Lisa Phelan to Speak on “Hot Topics in Criminal Law” at the Canadian Bar Association’s Competition Law Fall Conference

Morrison Foerster’s Global Antitrust Law co-chair, Lisa Phelan, will speak on the panel “Hot Topics in Criminal Law” during the Canadian Bar Association’s 2024 Competition Law Fall Conference. Lisa will join an esteemed panel of antitrust experts to share their perspectives on the current state of cartel enforcement, including:

• No-poach/wage fixing criminal enforcement trends in Canada and abroad.
• What to expect in the US following recent losses by DOJ in labor market cases and whether these developments will be a proper blueprint for Canadian enforcement.
• The usage of immunity/leniency programs in the face of significant civil implications of admitting involvement in criminal conspiracy, debarment implications, etc.
• The impact of the frequent decisions by the Competition Bureau and Public Prosecution Service of Canada not to prosecute non-leniency.

The Canadian Bar Association’s Competition Law Fall Conference is renowned for its insightful discussions on the latest developments and trends in competition law. For more information and registration, visit the event’s page.