Antitrust Law

HB Ad Slot
HB Mobile Ad Slot

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.

National Law Review Antitrust TwitterFor hourly updates on the latest news about Antitrust & Trade Regulation law, regulations, and legislation, be sure to follow our Antitrust X (formerly Twitter) feed and sign up for complimentary e-news bulletins.

Recent Antitrust, Mergers, FTC & Unfair Competition News

Title
Custom text Organization Sort descending
Feb
6
2020
Potential Impact of U.S.-France Trade Tension on U.S. Imports of French Products and Luxury Goods Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
9
2024
The EU Commission Gets Serious About Foreign Direct Investment Screening Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
31
2020
Speeding Up and Slowing Down Antitrust Reviews – How the Federal Antitrust Agencies Are Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis 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
May
13
2020
FTC Cracks Down On Deceptive Social Media Campaign By Teami LLC Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
4
2014
SD3 v. Black & Decker (U.S.), Inc. – Virginia District Judge Axes Complaint Alleging Table Saw Safety Standards Conspiracy Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
18
2014
New U.S. Restrictions on Russia: OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) Guidance and Industry-Specific Sanctions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
21
2020
The European Commission Adopts White Paper on Foreign Subsidies – A Trend Towards Protectionism on a Global Level? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
6
2014
ECR Episode XI: Rewriting the Guide to the Galaxy – Satellites Passed to Commerce Control Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
11
2014
Amgen/Sandoz Disputes Will Clarify BPCIA (Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act) Issues Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
18
2014
Supplier Beware Before Terminating Dealers: California’s Equipment Dealers Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
30
2014
Allegations That Designer Wedding Dress Line Constitutes A Relevant Product Market Found Implausible Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
28
2020
FTC Settles with Travel Services Provider Over Security Issues Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
20
2021
Defunct Photo App Agrees to Erase Biometric Data in FTC Settlement Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
27
2021
CBP Stops More Imports Under Forced Labor Rules (Cotton a Jam, Part II) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
17
2021
M&A Pre-Flight Check: Avoiding Common Issues in Aerospace & Defense Acquisitions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
31
2021
The State of Competition in the U.S. Healthcare Industry Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
12
2016
Selling Aircraft to Iran: Are Clear Skies or Turbulence Ahead for Exporters Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
4
2021
FTC Signals Plan to Enforce Civil Penalties for Deceptive Endorsements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
21
2021
White May Not Be the Trend in 2022: EU Bans Whitening Food additive E171 as of January 1, 2022 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
13
2016
Let’s Go Crazy: The FTC and FCC Launch “Parallel” Investigations Into Security Updates of Mobile Communications Industry Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
29
2022
FTC, DOJ Seek to Enjoin Internet Provider From Facilitating Illegal Robocalls Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
27
2022
FTC Continues Focus on Children’s Privacy Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
25
2017
Frequently Asked Questions About the Amnesty Program—Major Changes in the Antitrust Division’s January 2017 Update Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
20
2011
China's Supreme People's Court Issues Notice on Trial of Cases Involving Transfers of Nonperforming Assets to Foreign Investors Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
17
2011
AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion - What Does It Mean For Class Arbitration And Class Actions In Federal Antitrust Cases? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
12
2011
Insurer to Purchase Vertically Integrated Medicare Advantage Plan/Provider Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
16
2017
Predicting the Unpredictable: Foreign Investment Under the Trump Administration Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

NLR Logo

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up to receive our free e-Newsbulletins

 

Sign Up for e-NewsBulletins