The E.U. Leniency Program and U.S. Civil Discovery Rules: A Fraternal Fight?

Authors

Roberto Grasso, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

Abstract

This Note provides a European perspective on the issues raised by In re Rubber Chemicals Antitrust Litigation (Rubber Chemicals), and expresses concern regarding the inconsistent approach taken by U.S. courts to the discoverability of the Leniency submissions. This Note also warns that this inconsistency may have a chilling effect on participation in the E.U. Leniency Program and may thus impede enforcement of European anti-cartel law.

Recommended Citation

Roberto Grasso, The E.U. Leniency Program and U.S. Civil Discovery Rules: A Fraternal Fight?, 29 Mich. J. Int'l L. 565 (2008).
Available at: https://repository.law.umich.edu/mjil/vol29/iss3/3