Strategic Considerations for Corporate Plaintiffs in Multi-District Litigation

Cadwalader attorneys Philip Iovieno, Kristen McAhren, Mark Singer and Mason Eiss recently authored the chapter, “Strategic Considerations for Corporate Plaintiffs in Multi-District Litigation,” in Global Competition Review’s “Americas Antitrust Review 2026.”

The authors trace the origins of multi-district litigation (“MDL”) in antitrust and examine the statutory and procedural gaps that continue to shape their administration. They discuss the challenges monopolization claims pose compared to more common price-fixing cases, as well as the practical complexities corporate plaintiffs face in pursuing claims through the MDL process.

The chapter also highlights recent developments, including the proposed adoption of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16.1, which would establish new management guidelines for MDL proceedings and could significantly reshape the handling of complex antitrust cases.

Read the full chapter here.