Howard B. Iwrey

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Even the savviest and most careful businesspeople have a difficult time telling the difference between robust competition and actions that may attract scrutiny. Howard Iwrey, leader of Dykema's antitrust and trade regulation practice, helps clients stay on the right side of that line. When they are accused of crossing it, by enforcement authorities, customers, or competitors, Howard defends them aggressively.

Some of the world's largest manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, financial services, food, and franchising companies count on Howard to bring clarity to complexity and avoid costly business disruptions or catastrophic exposure. When his clients find themselves in the crosshairs for alleged anticompetitive actions, Howard's understanding of antitrust laws and the markets in which clients operate—and his credibility with enforcement authorities and courts—help him obtain favorable resolutions in difficult criminal and civil matters.

What sets Howard apart is his recognition that the laws governing competition and trade practices aren't abstractions; they live in the context of real-world business activity.

He can quickly synthesize the nature of clients' businesses and the markets in which they compete with their obligations under the law.

A seasoned and successful litigator, Howard has defended his clients' interests in countless judicial and administrative proceedings and federal grand jury investigations involving all aspects of antitrust law, including price-fixing, bid-rigging, market allocation, tying, price discrimination, monopolization, vertical restraints, and mergers.

Howard also advises clients on avoiding antitrust risks associated with deploying artificial intelligence to guide pricing and other competitive actions. Howard is a thought-leader in this area, presenting a number of CLE programs and co-authoring a 2019 article in The Journal of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Law that addressed many of the AI-related antitrust issues that have only recently surfaced.

Howard uses his experience as a litigator to develop effective compliance policies and programs that empower client team members by identifying how the antitrust laws impact their specific business practices and which areas are particularly vulnerable to potential problems. He provides his clients with the tools they need to quickly spot—and mitigate—issues that arise from time to time.

Clients involved in major matters also reap the substantial savings that come from Howard’s discovery management experience.

By implementing electronic data filtration and prioritization techniques, efficient review protocols, detailed reviewer training, and sophisticated monitoring analytics, Howard saves his clients millions of dollars in discovery costs, and can quickly hone in on the documents and data that are most critical in pending litigation and investigation matters.

What sets Howard apart is his recognition that the laws governing competition and trade practices aren't abstractions; they live in the context of real-world business activity.

He can quickly synthesize the nature of clients' businesses and the markets in which they compete with their obligations under the law.

Clients involved in major matters also reap the substantial savings that come from Howard’s discovery management experience.

“In antitrust matters, solving a client's existing problems—and avoiding future ones—often begins with educating them about what the problem is in the first place and giving them the tools to recognize and address potential issues when they arise.”

Education

- University of Michigan, J.D., cum laude
- University of Michigan, A.B., with high distinction and high honors

Bar and Court Admissions

Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 1986
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
- U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
- U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin

Professional Recognition

- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^®
  - Antitrust Law, 2008-2026
  - Litigation - Antitrust, 2011-2026
- Recognized in Michigan Super Lawyers^® for Antitrust Litigation and Franchise/Dealership, 2006-2025
- Named "Lawyer of the Year," by The Best Lawyers in America^®
  - Antitrust Litigation, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2022
- Named a Michigan Leading Lawyer in the area of Antitrust Law by the Leading Lawyers Network, 2014-2017
- AV® Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, 2008-2012
- Named a 2012 Top Rated Lawyer® in the area of Alternative Dispute Resolution by The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel
- Named a Top Lawyer by DBusiness Magazine for Antitrust and Antitrust Litigation, 2010-present
- Global Competition Review Litigation of the Year—Cartel Defense Team Award, 2019

Affiliations

- State Bar of Michigan, Antitrust, Trade Regulation and Franchising Section, Chairperson, 1999-2000
- American Bar Association, Section of Antitrust Law

Bloomfield Hills 248-203-0526

Areas of client focus

Practices

Litigation Antitrust and Trade Regulation Non-Compete, Unfair Competition, and Trade Secrets Discovery Management and E-Discovery Healthcare Government Investigations and Corporate Compliance Class Action Defense Commercial Litigation Healthcare Compliance Artificial Intelligence and Innovation State Attorneys General

Industries

Automotive and Transportation Dealer, Distribution, and Franchise Disputes

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Significant Decisions

Harley-Davidson Aftermarket Parts Marketing, Sales Practices, and Antitrust Litigation, No. 23-MD-3064, 2024 WL 2846349 (E.D. Wis. June 5, 2024)
Specialty Auto Parts USA, Inc. v. Holley Performance Products, Inc., 726 F.Supp.3d 735 (W.D. Ky. 2024
Dahl Auto. Onalaska v. Ford Motor Co., 588 F. Supp. 3d 929 (W.D. Wis. 2022)
Thomas Danielkiewicz, et al., v. Whirlpool Corporation (E.D. Mich. No. 18-cv-13599, Nov. 22, 2019)
Specialty Auto Parts USA v. Holley Performance Prods., No. 18-5524 (6th Cir., Apr. 26, 2019)
In re: Automotive Parts Antitrust Litigation, E.D. Mich. No. 12-md-02311 (Jan. 7, 2019)
GEICO Corp. v. Autoliv, Inc., 345 F. Supp. 3d 799 (ED Mich. 2018)
InfoStream Group, Inc. v. PayPal, Inc., 2012-2 Trade Cas. (CCH)
¶78,030 (N.D. Cal. No. C-12-748-SI, Aug. 28, 2012)
GMA Cover Corp v. Saab Barracuda LLC, 2012 Trade Cas. (CCH)
¶77,813 (E.D. Mich. No. 10-12060, Feb. 8 and 28, 2012)
General Retirement System of the City of Detroit, et al. v. UBS, AG, et al., 799 F. Supp. 2d 749 (E.D. Mich. 2011)
Advocacy Organization for Patients and Providers v. Mercy Health Services, 987 F.Supp. 967 (E.D. Mich. 1997)
Aurora Gas Co. v. Presque Isle Gas & Elec. Co-Op, 1996 WL 627399, Util. L. Rep. ¶14,119 (CCH) (E.D. Mich. 1996)
Baum Research and Development Co., Inc. v. Hillerich & Bradsby Co., Inc., 31 F.Supp.2d 1016, 1999-1 Trade Cas. (CCH) 72,468 (E.D. Mich., Nov. 19, 1998)
Beyer v. LakeView Community Hospital, 75 Antitrust and Trade Reg. Reptr. 11 (W.D. Mich. 1998), aff'd, No. 98-1813, slip op., (6th Cir. Jul. 26, 1999)
Dry Cleaning & Laundry Inst. of Detroit, Inc. v. Flom's Corp., 841 F.Supp. 212 (E.D. Mich. 1993) and 841 F.Supp. 212 (E.D. Mich. 1993)
General Retirement System of the City of Detroit v. UBS, AG, 799 F. Supp.2d 749 (E.D. Mich. 2011)
Helmac Products Corp. v. Roth (Plastics) Corp., 150 F.R.D. 563 (E.D. Mich. 1993) and 814 F.Supp. 560 (E.D. Mich. 1992)
In re Baseball Bat Antitrust Litigation, 75 F.Supp.2d 1189 (D.Kan. 1999)
In re GMO Capital Markets GKST v. Morgan Stanley & Company Incorporated, FINRA Case No. 07-00366 (Feb. 11, 2009)
In re Motorsports Merchandise Antitrust Litigation, 112 F.Supp.2d 1329 (N.D.Ga. 2000) and Trade Cas. (CCH) 72,524 (N.D.Ga. 1998)
In re Packaged Ice Antitrust Litigation, E.D. Mich. No. 08-md-01952, 2011 WL 6178891 (Dec. 12, 2012), and 2012 WL10684 (Jan. 3, 2012)
In re Polyurethane Foam Antitrust Litigation, N.D. Oh. No. 10-md-02196 (Oct. 13, 2011)
In re Refrigerant Compressors Antitrust Litigation, 795 F.Supp.2d 647, and 2011 WL 3321293 (E.D. Mich. 2011)
In re Sulfuric Acid Antitrust Litigation, N.D. Ill. Nos. 03-md-1536, 03-cv-4576 (Dec. 22, 2011)
Khamis v. Atlas Oil Co., E.D. Mich.No. 04-73750, 2005 WL 2319001 (Sept. 21, 2005)
Lighthouse Galleries, LLC v. Thomas Kinkade Co., E.D. Mich. No. 08-13466, 2008 WL 5102245 (Dec. 1, 2008)
McNulty v. Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc., 2009-1 Trade Cas. (CCH) 1176,670 (E.D. Mich. May 29, 2009)
Michigan Div. - Monument Builders of N. Am. v. Michigan Cemetery Assoc., 458 F. Supp. 2d 474 (E.D. Mich. 2006), aff'd, 524 F.3d 726 (6th Cir. 2008)
Moses v. Business Card Express, Inc., 929 F.2d 1131 (6th Cir. 1991), cert. denied, 502 U.S. 821 (1991)
Neshewat, et al. v. Oakwood Healthcare, Inc. E.D. Mich. No. 05-74537 (May 15, 2006)
Planco Financial Services, LLC v. Habitz, et al., FINRA Case No. 06-03243 (Aug. 2006)
Ruffin v. DePasse, 17 F.Supp.2d 699 (E.D. Mich. 1998)
Smith v. eBay Corp., E.D. Mich. No. 10-11437, 2010 WL 2991687 (Jul. 28, 2010)
Thomas Kinkade Co. v. Lighthouse Galleries, LLC, E.D. Mich. Case No. 04-10757, 2010 WL 1626697 (Apr. 21, 2010), and 2010 WL 436609 (Jan. 27, 2010)
United States v. Mercy Health Services, 902 F.Supp. 968 (N.D. Iowa 1995)
Vehimax International, LLC, et al. v. Jui Li Enterprise Company, Ltd., et al., 2010-1 Trade Cas. (CCH) 1176,965, C.D. Cal. No. CV 09-6437 SVW (Mar. 10, 2010)
Virtual Maintenance, Inc. v. Prime Computer, Inc., 995 F.2d 1324 (6th Cir. 1993) and 11 F.3d 660 (6th Cir. 1993)

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AI + Pricing = Antitrust Risk?

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Providers and users of certain algorithmic pricing tools are facing government challenges and treble damages class actions. Dykema attorneys Howard Iwrey and Cody Rockey will explore these cases and…
03.26.25

Court Rejects Holley’s Attempt to Amend Order Forcing It to Disgorge $2 Million in Ill-Gotten Profits to Specialty Auto Parts U.S.A.

Press Releases

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Legal Alerts

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Bloomfield Hills 248-203-0526

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Industries

Automotive and Transportation Dealer, Distribution, and Franchise Disputes

Howard B. Iwrey

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Latest News and Insights

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Areas of client focus

Practices

Industries

Dykema Advises Braga Fresh in Strategic Combination with organicgirl and Acquisition of Dole’s Fresh Vegetables Division

Press Releases

210 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Press Releases

53 Dykema Attorneys Named to 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Press Releases

AI + Pricing = Antitrust Risk?

Dykema Litigation Institute Webinars

Court Rejects Holley’s Attempt to Amend Order Forcing It to Disgorge $2 Million in Ill-Gotten Profits to Specialty Auto Parts U.S.A.

Press Releases

FTC Increases Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Notification Thresholds, Filing Fees, and Civil Penalty Amounts for 2025

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