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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
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
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
Nov
2
2021
Senate Zeros in on Big Tech with Latest Antitrust Reform Bill Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
13
2022
Lead Generator Settles with FTC Over Alleged FCRA and FTC Act Violations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
14
2016
Patient Zero – Public Knowledge Seeks FCC Review of New “Zero Rated” Service Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
17
2016
What More You Need to Know About Mergers and Acquisitions Involving Government Contractors and Their Suppliers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
25
2016
The FTC Cracks Down On March 2015 Lord & Taylor Social Media Launch: Native Advertisers Beware! Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
7
2022
Sixth Circuit Questions Efficacy of State “Certificate of Need” Laws, Question Whether Reduces Competition Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
8
2016
FTC Stands Down in Latest Head-to-Head Battle Between Federal and State Oversight of Healthcare Collaborations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
15
2016
Foreign Buyers Do Make a Difference: What You Need to Know About Mergers and Acquisitions Involving Government Contractors and Their Suppliers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
31
2022
FTC Takes Action Against Payment Processor Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
28
2010
Plaintiffs' Failure To Satisfy FTAIA's "Two-Step Dance" Results In Dismissal Of Foreign Purchase Claims Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
11
2010
Healthcare Sector Comes Under Increased Government Antitrust Scrutiny Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
25
2011
SPACs 2.0: New SPAC Rules Changes Approved By NASDAQ And NYSE AMEX And New Market Features Make SPACs A More Attractive Investment Vehicle In 2011 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
26
2011
Court Throws Out Antitrust Claims Against Netflix Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
25
2011
In Secret Rebate Case, If It Walks Like A Duck, Allegations That It Will Also Quack Are Plausible Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
3
2011
Grocers' Revenue-Sharing Deal Deserves More Than a Quick Look, Ninth Circuit Holds Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
14
2011
Netflix Wins Summary Judgment Dismissal Of Consumer Class Antitrust Claims Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
7
2017
European Commission Blocks Merger of London Stock Exchange and Deutsche Börse Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
22
2017
Exclusive Agreement Between Hospital and Insurance Plan Does Not Violate Section 1 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
22
2022
FTC Announces Proposed Rulemaking On Privacy and Data Security Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
14
2017
North Korea Sanctions Continue to Intensify Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
12
2013
U.S. Court of Appeals (2nd Circuit) Orders Argentina To Submit Proposal For Alternative Payment Plan To Avoid Debt Default... Again Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
1
2013
Comcast v. Behrend Sets a Higher Bar for Class Certification Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
13
2023
A Blast from the Past: FTC Bringing Back Enforcement of Robinson-Patman Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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