Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, LAW FIRM NEWS: Antitrust attorney Eric Berman joins Venable in Washington, D.C., (Aug 5, 2014)

Eric Berman, an experienced antitrust attorney, has joined Venable LLP as counsel in Washington, D.C., the firm announced yesterday. Berman arrives from Williams Mullen, where he served as a partner and chair of that firm’s Antitrust & Trade Regulation practice.

Berman has handled all areas of antitrust issues, including representing companies before the FTC and the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division in merger reviews and counseling companies and associations on antitrust compliance issues. He also focuses on consumer protection matters governed by the FTC, including working with companies in the home building and construction products, health, weight loss, dietary supplement, and nutrition sectors. Berman has served as lead counsel for companies facing FTC advertising investigations; advised businesses on advertising issues such as claim interpretation, substantiation, and comparative advertising; and helped companies ensure compliance with FTC trade regulation rules, state laws, and Better Business Bureau NAD and NARB decisions.

At Venable, Mr. Berman joins one of the country’s leading consumer protection practices, with particular strength in advertising and marketing law. Mr. Berman also adds antitrust strength to Venable’s already-strong bench of competition lawyers.

“We are delighted to have Eric join us,” said Jeffrey Knowles, chair of the firm’s advertising practice. “His FTC experience and his energy will serve our clients well and will further cement Venable’s position as a top-tier advertising and marketing practice. Eric’s counsel will help ensure that our clients continue to receive the strongest representation on critical competition and consumer protection matters.”

Berman received his J.D. from the George Washington University Law School and his B.S. from Cornell University.

Venable LLP serves clients globally, with more than 600 attorneys in over 70 practice and industry areas, covering corporate and business law, complex litigation, intellectual property, and regulatory and government affairs. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the firm has nine offices located in California, Delaware, Maryland, New York, and Virginia.

Attorneys: Eric Berman and Jeffrey Knowles (Venable LLP)

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