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Meet the Law Firms Behind the Major Gasoline Antitrust Class Action

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Burns Charest Among Four Law Firms for Plaintiffs in Shale Oil Antitrust Laws | Texas Lawyer
















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In effect, the defendants’ cartel is a “per se unlawful restraint of trade” under state antitrust and competition laws, the complaint alleges.

April 16, 2024 at 03:29 PM

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What You Need to Know

  • Dallas firm Burns Charest is onboard a coalition of law firms seeking to certify an antitrust class action against shale oil producers.
  • The lawsuit, filed in New Mexico federal court, is the latest in a series of suits against the largest independent shale oil producers.
  • Plaintiffs allege they conspired with each other and with OPEC to restrict production to keep gasoline prices higher.

The Dallas firm Burns Charest is lending its expertise as part of a coalition of law firms seeking to certify an antitrust class action against shale oil producers accused of price fixing.

The lawsuit, which can be viewed on Law.com Radar, was filed in federal court in the District of New Mexico, where Chris Dodd of Dodd Law Office is local counsel.

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