Judge Steps Down from Antitrust Case Against Colleges Due to Conflict of Interest

An Illinois federal judge has recused herself from a proposed antitrust class action involving 40 private colleges. The judge stepped aside due to her relationship with one of the university defendants, thereby eliminating any potential conflict of interest. This legal maneuver highlights the ongoing challenges faced in complex antitrust cases, where impartiality is paramount.

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