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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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Nov
18
2021
Practical Considerations for Reviewing Entertainment Agreements in M&A Transactions 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
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
Nov
10
2016
Antitrust Agencies Issue Guidance To HR Professionals Regarding Hiring and Compensation Decisions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
28
2016
Rule 504 Becomes Useful Tool for Smaller Capital Raising and M&A Transactions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
30
2010
FTC Gets Shut Down - Once Again - In Its Bid To Change How Courts View Reverse Payment Settlements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
21
2011
Delaware Chancery Court Provides Further Clarification as to When the "Entire Fairness" Standard of Review is Appropriate and How It Will Be Applied Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
27
2011
Interlocutory Appeal From Denial Of Twombly Motion to Dismiss in Text Messaging Antitrust Litigation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
13
2011
Wal-Mart v. Dukes: Implications For Antitrust Class Actions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
5
2011
US & China Sign Antitrust Memorandum of Understanding Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
19
2011
Aiming for a Moving Target: Bad and Good News on Changing Iran Sanctions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
22
2017
Dinner Table Conversation: How an Offhand Comment May Signal a Shift in the Global Trade of Semiconductors Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
14
2017
Growing Pains for Expanding Tech Companies: Uber Investigated for FCPA Violations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
8
2017
New Labor Board GC Signals Overturning Obama-Era Rulings, But Anticipated Vacancies and Recusals Create Uncertainty Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
8
2018
2018 EU Trade, Regulatory and Competition Trends Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
8
2018
Importers Beware: 10 Things You Must Know About the Emergence of High-Stakes Customs Audits Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
14
2018
5 Steps to Obtaining an Exemption under President Trump’s Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
25
2013
Six Ways to do Business Overseas While Reducing the Perils of Future Litigation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
11
2013
Total Settlement of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Charges Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
12
2018
The Great Wall Against China: Washington’s Barriers to a Wave of Capital from the Far East Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
9
2013
What Export Control Reform Means for You - Episode IV: The New Definition of “Specially Designed” Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
27
2022
FTC Renews Focus on Dark Patterns Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
9
2013
Failure to Adequately Allege Lack of Supply Cross-Elasticity Dooms Attempted Monopolization Action to "Quick Look" Dismissal Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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