Disconnect Between DOJ Antitrust Division Prosecutors and Criminal Antitrust Bar Results in Unclear Policy and Lack of Trust

Experienced criminal antitrust lawyers in the last few years have observed major changes in policies and procedures at the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division. These changes have led to uncertainty and shaken the trust between defense attorneys and prosecutors, affecting the advice defense attorneys provide to their clients in Division investigations and prosecutions.  Specifically, among other things, the Division has largely abandoned its long-standing practice of providing targ