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Kari Ferver

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Areas of Focus

Overview

Kari effectively represents clients in complex and fast-paced antitrust and litigation matters, particularly in the healthcare space. She works closely with clients and colleagues to assess difficult and novel legal issues and craft associated strategies. Kari regularly drafts substantive motions and complaints; prepares corporate representatives for depositions; and communicates with clients about litigation developments and industry updates.

In her antitrust practice, Kari represents several large corporations in actions against pharmaceutical manufacturers related to anticompetitive practices. She has litigated allegations related to reverse payment settlements, market allocation and other anticompetitive agreements, price fixing, and other restraints of trade under both federal and state antitrust laws. Kari also represents clients in complex commercial litigation and arbitration matters related to contract disputes and fraud.

She received her J.D., summa cum laude, from the University of California, Irvine and worked as a research assistant for law professor and noted antitrust scholar Christopher Leslie. She has also served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Josephine Staton. Before she became an attorney, Kari represented clients seeking Social Security disability benefits at administrative hearings. She remains involved with Social Security disability work via pro bono trainings and consultations.

Career & Education

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    • University of California, Irvine, B.A., summa cum laude, Criminology, Law & Society, 2006
    • University of California, Irvine, M.A., Social Ecology, 2009
    • University of California, Irvine School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2021
    • University of California, Irvine, B.A., summa cum laude, Criminology, Law & Society, 2006
    • University of California, Irvine, M.A., Social Ecology, 2009
    • University of California, Irvine School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2021

    • California
    • California

Kari's Insights

Client Alert | 12 min read | 03.19.25

Right To Repair – A Growing Trend for States Creating Compliance Challenges for Manufacturers

In 2023 and 2024, several U.S. states enacted extensive “Right to Repair” laws, reflecting a growing legislative focus on ensuring consumers have access to the parts and resources needed to repair their own products without relying on the product’s original manufacturer. Most recently, California, Colorado, Minnesota, New York, Massachusetts, and Oregon implemented comprehensive regulations aimed at providing consumers direct access to tools, parts, and information for the repair of various electronic devices and equipment, including digital products and agricultural machinery. As the “Right to Repair” movement continues to gain significant traction across the United States, it is critical that manufacturers understand these laws and how these laws will impact their individual businesses....

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Insights

Client Alert | 12 min read | 03.19.25

Right To Repair – A Growing Trend for States Creating Compliance Challenges for Manufacturers

Blog Post | 03.19.25

Taking Aim at Humphrey’s Executor: Trump Fires the FTC’s Democratic Commissioners

Blog Post | 03.17.25

FTC Updates (February 3- 21, 2025)

Client Alert | 3 min read | 12.24.24

Only Drugs Allowed: Federal Circuit Affirms Order To Delist Device Patents From the Orange Book
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Practices

Kari's Insights

Client Alert | 12 min read | 03.19.25

Right To Repair – A Growing Trend for States Creating Compliance Challenges for Manufacturers

In 2023 and 2024, several U.S. states enacted extensive “Right to Repair” laws, reflecting a growing legislative focus on ensuring consumers have access to the parts and resources needed to repair their own products without relying on the product’s original manufacturer. Most recently, California, Colorado, Minnesota, New York, Massachusetts, and Oregon implemented comprehensive regulations aimed at providing consumers direct access to tools, parts, and information for the repair of various electronic devices and equipment, including digital products and agricultural machinery. As the “Right to Repair” movement continues to gain significant traction across the United States, it is critical that manufacturers understand these laws and how these laws will impact their individual businesses....

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