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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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Dec
2
2014
China: New Customs Credit Measures Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
29
2020
USPTO Issues Guidance on Examination of Generic.com Terms Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
9
2022
FTC Signals Focus on Increasing Protections Around Personal Data Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
3
2020
CFTC’s Enforcement Division Announces Record-Breaking 2020 and Outlines Priorities for 2021 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
23
2022
FTC Reports Rise in “Dark Pattern” Tactics in Consumer Markets Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
22
2020
Digital Platforms — New EU Regulations and Competition Law Tools Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
18
2015
In Highly-Anticipated Decision, Ninth Circuit Affirms That Hospital-Physician Group Merger in St. Luke’s Violated Section 7 And Casts Serious Doubt on Viability of Efficiencies Defense Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
3
2015
Federal Trade Commission Continues March “to Set a Standard for the Industry” with Cephalon Settlement Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
13
2023
“Sanctions Are The New FCPA”: DOJ Increases Focus on Sanctions and Export Control Enforcement Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
23
2023
How to Succeed in Environmental Marketing Claims Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
27
2023
Negative Option Practices Under Increased Scrutiny in the US Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
27
2021
Court Agrees with FTC: Can Seek Relief under Section 19 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
6
2021
Nota Bene Episode 146: Distinctly Europe: German Elections, UK Supply Chain Chaos, ESG Guidance and a New EU Whistleblower Regime with Oliver Heinisch Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
22
2023
Government Contracting Companies Beware: DOJ’s Procurement Collusion Strike Force is Global, Growing, and Going Strong Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
28
2023
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: FTC Proposes to Redesign and Dramatically Expand the Scope of the HSR Act Filing Process Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
30
2023
French Insider Episode 23: M&A in the US: How French Businesses Can Find a Target & Seal the Deal Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
18
2021
Practical Considerations for Reviewing Entertainment Agreements in M&A Transactions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
13
2023
What You Need to Know about Acqui-Hires Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
16
2021
Antitrust Scrutiny Heating Up in Oil and Gas Industries Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
21
2022
FTC: Provider of Business Credit Reports Engaged in Deceptive and Unfair Practices, Refunds Customers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
1
2022
FTC Order: Auto Marketing Company and Owner Banned From Industry for Misleading Consumers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
24
2016
The Morning After: Waking up to Brexit and Its Impact on Your Business Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
8
2022
FTC Imposes Record-Setting $10M Fine Against Multistate Auto Dealer, Settling Charges of Racial Discrimination and Unauthorized Charges Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
12
2023
Carrot and Stick Export Controls: U.S. Export Controls Give Benefits to Allies Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
24
2022
Federal Trade Commission Petitioned To Investigate Electric Utilities Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
31
2022
FTC Strengthens Advertising Guidelines Against Fake Reviews Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
11
2024
Day 2 Notes from the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
17
2024
CJEU Decision Will Have Impact on Potential Fine Setting Under GDPR Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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