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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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Jun
13
2014
Cloning: It’s not what you think – Changes to ANVISA’s (Brazil Health Service Agency) “Clone” Procedure Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
3
2016
An Overview of the USTR’s 2016 Special 301 Report on the State of IPR in Brazil Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Apr
18
2012
Opening of the 13th Great-Idea China Sourcing & New Industrial Delegation to China Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
7
2016
New Wisconsin Law Declares Franchisors Not Employer of Franchisee Employees Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Sep
1
2016
Proposed Update of the Antitrust Guidelines for Licensing Intellectual Property: FTC and DOJ Seek Public Comment Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
12
2012
Selling the Wisconsin Corporation — Good News for Directors Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Apr
21
2012
Transformation. Repositioning. Adjustment.: 2012 China (Suzhou) Service Outsourcing Innovation Development and Investment Promotion Summit Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
5
2014
BRIC-a-BRAC February 5, 2014: News Items from BRIC Countries Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Apr
22
2012
13th Great-Idea China Sourcing & New Industrial Delegation to China – Day 4 Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Aug
7
2013
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Formalize a Collaborative Relationship to Facilitate Enforcement of Labor and Immigration Laws Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Apr
10
2014
The Copaxone Story in the U.S. and India: A Further Update Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Apr
28
2014
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) Sets its Regulatory Sights on New Tobacco Products in Proposed Rules Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Aug
26
2015
Drones: Regulations Affecting Commercial Use Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
30
2016
Overview of USTR’s 2016 Special 301 Report on State of Inter Partes Review in Argentina Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
28
2013
Raising the Bar: Supreme Court Holds Merits Inquiry Requires Link Between Plaintiff’s Liability and Damages Theories at Certification Stage of Class Action Case Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Nov
6
2014
Brazil: An Update of the Most Relevant Events for Pharmaceutical Companies in 2014: Part 2 of a 5-Part Series Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
3
2016
An Overview of the USTR’s 2016 Special 301 Report on the State of IPR in Chile Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
15
2016
Overview of United States Trade Representative’s 2016 Special 301 Report on State of IPR in Venezuela Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Aug
2
2013
Healthcare and Data Exclusivity in Russia – One Year Later Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
18
2014
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Cancels Six REDSKINS Trademark Registrations Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
14
2015
A Review of the Patent Related Provisions of the TPP – Patentable Subject Matter and Grace Periods Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
May
15
2012
Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Takes Effect Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
27
2012
Pay Attention: ITC Exclusion Orders May Block Your Imports If You Don’t Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Nov
27
2009
New York’s International Banks Obtain Relief as Second Circuit Restricts Ability of Creditors to Use Maritime Rule B to Attach Electronic Fund Transfers Bingham McCutchen LLP
Aug
19
2009
Court of Appeals Decides Non-Compete Covenant in Medical Staffing Case is Unenforceable, But Affirms Verdict for Misappropriation of Trade Secrets and Unfair Trade Practices Poyner Spruill LLP
Aug
2
2015
Go Head Over Heels To Protect Trade Secrets (And Other Gymnastics Related Puns) Poyner Spruill LLP
Nov
15
2013
North Carolina General Assembly to Study Market Based Principals in Health Care: Sustainability and Transparency Poyner Spruill LLP
Nov
16
2010
FTC Positions Itself to Increase/Enhance Information Security Enforcement Actions with Appointment of Chief Technologist Poyner Spruill LLP
 

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