Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, LAW FIRM NEWS: Daniel F. McInnis joins Thompson Hine in Washington, D.C., (Apr 17, 2014)

Daniel F. McInnis has joined Thompson Hine LLP in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as a partner in the Business Litigation group, the firm recently announced. McInnis handles all the major aspects of the practice, including civil litigation, cartel matters, mergers and acquisitions, and counseling. He previously practiced at Akin Gump LLP.

McInnis’s antitrust practice focuses on civil litigation, government inquiries, Department of Justice grand jury criminal investigations and related class action lawsuits, as well as substantive agency reviews of mergers and acquisitions. He has represented clients in connection with antitrust investigations of mergers and acquisitions, including over 20 investigated deals, either through the Hart-Scott-Rodino process or post-deal investigations. He has counseled and represented clients on matters involving merger and acquisition investigations by the Justice Department and FTC in diverse industries such as supermarket retailing, soft drinks, commodities, oil and gas, and advertising. In addition, he has significant experience in antitrust counseling and designing and implementing effective antitrust compliance programs.

In addition to his antitrust work, McInnis also has extensive experience in handling consumer protection investigations and enforcement actions by the FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection and state and local law enforcement officials, including the investigation of companies for deceptive or unfair acts or practices. He also represents clients in private litigation under state consumer protection statutes and the Lanham Act, and provides guidance on appropriate advertising and marketing practices.

“Dan is a great fit for the office and the firm. His extensive background in antitrust work further enhances our existing practice,” said David A. Wilson, Washington office partner-in-charge. “As we continue to expand our Washington presence, his significant experience as a full-service antitrust lawyer will be a tremendous benefit to our clients. We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome him to the firm.”

McInnis received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and his B.A. from Yale University.

Thompson Hine LLP is a business law firm with more than 350 attorneys located in offices in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, New York, and Washington, D.C. Established in 1911, the firm serves premier businesses worldwide and counsels clients across 33 practice and industry groups, covering 144 areas of the law.

Attorneys: Daniel F. McInnis (Thompson Hine LLP)

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