No. 24-917

Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, et al. v. NTE Carolinas II, LLC, et al.

Lower Court: Fourth Circuit
Docketed: 2025-02-25
Status: Denied
Type: Paid
CVSGAmici (4)Relisted (2) Experienced Counsel
Tags: antitrust-law legal-aggregation market-conduct monopolization section-2 sherman-act
Key Terms:
ERISA Antitrust CriminalProcedure
Latest Conference: 2026-01-09 (distributed 2 times)
Question Presented (AI Summary)

Whether a plaintiff can prevail on a monopolization claim under Section 2 of the Sherman Act by aggregating multiple distinct, independently lawful acts into an unlawful whole

Question Presented (OCR Extract)

Whether a plaintiff can prevail on a monopolization claim under Section 2 of the Sherman Act by aggregating multiple distinct, independently lawful acts into an unlawful whole.

Docket Entries

2026-01-12
Petition DENIED.
2025-12-16
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/9/2026.
2025-12-11
Supplemental brief of petitioners Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, et al. filed.
2025-12-11
Supplemental Brief of Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, et al. submitted.
2025-12-01
Brief amicus curiae of United States filed.
2025-06-02
The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States.
2025-05-13
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/29/2025.
2025-05-12
Reply of petitioners Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, et al. filed. (Distributed)
2025-05-12
Reply of Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, et al. submitted.
2025-04-28
Brief of NTE Carolinas II, LLC, NTE Carolinas II Holdings, LLC, NTE Energy, LLC, NTE Southeast Electric Co., LLC, NTE Energy Services Co., LLC, Castillo Investment Holdings II, LLC in opposition submitted.
2025-04-28
Brief of respondents NTE Carolinas II, LLC, et al. in opposition filed.
2025-03-27
Brief amici curiae of Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, et al. filed.
2025-03-27
Brief amici curiae of The Computer & Communications Industry Association, et al. filed.
2025-03-27
Brief amici curiae of Professor Daniel A. Crane, et al. filed.
2025-03-27
Amicus brief of Professors Daniel A. Crane and Herbert Hovenkamp submitted.
2025-03-27
Amicus brief of The Computer & Communications Industry Association, ACT | The App Association, Chamber of Progress, INCOMPAS, Connected Commerce Council, Consumer Technology Association, Developers Alliance, NetChoice, and Software & Information Industry Association submitted.
2025-03-14
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including April 28, 2025, for all respondents.
2025-03-13
Motion to extend the time to file a response from March 27, 2025 to April 26, 2025, submitted to The Clerk.
2025-03-13
Motion of NTE Carolinas II, LLC, NTE Carolinas II Holdings, LLC, NTE Energy, LLC, NTE Southeast Electric Co., LLC, NTE Energy Services Co., LLC, Castillo Investment Holdings II, LLC for an extension of time submitted.
2025-02-21
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due March 27, 2025)

Attorneys

Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, et al.
Benjamin William SnyderPaul Hastings LLP, Amicus
Benjamin William SnyderPaul Hastings LLP, Amicus
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, et al.
Jeffrey B. WallSullivan & Cromwell LLP, Petitioner
Jeffrey B. WallSullivan & Cromwell LLP, Petitioner
NTE Carolinas II, LLC, NTE Carolinas II Holdings, LLC, NTE Energy, LLC, NTE Southeast Electric Co., LLC, NTE Energy Services Co., LLC, Castillo Investment Holdings II, LLC
Derek T. HoKellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, P.L.L.C., Respondent
Derek T. HoKellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, P.L.L.C., Respondent
Professors Daniel A. Crane and Herbert Hovenkamp
Peter Elmquist DavisLatham & Watkins LLP, Amicus
Roman Martinez VLatham & Watkins, LLP, Amicus
Roman Martinez VLatham & Watkins, LLP, Amicus
Peter Elmquist DavisLatham & Watkins LLP, Amicus
The Computer & Communications Industry Association, ACT | The App Association, Chamber of Progress, INCOMPAS, Connected Commerce Council, Consumer Technology Association, Developers Alliance, NetChoice, and Software & Information Industry Association
Brian Timothy BurgessGoodwin Procter, LLP, Amicus
Brian Timothy BurgessGoodwin Procter, LLP, Amicus
United States
D. John SauerSolicitor General, Amicus
D. John SauerSolicitor General, Amicus