Paul M. Thompson

Paul M. Thompson focuses his practice on white-collar criminal defense, congressional investigations and appellate matters. He is a current member of the Firm-wide Management Committee and a former member of the Firm’s Executive Committee. From 2011 to 2015, Paul served as partner-in-charge of the Washington, DC office. Read Paul M. Thompson's full bio.

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Jury Gives Auto Parts Manufacturer a Pass on DOJ Conspiracy Claims

By Stefan M. Meisner, Lisa A. Peterson, Mary Strimel & Paul M. Thompson on December 12, 2017

Posted in Cartel Enforcement, DOJ Developments

On November 29, 2017, a Japanese auto parts manufacturer and its US subsidiary defeated the US Department of Justice’s claims that the companies conspired with others to fix prices and rig bids for automotive body sealing products. The case involved a rare trial involving criminal antitrust charges. After 13 days of trial, a jury returned…

DOJ and FTC Release New Antitrust Guidelines for International Enforcement and Cooperation

By Ashley L. McMahon, Stefan M. Meisner & Paul M. Thompson on January 20, 2017

Posted in DOJ Developments, FTC Developments

On Friday, January 13, 2017, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released the new Antitrust Guidelines for International Enforcement and Cooperation. These guidelines were jointly developed by the agencies and serve to update the Antitrust Enforcement Guidelines for International Operations that have been in place since April 1995. The new guidelines…