GCR 100" List
Sep.01.2009	Super Lawyers 2009 Recognizes 39 Crowell & Moring Attorneys
Jul.01.2009	21 Crowell & Moring Lawyers Recognized by The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2009
Jul.23.2008	16 Crowell & Moring Lawyers Recognized by The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2008
Jun.13.2008	Chambers USA Ranks 33 Crowell & Moring Attorneys and 13 Practice Areas as Among Best In Class
Mar.28.2008	Crowell & Moring LLP Antitrust Group Recognized as One of The Elite GCR 100
Mar.27.2008	Eight Crowell & Moring Lawyers Ranked In PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook
Sep.11.2007	The Best Lawyers in America 2008 Recognizes 34 Crowell & Moring Attorneys
Jun.21.2007	Chambers USA Ranks 28 Crowell & Moring Attorneys and 13 Practice Areas
Apr.12.2007	Seven Crowell & Moring Attorneys Ranked in PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook
Apr.02.2007	Crowell & Moring Client AT&T Receives Court Approval For AT&T-SBC Merger Government Settlement
Oct.27.2005	Crowell & Moring LLP Client SBC Communications Inc. Receives Clearance From U.S. Department of Justice For Merger With AT&T
Aug.04.2005	Crowell & Moring LLP Assists United Technologies Corporation's Pratt & Whitney Division in Obtaining Antitrust Clearance For Acquisition of Boeing's Rocketdyne Propulsion & Power