• Congress passed the first antitrust law, the Sherman Act, in 1890 as a "comprehensive charter of economic liberty aimed at preserving free and unfettered competition as the rule of trade. (ftc.gov)
  • The Sherman Act outlaws "every contract, combination, or conspiracy in restraint of trade," and any "monopolization, attempted monopolization, or conspiracy or combination to monopolize. (ftc.gov)
  • The Sherman Act makes illegal any contract, combination, or conspiracy in restraint of trade or commerce and makes monopolies and attempts, combinations, or conspiracies to monopolize illegal. (openjurist.org)
  • The three main U.S. antitrust statutes are the Sherman Act of 1890, the Clayton Act of 1914, and the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914. (wikipedia.org)
  • First, Section 1 of the Sherman Act prohibits price fixing and the operation of cartels, and prohibits other collusive practices that unreasonably restrain trade. (wikipedia.org)
  • This article addresses the extraterritorial reach of U.S. antitrust laws-that is, their application to international trade or commerce-specifically discussing the interplay between the Sherman Act, which prohibits anticompetitive conduct, and the Foreign Trade Antitrust Improvements Act (FTAIA), which defines the Sherman Act's extraterritorial application. (lexisnexis.com)
  • Thus, by its own terms, the Sherman Act has extensive reach and would apply to any agreement that (unreasonably) restrains trade or commerce involving a foreign nation. (lexisnexis.com)
  • Section 1 of the Sherman Act prohibits agreements that unreasonably restrain trade. (bipc.com)
  • In the case before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the defendant, Brent Brewbaker, appealed from his conviction of a per se antitrust violation under § 1 of the Sherman Act, as well as five counts of mail and wire fraud. (justia.com)
  • The court of appeals reversed Brewbaker's Sherman Act conviction, finding that the indictment failed to state a per se antitrust offense as it purported to do. (justia.com)
  • Defendant appealed a judgment entered in district court following a jury trial, convicting him of conspiracy to restrain trade in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act. (justia.com)
  • We also advise on joint marketing, information exchanges among competitors, intellectual property antitrust issues, healthcare antitrust matters and the whole spectrum of business activities that have the potential to raise issues under the Sherman Act, the Clayton Act and other state and federal competition laws. (frostbrowntodd.com)
  • [8] While it seems unlikely that "bots colluding" could lead to per se or criminal antitrust culpability under the Sherman Act without a real, live human agreeing with a real-live competitor to fix prices, rig bids or allocate markets, so-called "algorithmic collusion," is a subject that is often discussed among antitrust academics worldwide. (antitrustlawblog.com)
  • This book provides a systematic analysis of the law and practice of EU competition and trade in the pharmaceutical sector. (e-elgar.com)
  • The term "antitrust" came from late 19th-century American industrialists' practice of using trusts-legal arrangements where someone is given ownership of property to hold solely for another's benefit-to consolidate separate companies into large conglomerates. (wikipedia.org)
  • If you have questions regarding our antitrust and trade regulation practice, please email or call us in Cedar Rapids at (319) 366-7641 or in Coralville at (319) 354-1019. (spmblaw.com)
  • This program brings together a faculty of experienced antitrust law practitioners who will provide a broad overview of the current antitrust practice landscape, including its laws, procedures and players. (nysba.org)
  • The FTC issues trade regulations that apply broadly across industries and trade practice rules that guide businesses operating in specific industries. (helpjuice.com)
  • Our Washington, DC antitrust and international trade lawyers offer distinct advantages over larger full service general practice firms. (dbmlawgroup.com)
  • Oliver is a partner in the Antitrust and Competition Practice Group in Sheppard Mullin's London and Brussels offices. (sheppardmullin.com)
  • In theory, patent and antitrust law serve the same goals-promoting economic and technological development-but in practice, they often butt heads. (eff.org)
  • Her experience as a Commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission and a private practitioner with a sophisticated antitrust practice gives her the breadth of experience necessary to lead the talented and committed public servants in the Antitrust Division. (americanprogressaction.org)
  • Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), recently delivered remarks at the annual Fordham Competition Law Institute's International Antitrust Law and. (jdsupra.com)
  • Civil antitrust enforcement occurs through lawsuits filed by the Federal Trade Commission, the United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division, and private parties who have been harmed by an antitrust violation. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice is also involved in enforcing federal antitrust laws. (superlawyers.com)
  • The Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is responsible for enforcing antitrust laws for the federal government, but private lawsuits may also be brought to curb antitrust activities. (primerus.com)
  • This may include coordinating efforts with the Department of Justice if the FTC encounters business activity that violates criminal laws. (helpjuice.com)
  • On November 7, the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice announced a settlement with Flakeboard America Ltd. (Flakeboard) and SierraPine for federal antitrust law violations. (bipc.com)
  • This experience extends to enforcement actions and proceedings before the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice and other state and federal administrative agencies. (frostbrowntodd.com)
  • [3] Similarly, Jonathan Kanter, head of the Antitrust Division at Department of Justice ("the DOJ"), said that the current model of AI "is inherently dependent on scale" and may "present a greater risk of having deep moats and barriers to entry. (antitrustlawblog.com)
  • I welcome the opportunity to submit this testimony for the confirmation hearing of Christine Anne Varney as the Assistant Attorney General of the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice. (americanprogressaction.org)
  • 1] Ms. Varney is eminently qualified to become the chief antitrust enforcer in the Department of Justice. (americanprogressaction.org)
  • In December, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released updated guidelines outlining the factors they consider when determining if a merger illegally monopolizes a local healthcare market or jeopardizes access to critical healthcare services. (medscape.com)
  • The firm has been named to the directory's 2023 list of Best Law Firms, a recognition WilmerHale has earned since the ranking's inception in 2010. (wilmerhale.com)
  • Abusive Practices in Competition Law tackles the difficult questions presented to competition lawyers and economists regarding abusive practices: where and when is the red line crossed in competitive advances? (e-elgar.com)
  • Our lawyers are experienced in all types of antitrust matters, including investigations. (spmblaw.com)
  • Data provided on Lynn's Antitrust and trade law lawyers has been sourced from the lawyers themselves as well as publicly available directories such as the State Bar of Massachusetts. (avvo.com)
  • Our lawyers provide counseling and advice on trade remedies, including anti-dumping and countervailing duty cases, customs, export controls and sanctions. (dbmlawgroup.com)
  • When necessary, our Washington, DC antitrust and international trade lawyers can draw on our relationships with other firms and experts to provide our clients with the best representation in a cost-effective manner. (dbmlawgroup.com)
  • Lawyers, Law Firms, Legal Questions and Answers. (lawfirmslawyers.eu)
  • U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers® has recognized WilmerHale among the best law firms in the nation for the 13th consecutive year. (wilmerhale.com)
  • This volume contains articles and panel discussions delivered during the Thirty-Seventh Annual Fordham Competition Law Institute Conference on International Antitrust Law & Policy. (jurispub.com)
  • This work is the most definitive and comprehensive annual analysis of international antitrust law and policy available anywhere. (jurispub.com)
  • The annual volumes are an indispensable guide through the sea of international antitrust law. (jurispub.com)
  • Individuals and business entities must comply with federal and state antitrust laws, and issues of antitrust law violations often arise in business mergers and acquisitions. (superlawyers.com)
  • Mergers and acquisitions are often involved in antitrust litigation since mergers and acquisitions can sometimes result from an attempt to gain an unfair competitive advantage. (superlawyers.com)
  • Hospital mergers and acquisitions continue to garner intense scrutiny from lawmakers, with pressure likely to hold steady following the recent announcement of new antitrust guidelines and state and federal investigations into potential healthcare monopolies . (medscape.com)
  • When competitors agree amongst themselves to boycott another business to gain power in the market, that type of agreement can violate antitrust laws. (superlawyers.com)
  • Any agreement among businesses to divide regions of their respective markets or allocate customers can violate antitrust laws. (superlawyers.com)
  • When competitors share information designed to give them an unfair advantage and raise prices, this type of information sharing can violate antitrust laws and result in antitrust litigation. (superlawyers.com)
  • We enforce federal competition and consumer protection laws that prevent anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices. (ftc.gov)
  • Our mission is protecting consumers and competition by preventing anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices through law enforcement, advocacy, and education without unduly burdening legitimate business activity. (ftc.gov)
  • Yet for over 100 years, the antitrust laws have had the same basic objective: to protect the process of competition for the benefit of consumers, making sure there are strong incentives for businesses to operate efficiently, keep prices down, and keep quality up. (ftc.gov)
  • Antitrust and Trade Regulation laws aim to promote free competition in the marketplace. (openjurist.org)
  • In July 2013, the Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights held a hearing to scrutinize pay-for-delay deals. (senate.gov)
  • Competition Law of the. (overdrive.com)
  • Use FindLaw to hire a local antitrust & trade regulation lawyer to advise you on compliance with state and federal laws, stop unfair competition, or recover monetary damages resulting from litigation. (findlaw.com)
  • In this thoroughly revised new edition of what quickly became the authoritative work when first published in 2017, Fernando Castillo de la Torre and Eric Gippini Fournier, two of the most experienced litigators in EU competition law, upd. (e-elgar.com)
  • Competition Damages Actions in the EU and the UK is the clearest and most coherent reference point on damages actions for breach of EU competition law. (e-elgar.com)
  • This cutting-edge book provides a thorough analysis of the transposition of the rules of the EU Damages Directive, examining their impact on the enforcement of competition law and the victim's right to full compensation. (e-elgar.com)
  • This updated second edition explains EU competition law by presenting the relevant legal provisions together with carefully selected case extracts pertaining to those provisions. (e-elgar.com)
  • In the United States, antitrust law is a collection of mostly federal laws that regulate the conduct and organization of businesses to promote competition and prevent unjustified monopolies. (wikipedia.org)
  • Some economists argue that antitrust laws actually impede competition, and may discourage businesses from pursuing activities that would be beneficial to society. (wikipedia.org)
  • Federal judges began trying to develop legal principles for distinguishing between "naked" trade restraints between rivals that suppressed competition and other restraints that were only "ancillary" to other cooperation agreements that promoted competition. (wikipedia.org)
  • Federal and state-specific antitrust laws promote open markets and a free economy in which competition improves products and services. (superlawyers.com)
  • Antitrust laws target activities by individuals and business entities that are designed to limit competition. (superlawyers.com)
  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has a specific Bureau of Competition that enforces federal antitrust laws. (superlawyers.com)
  • Many unfair competition claims resulting in antitrust litigation are brought under state laws. (superlawyers.com)
  • Some types of intellectual property disputes can involve antitrust issues and matters of unfair competition. (superlawyers.com)
  • Our antitrust attorneys represent clients in challenging the competitive practices of other companies, including unfair and deceptive trade and advertising practices and unfair competition. (spmblaw.com)
  • St. Louis antitrust attorney professionals are knowledgeable in all areas of general antitrust law, including but not limited to unfair competition and price-fixing claims in St. Louis Missouri. (primerus.com)
  • In the effort to prevent trusts and monopolization from creating restraints on commercial trade and reducing competition, the federal government as well as several states have created antitrust laws and trade regulations that reflect virtually all industries and operations of business, including marketing and advertising, manufacturing and production, transportation, and distribution. (primerus.com)
  • Oliver advises on all areas of EU, UK and German competition law with a focus on international cartel and abuse of dominance procedures including related antitrust litigation matters as well as merger control law. (sheppardmullin.com)
  • In antitrust lawsuits, courts have particularly cautioned that parties, including in-house counsel, should not gain access to confidential competitive information that could defeat the interests of preserving competition. (justice.gov)
  • The FTC complaint charges that the investment, which was announced in December 2018, violates federal antitrust laws by eliminating competition in the e-cigarette market. (forbes.com)
  • Every October the Fordham Competition Law Institute brings together leading figures from governmental organizations, leading international law firms and corporations and academia to examine and analyze the most important issues in international antitrust and trade policy of the United States, the EU and the world. (jurispub.com)
  • The Fordham Competition Law Proceedings are acknowledged as simply the most definitive US/EC annual analyses of antitrust/competition law published. (jurispub.com)
  • Each annual edition sets out to explore and analyze the areas of antitrust/competition law that have had the most impact in that year. (jurispub.com)
  • Recent "hot topics" include antitrust enforcement in Asia, Latin America: competition enforcement in the areas of telecommunications, media and information technology. (jurispub.com)
  • is Director of the Fordham Competition (formally Corporate) Law Institute and former Partner with Skadden Arps (New York and Brussels). (jurispub.com)
  • When faced with must-win antitrust litigation or in need of guidance on critical acquisition, sales, distribution and competition-related issues, businesses turn to us for purposeful, highly engaged representation. (frostbrowntodd.com)
  • Our veteran antitrust counselors and litigators understand, in a comprehensive way, the finer points of competition and antitrust laws and the practical consequences of alternative business options. (frostbrowntodd.com)
  • We focus, first and last, on helping clients achieve their business objectives within the bounds of antitrust and competition laws. (frostbrowntodd.com)
  • Our experience runs the gamut of competition laws, including price-fixing, market allocation, monopolization, exclusive dealing and price discrimination matters. (frostbrowntodd.com)
  • Employing both trial-tested and innovative tactics, we go the extra mile to protect and advance our clients' best interests and strategic objectives, while minimizing antitrust and competition law risk. (frostbrowntodd.com)
  • Our broad knowledge and experience with the entire range of antitrust and competition law issues allow us to counsel our clients on a wide variety of business matters with efficiency and sophistication. (frostbrowntodd.com)
  • Our antitrust counseling in the area of business combinations alerts our clients to possible antitrust challenges to proposed transactions and assists them in structuring transactions so as to minimize antitrust and competition law risk. (frostbrowntodd.com)
  • We have the necessary experience and expertise to develop and implement preventive law programs to help our clients in minimizing risk and obtaining compliance with antitrust and competition laws while still achieving their goals. (frostbrowntodd.com)
  • We can also perform audits of our clients' businesses to determine whether their existing practices and arrangements are in compliance with applicable antitrust and competition laws. (frostbrowntodd.com)
  • Antitrust law empowers the government to break up monopolies when their power is so great and their conduct is so corrosive of competition that they can dictate market outcomes without worrying about their rivals. (eff.org)
  • As generative AI becomes an increasingly integral part of the modern economy, antitrust and consumer protection agencies continue to raise concerns about the technology's potential to promote unfair methods of competition. (antitrustlawblog.com)
  • Federal Trade Commission ("the FTC") Chair Lina Khan recently warned on national news that "AI could be used to turbocharge fraud and scams" and the FTC is watching to ensure large companies do not use AI to "squash competition. (antitrustlawblog.com)
  • The new guidelines notably focus on labor competition, said Jody Boudreault, JD, attorney and chair of the Antitrust Life Sciences and Healthcare Group at Baker Botts law firm in Washington, DC. (medscape.com)
  • Online dictionary of competition and antitrust law worldwide published by Concurrences. (lu.se)
  • Lina M. Khan was sworn in as Chair of the Federal Trade Commission on June 15, 2021. (ftc.gov)
  • It is one of the world's top 25 economies in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) and was the United States' 10th largest trading partner in 2019. (state.gov)
  • The scope of antitrust laws, and the degree to which they should interfere in an enterprise's freedom to conduct business, or to protect smaller businesses, communities and consumers, are strongly debated. (wikipedia.org)
  • Detailed law firm profiles have information like the firm's area of law, office location, office hours, and payment options. (findlaw.com)
  • Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is a full-service law firm with offices in Cedar Rapids and Coralville, Iowa. (spmblaw.com)
  • The proven St. Louis antitrust lawyer professionals at the Rosenblum Goldenhersh law firm are experienced in the effective resolution of advertising and antitrust lawsuits as related to business antitrust and unfair business practices in Missouri. (primerus.com)
  • Are you or your law firm looking for new opportunities to grow? (avvo.com)
  • Doyle Barlow & Mazard ("DBM") is a specialty boutique antitrust, international trade firm, and employment law firm. (dbmlawgroup.com)
  • Prior to founding Mostyn IP, he was an Associate at Cesari and McKenna LLP, a Boston-based intellectual property law firm. (justia.com)
  • Obtained preliminary injunction in federal court litigation involving misappropriation of trade secrets by national accounting firm and denial of requested injunction in related state court proceedings. (thompsonhine.com)
  • For example, U.S. companies that purchase goods from foreign sellers may hold those sellers accountable under U.S. antitrust laws for anticompetitive practices, so whether the FTAIA bars U.S. antitrust claims would be relevant to those U.S. companies. (lexisnexis.com)
  • On appeal, Defendant argued that the district court erred by failing to consider his proffered evidence that the illegal trading activity lacked anticompetitive effects and had procompetitive benefits and by refusing to conduct a pre-trial assessment as to whether the per se rule or the rule of reason applies. (justia.com)
  • In 2017, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued Qualcomm for violating both sections of the Sherman Antitrust Act by engaging in a number of anticompetitive SEP licensing practices. (eff.org)
  • Antitrust Division officials recently touted that "executives who conspire to fix prices have already been prosecuted for using algorithms as a tool for implementing their anticompetitive schemes, raising the specter that someday bots may collude on prices even without human intervention. (antitrustlawblog.com)
  • The rise of the Progressive Era prompted public officials to increase enforcement of antitrust laws. (wikipedia.org)
  • is a partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP focusing on antitrust matters, including government enforcement of antitrust, fraud, and other white collar violations, as well as related follow-on civil litigation. (lexisnexis.com)
  • Our attorneys offer prompt client service, practical antitrust law counseling and cost-effective transactional representation, all based on decades of trial experience. (spmblaw.com)
  • Our antitrust attorneys have assisted with the drafting of Iowa's Antitrust Code. (spmblaw.com)
  • The St. Louis antitrust attorneys at Rosenblum Goldenhersh are distinguished by a history of successful advertising and antitrust claim recoveries through settlements and verdicts. (primerus.com)
  • Defense judgment and award of attorneys' fees in trade secret litigation involving alleged misappropriation of financial institution software product. (thompsonhine.com)
  • Our attorneys have extensive experience in both civil antitrust litigation and antitrust criminal defense. (frostbrowntodd.com)
  • Disclaimer: Primerus and our member law firms welcome your emails, contact forms, phone calls and written letters. (primerus.com)
  • Please do not send any confidential information to Primerus or its member law firms until an attorney-client relationship has been established. (primerus.com)
  • The bottom line is that we have fewer conflicts than larger firms so we can play offense (oppose transactions, file trade petitions or help individuals obtain the wages that they are owed) perhaps more often than the larger firms can. (dbmlawgroup.com)
  • Most if not all states have comparable statutes prohibiting monopolistic conduct, price fixing agreements, and other acts in restraint of trade having strictly local impact. (primerus.com)
  • If your business is considering a transaction that can invoke antitrust regulation -- like a merger -- or is suing or has been sued for unfair business practices -- like monopolies, price-fixing, or price discrimination -- an antitrust & trade regulation lawyer can help. (findlaw.com)
  • Clients will have the confidence of knowing that the case is being handled by an experienced and knowledgeable St. Louis antitrust lawyer. (primerus.com)
  • A St. Louis antitrust lawyer is professional and knowledgeable in understanding the details, facts, complications, and circumstances that arise in a St. Louis antitrust case. (primerus.com)
  • If you or your organization is involved in an antitrust dispute, contact a St. Louis antitrust lawyer at Rosenblum Goldenhersh in Missouri. (primerus.com)
  • Doyle, Barlow & Mazard PLLC publishes a blog: the Antitrust Lawyer Blog . (dbmlawgroup.com)
  • Below are some recent posts on the Antitrust Lawyer Blog. (dbmlawgroup.com)
  • The antitrust laws proscribe unlawful mergers and business practices in general terms, leaving courts to decide which ones are illegal based on the facts of each case. (ftc.gov)
  • See Ball Memorial Hospital , 784 F.2d at 1346 ( "Access to the data could turn an antitrust suit into the basis of effective collusion, a concern we have expressed above. (justice.gov)
  • Do antitrust laws facilitate collusion? (lu.se)
  • Favorable settlement for real estate brokerage of civil antitrust conspiracy claim by a national franchisor. (thompsonhine.com)
  • SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah's attorney general is investigating the Bowl Championship Series for a possible violation of federal antitrust laws after an undefeated Utes team was left out of the national title game for the second time in five years. (espn.com)
  • The court reasoned that the grand jury indicted Defendant for a per se antitrust violation and the government was entitled to present its case to the jury. (justia.com)
  • In 1914, Congress passed two additional antitrust laws: the Federal Trade Commission Act, which created the FTC, and the Clayton Act. (ftc.gov)
  • The core antitrust laws passed by the federal government are: the Sherman Antitrust Act, the Clayton Act, the Wilson Act, Robinson-Patman Act, and the Federal Trade Commission Act. (primerus.com)
  • We provide antitrust counseling and advice on mergers, acquisitions, and transactions as well as compliance and conduct matters. (dbmlawgroup.com)
  • I am providing this testimony so the committee recognizes the significant challenges that the next Assistant Attorney General and the Antitrust Division face. (americanprogressaction.org)
  • Clients rely on our team of experienced regulatory litigators and former government officials to handle all aspects of administrative law litigation. (wilmerhale.com)
  • Our antitrust litigators have handled high-profile and high-dollar matters for scores of companies. (frostbrowntodd.com)
  • There are many antitrust regulations under both federal and state law. (superlawyers.com)
  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an independent federal agency primarily charged with developing regulations and preventing violations of the federal antitrust laws. (helpjuice.com)
  • Taiwan in late 2016 implemented new rules mandating a 60-day public comment period for draft laws and regulations emanating from regulatory agencies, but the new rules have not been consistently applied. (state.gov)
  • Courts have applied the antitrust laws to changing markets, from a time of horse and buggies to the present digital age. (ftc.gov)
  • How do Courts and the FTC Interpret Antitrust Law? (helpjuice.com)
  • Criminal antitrust enforcement is done only by the Justice Department's Antitrust Division. (wikipedia.org)
  • Prior to joining Simpson Thacher, John held a leading position in the DOJ's Antitrust Division as Director of Criminal Enforcement, where he oversaw the division's criminal enforcement nationwide. (lexisnexis.com)
  • Unfortunately, during the past administration the Antitrust Division embraced a minimalist course, largely trying to reduce the scope of enforcement and the use of antitrust in private litigation. (americanprogressaction.org)
  • What are the key challenges for the new head of the Antitrust Division? (americanprogressaction.org)
  • Franchise disputes can take many different forms, and some of those disputes can involve allegations of unlawful antitrust behavior. (superlawyers.com)
  • Depending upon the facts of the case, an intellectual property dispute may result in antitrust litigation. (superlawyers.com)
  • WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) today issued the following statements on the announcement that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed suit against Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. and several other drug companies for violating antitrust laws by using pay-for-delay settlements to block consumers' access to lower-cost generic versions of Opana ER and Lidoderm. (senate.gov)
  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is not of a single mind on privacy matters. (ssrn.com)
  • The Federal Trade Commission announced Wednesday that it is filing suit to force tobacco giant Altria to unwind its $12.8 billion investment in e-cigarette maker Juul Labs. (forbes.com)
  • Following Washington's arbitrary attacks on longstanding antitrust law could mean breaking the Empire State's spirit - and state of mind. (crainsnewyork.com)
  • DBM represents domestic and international companies and financial institutions regarding private and government antitrust investigations and litigation, including merger and acquisition matters, international trade issues, and a broad array of employment and hospitality matters. (dbmlawgroup.com)
  • When individuals and entities are involved in claims of antitrust law violations, litigation often occurs. (superlawyers.com)
  • and it adopted an unnecessarily adversarial attitude toward other enforcement officials, especially its sister antitrust agency, the FTC. (americanprogressaction.org)
  • Abram Ellis is a partner at Simpson Thacher focusing on antitrust matters, including class action litigation, antitrust merger review and antitrust counseling, and on regulatory issues present in international and cross-border transactions. (lexisnexis.com)
  • The GT London Law Blog analyzes English legal matters. (gtlaw-londonlawblog.com)
  • Regular trade secret litigation counsel for global manufacturer, including litigation matters filed in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Ohio. (thompsonhine.com)
  • Our counseling includes such critical matters as price-fixing and Robinson-Patman/price discrimination issues, market and territorial restrictions, supply and distribution agreements, group purchasing arrangements, trade association activities, dealer and franchise arrangements, and exclusive dealerships. (frostbrowntodd.com)
  • This article outlines significant considerations to help you understand when U.S. antitrust law reaches foreign conduct. (lexisnexis.com)
  • In United States v. Aluminum Co. of America , Judge Learned Hand of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit fashioned an effects test to determine whether U.S. antitrust law applies to foreign conduct. (lexisnexis.com)
  • The FTAIA defines when U.S. antitrust law reaches foreign or international operations, purchases, and conduct. (lexisnexis.com)
  • What standard does the FTC apply when determining whether conduct runs afoul of the antitrust laws? (helpjuice.com)
  • Find legal resources and guidance to understand your business responsibilities and comply with the law. (ftc.gov)
  • Find the resources you need to understand how consumer protection law impacts your business. (ftc.gov)
  • 2 Under the effects test, Judge Hand held, U.S. law would apply to foreign business activity (1) "intended to affect" U.S. commerce, and (2) "shown actually to have had some effect upon" U.S. commerce. (lexisnexis.com)
  • The Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC antitrust team is dedicated to achieving our clients' business objectives in an increasingly competitive and litigious world. (spmblaw.com)
  • We provide the most sound antitrust advice emphasized in understanding each client's business. (spmblaw.com)
  • Posts will include insight on legislative and regulatory changes, recent case law and business trends, for those operating in, or considering operating in, the UK. (gtlaw-londonlawblog.com)
  • Representation of a European trading company in a complex contract dispute with a United States steel manufacturer relating to a long term agreement for the sale and delivery of foreign-sourced coke. (thompsonhine.com)
  • All of the chapters raise questions of policy or discuss new developments and assess their significance and impact on antitrust and trade policy. (jurispub.com)
  • American antitrust law was formally created in 1890 with the U.S. Congress's passage of the Sherman Antitrust Act. (wikipedia.org)
  • We are capable of moving seamlessly from providing antitrust advice to handling litigation , including any necessary appeals , without changing the members of the team. (spmblaw.com)
  • He is former Vice Chair of the ABA Antitrust Section and former Chair of the New York State Bar Association Antitrust Section, as well as Professor at Fordham Law School and Visiting Professor at Michigan Law School, Monash University Law School, New York University Law School and the University of Paris. (jurispub.com)
  • We learn about the history of this law, as well as the rise, fall, and resurgence of the FTC's monetary restitution authority. (americanbar.org)