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Vic Domen

Partner
Washington, DC
About

Government antitrust investigations and prosecutions lawyer Vic Domen brings a unique perspective to understanding the priorities of government agencies and the challenges his clients may encounter. Regarded as a top-three US antitrust enforcer, Vic previously worked for the Tennessee Attorney General's Office, where he served as its senior antitrust counsel. For nearly 20 years, Vic was the lead lawyer in the investigation and prosecution of federal and state antitrust matters brought on behalf of the State of Tennessee.

As a past chair of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) Multistate Antitrust Task Force, Vic organized and often led the antitrust investigation and litigation efforts of state attorneys general. He coordinated antitrust enforcement efforts with officials at the Antitrust Division of the US Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and international antitrust enforcement agencies. Vic has reviewed and investigated hundreds of nonprofit mergers, dissolutions, and sales of assets with a special focus on hospital and healthcare transactions, including Tennessee's granting of a Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA) to Ballad Health. He was also a key drafter of Tennessee's current Nonprofit Act (2015) governing the activities of nonprofit entities in the state.

Areas of FocusAntitrust and CompetitionWhite Collar and Corporate CrimeMergers and AcquisitionsHealthcareHealthcare AntitrustLife SciencesRegulatory and Government AffairsEnvironmental, Social and GovernanceTechnology
Bar admissionsDistrict of ColumbiaTennessee
CourtsSupreme Court of the United StatesUnited States Court of Appeals for the Sixth CircuitUnited States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia CircuitUnited States District Court for the District of Columbia

EXPERIENCE

  • Antitrust Counsel for Multiple Autonomous Vehicle Companies
Hospital Mergers
  • Wellmont/Mountain States COPA (2018)
  • Vanderbilt University/Vanderbilt Univ. Medical Center (2016)
Antitrust Multistate Litigation and Investigations
  • United States v United Sugar Corporation et al.
  • T-Mobile/Sprint Merger Investigation
  • Ohio, et al. v. American Express, et al.
  • United States, et al. v. Anthem, Inc., et al.
  • LIBOR AG Settlements with Barclays, Deutsche Bank and Citibank
  • Beltone v TN Board of Hearing Instrument Specialist (State Action)
  • Anthem/Cigna and Aetna/Humana Health Insurance Investigation
  • Apple v. United States, et al. (Electronic Books)
  • State of Florida, et al. v. Dollar Tree, Inc.; Family Dollar Settlement
  • FTC, et al. v. Sysco Corp, et al. Merger Review and Litigation
  • U.S. et al. v Ticketmaster/Live Nation Settlement
  • Florida, et al v. Service Corp. Int'l et al. Merger Review and Settlement
  • U.S., et al. v. US Airways Group, et al.
Education
  • J.D., Rutgers University
  • B.A., Vanderbilt University

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

The Legal 500 United States

  • Recommended, Civil Litigation/Class Action: Defense (2024)
  • Recommended, State Attorneys General (2024)
  • Recommended, General Commercial Disputes (2021)
  • Recommended , Merger Control (2020)

Publications and media

  • Co-Author, "Price Gouging Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic," Competition Policy International, September 2020
  • Co-Author, "Government Contractors Beware: Implications of the DOA New Procurement collusion Strike Force," The Antitrust Source, June 2020
  • Co-Author, "Antitrust Agencies' COVID-19 Response: Federal and State Authorities Warn Against Price Gouging," International Law Office, April 2020
  • Co-author, "FTC and DOJ Release 2020 Draft Vertical Merger Guidelines for Public Comment," January 2020

Seminars

Vic frequently speaks to groups regarding state and federal antitrust laws and the Tennessee Nonprofit Act. These groups include the ABA and AHLA, nonprofit boards and employees.. In addition, Vic speaks to various groups regarding government investigations, bribery, and extortion.

Media Mentions

  • Quoted, "Despite Political Differences, State AGs Work Across Party Lines on Antitrust Issues," FTC Watch, October 2020
  • Quoted, "Tuna's Downfall Seen as Antitrust Warning to Chicken, Beef CEOs," Bloomberg Law, June 2020

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Competition Editorial Advisory Board, Law360 (2021, 2022)
  • Co-Chair, Antitrust Section 2019 Consumer Protection Conference for American Bar Association
  • National Association of Attorneys General, Member and Chair, Antitrust Task Force (2015-2018)
  • Antitrust Section leadership, including a term on the Leadership Council, American Bar Association (2015-2024)
  • Institute for Consumer Antitrust Studies Board (2019-2024)

My latest insights

Publication

FTC passes rule prohibiting “junk fees” for live-event tickets and short-term lodging

19 December 2024 .4 minute read

Past event

The future of competition law: What to expect under a new administration

12 November 2024 .1 minute read

Publication

FTC finalizes "click-to-cancel" rule: Top points

17 October 2024 .4 minute read

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