Amici Back CoStar’s Review Bid For Rival’s Antitrust Claims

By Editorial Team

A technology industry coalition, Chamber of Progress, along with other parties, is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to grant commercial real estate information company CoStar’s review petition. This comes after a Ninth Circuit ruling revived a business rival’s antitrust counterclaims.

The amicus brief filed in support of CoStar’s review bid highlights the significance of the case and the potential implications for antitrust law in the technology and real estate sectors.

The case involves CoStar Group Inc., a major player in the commercial real estate information industry, and its business rival, which has brought forward antitrust counterclaims against CoStar.

Several prominent law firms, including Latham & Watkins, Law Offices of Curtis V. Trinko, Lehotsky Keller, Quinn Emanuel, and Sidley Austin, are involved in representing the parties in this legal battle.

Notable companies such as Eaton Corp. PLC, Information Inc., Linkline Communications Inc., Meritor Inc., Microsoft Corp., Novell Inc., Pacific Bells LLC, and Verizon Communications Inc. are also mentioned in connection with the case.

The amici supporting CoStar’s review petition emphasize the need for clarity and consistency in antitrust law to ensure fair competition and innovation in the marketplace.

The involvement of the Chamber of Progress and other parties underscores the broader implications of this legal dispute beyond the specific interests of the parties involved.

As the case continues to unfold, it is expected to shed light on important legal principles and interpretations related to antitrust law, particularly in the context of the technology and real estate industries.