Federal Court Bars Valve From Direct Contact with Gamers in Antitrust Case

A recent decision in a Washington federal court has denied Valve Corp.’s request to directly reach out to 624 game purchasers identified in a legal battle concerning antitrust claims. The judge ruled that Valve did not demonstrate “exceptional circumstances” necessary to justify contacting these individuals without their legal counsel present. The case underscores complexities in how companies engage with consumers involved in litigation. For more details, visit the Law360 article.