Explore a comprehensive collection of resources dedicated to antitrust and competition law, featuring expert video interviews with leading attorneys, in-depth articles on monopolistic practices, and insightful analyses of regulatory developments. Visitors will gain valuable knowledge on topics such as mergers, price fixing, and market competition, all crafted to enhance understanding of how these laws impact businesses and consumers. Stay informed with the latest updates and interpretations in this critical area of legal practice.
Texas tech companies can challenge an FTC non-compete ban by showing the rule exceeds FTC authority, is arbitrary under the APA, and conflicts with Texas trade-secret and contract interests. Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio employers also have antitrust and competition-law defenses to reduce enforcement risk and preserve lawful protections. This article explains how to […]
A Sherman Act Section 1 price-fixing probe in the Northern District of California can lead to felony exposure, treble-damages civil litigation, and parallel state enforcement. Because DOJ Antitrust often builds cases from leniency applicants, bids/quotes, and communications metadata, the first 72 hours after contact are decisive. This article outlines a defense roadmap for ND Cal […]
Antitrust law is a set of U.S. statutes—most notably the Sherman Act (1890), Clayton Act (1914), and FTC Act (1914)—that prohibit anti-competitive conduct and monopolization. It targets practices like price-fixing, bid-rigging, and unlawful mergers that can raise prices or reduce consumer choice. This article explains the core rules, common violations, and why enforcement matters. Antitrust […]
The Federal Trade Commission enforces consumer protection laws and promotes fair competition. Unlike agencies handling federal trademark benefits or federal trucking regulations, the FTC targets fraud, deceptive advertising, and anti-competitive practices through investigations and federal prosecution referrals.
