28
October
2025

Lowey Appointed Interim Co-lead Counsel in Containerboard Case

  Key Takeaways: Lowey was appointed Co-Lead Class Counsel in Artuso Pastry Foods Corp. v. Packaging Corporation of America, et al. 1:25-cv-08856 (N.D. Ill.). Plaintiffs allege that the Defendants, large packaging manufacturers, colluded to raise prices on Containerboard Products over 30% between 2020-present. This case is led by Vincent Briganti, Raymond Girnys, Margaret MacLean, Nicole Veno, Xin Huang, and Katherine Boyd.…
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Antitrust

24
October
2025

Lowey’s Pro Bono Granted Client United States Citizenship

Key Takeaways: On October 10th, 2025, Noelle Forde successfully obtained a green card for her pro bono client, Maria Noelle, on behalf of Maria, applied for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, which, once granted, allowed Maria to apply for a green card Maria is now a lawful permanent resident of the United States Lowey is honored to represent Maria and to…
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AntitrustConsumer Protections

16
October
2025

Lowey Defeats Motion to Dismiss against Domino Sugar and United Sugar in Sugar Antitrust Case

On October 15th, 2025, Judge Blackwell denied the motion to dismiss as against the two largest sugar producers in the country, Domino Sugar and United Sugar, on nearly 100 state antitrust, consumer protection, and equitable claims.  In re Granulated Sugar Antitrust Litig., No. 24-mdl-3110 (D. Minn.) (Blackwell, J.). In Sugar, we allege a price fixing and information exchange conspiracy against…
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AntitrustCommodities

11
August
2025

Lowey Secures Settlement with Papa John’s in ‘No-Poaching’ Case

On August 7th, U.S. District Judge Benjamin Beaton approved a preliminary class action settlement with Papa John’s for $5 million for the class. The class consists of over 400,000 former and current Papa John’s employees. The lawsuit alleged that Papa John’s, one of the U.S.’s most well-known pizza restaurant chains with over 5,900 stores in 50 countries and territories, enforced…
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Antitrust

07
July
2025

Former Assistant Attorney General Joseph Nielsen Joins Lowey Dannenberg as Partner

Lowey Dannenberg, P.C. is pleased to welcome its newest partner, Joseph Nielsen, to the firm. Joe built a storied career in private and public roles representing victims of antitrust conspiracies in the technology and pharmaceutical industries. During his 19 years at the Connecticut Attorney General’s Office, Joe gained extensive experience building antitrust cases from the ground up. After years of…
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AntitrustHealthcare