Antitrust by association(s)
Nevertheless, their activities have sometimes involved them in practices which have been condemned by the courts as violations of the antitrust laws.
- Nevertheless, their activities have sometimes involved them in practices which have been condemned by the courts as violations of the antitrust laws.
- Today’s trade associations typically serve many legitimate purposes, and from an antitrust perspective, most trade association activities are procompetitive or benign.
- Trade association conduct or rules that restrict competition in a way that harms consumers will continue to invite antitrust scrutiny.
- As the FTC celebrates its centennial year, it’s worth recalling old-time antitrust principles that still guide modern-day trade group collaboration.