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In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the  Department of Justice (DOJ) regulate antitrust and trade-regulations laws. From guaranteeing market monopolization doesn’t polarize the market, to regulating ‘no-poach’ antitrust agreements between employers, there are many regulations that govern this area of law. The National Law Review covers cases and news from the United States and internationally.

Joint ventures, structural issues, mergers, comparative advertising, price-fixing schemes, discrimination, and distribution constraints are among the different types of news readers will find on The National Law Review. The Antitrust Division of the DOJ highly regulates insider trading, company-organizational schemes, and monopolization by major companies, to regulate a fair and balanced industry for all companies in a given industry.

The International Trade Commission (ITC) regulates international antitrust laws, alongside other international government agencies. Illegal market trades, global competition law, international trade agreements, The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), are all governed by the US and international government agencies, to guarantee fair dealings internationally. The National Law Review has regular updates on NAFTA negotiations as wells as news regarding the TPP and the United States' role in the treaty.

The Committee of Foreign Investments in the United States is also in charge of the regulation of antitrust agreements and mergers and acquisition deals between US and international businesses. The CFIUS governs investments between two American companies, as well as US-based and international companies who contract in a purchase-sale agreement to determine fairness, and proper balance in negotiations between companies on the international level.

Due to the different laws in the US and around the world, there are many government bodies that regulate and govern the antitrust and trade regulation industry. Not only to maintain a fair balance between trade partners, but also to ensure market monopolization does not occur, allowing major corporations to eliminate smaller, local, and international competitors in their niche. The National Law Review keeps readers up to date with expert legal analysis on these issues.

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Recent Antitrust, Mergers, FTC & Unfair Competition News

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Jan
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2023
New Year, New Development: Fewer Industries May be Affected by Proposed Outbound Investment Controls (Reverse CFIUS) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
23
2013
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) v. Actavis: What Does It Mean for Reverse-Payment Settlements? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
8
2018
NLRB Confirms That It Intends To Proceed With Rulemaking On Joint Employer Standard Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
25
2018
New Lower UK Thresholds for Scrutiny of Mergers Affecting National Security Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
30
2013
Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) Draft Guidance For Industry On Pre-Launch Activities Importation Requests: Dead On Arrival? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
7
2013
Lessons Learned from the GlaxoSmithKline Bribery Investigation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
9
2013
Still Standing: U.S. Court Upholds Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Conflicts Minerals Rule Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
7
2013
Export Control Reform (ECR) Series Episode V: Revisions to Naval Vessel and Military Vehicle Controls – A Regulatory Sea (and Land) Change Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
23
2013
First Department Sustains Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act and Other Claims Against Subsidiaries and Officers of Lehman Brothers Based Upon An Allegedly Improper Asset Substitution on the Eve of the Lehman Brothers Collapse Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
15
2018
N.D. Cal. Releases Comprehensive Procedural Guidance for Class Action Settlements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
25
2023
Don’t Let the Government Name, Shame, and Fine You – Export Controls Do NOT Excuse Hiring Discrimination Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
16
2013
Export Control Reform (ECR) Series Episode VII: Livin’ in a Materials World – Changes to US Munitions List Category XIII Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
22
2023
Connecticut Governor Signs Health Care Legislation to Reduce Costs and Increase Competition Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
20
2019
New Executive Order To Further Restrict Business with Huawei and Other Foreign Adversaries Engaged in Cyber Espionage Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
21
2023
A Big Deal: FTC and DOJ Issue Long-Awaited New Draft Merger Guidelines Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
20
2019
A Chinese Export License to Get a Smart Phone? Tech-Tonic Changes in World Export Controls Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
11
2019
CFTC Chairman Says Ether Is a Commodity Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
27
2014
U.S. Supreme Court Settles Lanham Act Standing Conflict Re: False Advertising Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
31
2014
Mobile Medical App Regulations on the Move – Proposed Bills To Further Alter the Regulatory Landscape of Mobile Medical Applications Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
3
2023
FTC and Wisconsin DOJ Agree to $1.1M Settlement with Auto Dealers over Unlawful Junk Fees and Discrimination Against American Indian Customers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
8
2014
What Does the First-Ever Extradition on an Antitrust Charge Mean for the Auto Parts Investigation? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
28
2014
FTC (Federal Trade Commission) Offers Guidance on Social Media Contests Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
9
2024
The EU Commission Gets Serious About Foreign Direct Investment Screening Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
21
2020
FTC Settles with Company Over Alleged Deceptive Security Practices Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
5
2024
Delaware Court of Chancery Puts Practitioners on Notice Regarding Voting Formalities Around Merger Agreements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
18
2014
State Council Released Opinions on Promoting Fair Competition and Maintaining Regular Order in the Market Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
22
2014
Groundbreaking Cross-border Airport Terminal Linking Tijuana to San Diego Breaks Ground Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
21
2014
Second Circuit Clarifies the Use of Legal Presumptions of Consumer Confusion and Injury in Certain Lanham Act Cases Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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