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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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Feb
24
2022
Russia Sanctions Increase in Scale and Scope Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
26
2019
The Delaware Court of Chancery Enforces Clear and Unambiguous Terms of Merger Agreement in Finding Termination Fee Provision Did Not Afford Exclusive Remedy for Termination Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Mar
23
2020
The Effects of COVID-19 on U.S. Antitrust Merger Clearance and Potential Delays in Transaction Closings Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jan
14
2021
DOJ Brings First Criminal “No-Poach” and “Wage-Fixing” Prosecutions; New Focus on Labor Market Prosecutions Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
21
2021
FTC Rescinds Vertical Merger Guidelines Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jun
13
2022
Sanctions Watch: UK Authority Outlines Powers to Impose Strict Liability Civil Penalties Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jan
8
2020
The Delaware Court of Chancery Rejects Termination of Merger Agreement Based on Material Adverse Effect Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jan
5
2024
A Few Thoughts on the “Gloomy” Fundraising Outlook Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Feb
26
2024
Western Governments Impose Range of New Russia Sanctions with Focus on Sanctions Evaders Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Feb
10
2022
The End of the Temporary Transitional Power: Securitisation Reporting Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
23
2022
White House Fact Sheet: Comprehensive Framework for Responsible Development of Digital Assets Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Dec
8
2022
Bond Traders Face Ban for Market Abuse in the UK Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jan
11
2023
Ringing in the New Year – Practical Tips for Public Companies to Implement the New SEC Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan Rules in Their Internal Policies and Procedures Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
7
2019
Buyer Beware: FTC Orders Unwinding of a Consummated Transaction Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Apr
1
2020
COVID-19 Update: Competitor Collaborations in the time of COVID-19 Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Aug
24
2020
Delaware Court of Chancery Further Clarifies the “Ab Initio” Requirement in Finding That Discussions Between the Controlling Stockholder and a Minority Stockholder Precluded the Application of MFW Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Mar
31
2021
Interest in SPACs—Special Purpose Acquisition Companies—is booming…and so is the risk of litigation. Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jan
26
2016
FTC Announces 2016 Thresholds for Merger Control Filings Under HSR Act and Interlocking Directorates Under the Clayton Act Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
19
2021
FTC to Expand Criminal Referral Program Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Dec
14
2021
Financial Services Committee Chair Seeks Moratorium on Large Bank Mergers and Acquisitions Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jan
31
2023
Antitrust Risks of ESG Initiatives: Rhetoric vs. Reality Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Mar
26
2018
M&A Update: A Trio of Recent Delaware Decisions Discount Deal Price In Appraisal Litigation Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Apr
4
2019
Delaware Court of Chancery Strictly Interprets Merger Agreement in Finding That Rent-A-Center, Inc. Properly Terminated Its Proposed Merger with Vintage Rodeo Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Mar
26
2020
COVID-19 Update: DOJ and FTC Launch Expedited Review Process for COVID-19-Related Collaborative Efforts Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
15
2021
One-Two Punch: FTC Does About-Face on Treatment of Debt for HSR Purposes and Casts Doubt on Informal Interpretation Program Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Dec
17
2021
DOJ Antitrust Division Requests Feedback on Bank Merger Competitive Review Guidelines Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jan
23
2017
FTC Announces 2017 Thresholds for Merger Control Filings Under the HSR Act and Interlocking Directorates Under the Clayton Act Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
4
2022
CFTC and SEC Issue Guidance on Security-Based Swaps and Fraud in OTC Swap Disclosures Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
 

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