DOJ Antitrust Press Releases

DOJ: Former Commercial Roofing Executive Pleads Guilty to Bid Rigging

The Department of Justice announced that Gregg Wallick, former executive of a commercial roofing company, pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to rig bids on roofing projects in Florida. The scheme illegally obtained over $3.5 million and violated the Sherman Act.

DOJ and USPTO Statement of Interest on Innovation Incentives

The Department of Justice and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office filed a statement of interest in a patent infringement case, reaffirming the importance of preserving incentives to innovate. The filing supports the patent owner's ability to seek injunctive relief to prevent infringement, which is crucial for economic growth and competition.

DOJ: Texas Man Sentenced for Antitrust Conspiracy

The Department of Justice announced that Roberto Garcia Villarreal was sentenced to 30 months in prison and a $50,000 fine for his role in a conspiracy to monopolize the international transit industry. The scheme involved price fixing and extorting competitors.