antitrust and competition law
Antitrust Remedies
Introduction Antitrust remedies serve the dual purposes of compensating victims of anticompetitive conduct and deterring future violations. The antitrust laws provide a comprehensive remedial …
Clayton Act
Introduction The Clayton Act of 1914, codified at 15 USC §§ 12-27, is a federal antitrust statute that addresses specific anticompetitive practices not fully covered by the Sherman Act. The Clayton …
Sherman Act Section 1
Introduction Section 1 of the Sherman Antitrust Act, 15 USC § 1, prohibits “[e]very contract, combination in the form of trust or otherwise, or conspiracy, in restraint of trade or commerce …
Sherman Act Section 2
Introduction Section 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act, 15 USC § 2, prohibits monopolization, attempted monopolization, and conspiracies to monopolize. Unlike Section 1, which targets concerted action, …
US Antitrust Law
Statutory Framework US antitrust law rests on three core federal statutes. The Sherman Act of 1890 prohibits contracts, combinations, and conspiracies in restraint of trade (§1) and monopolization, …