Many people have never heard of antitrust laws, but enforcement of these laws saves consumers millions and even billions of dollars a year. The Federal Government enforces three major Federal antitrust laws, and most states also have their own. The three major Federal antitrust laws are The Sherman Antitrust Act, The Clayton Act, and The Federal Trade Commission Act.This is FindLaw's collection of Antitrust and Trade Regulation articles, part of the Business Operations section of the Corporate Counsel Center. Law articles in this archive are predominantly written by lawyers for a professional audience seeking business solutions to legal issues. Start your free research with FindLaw.
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Antitrust and Trade Regulation Articles
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Important Information About The Fair Credit Reporting Act
FindLaw's analysis of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and how it applies to employers seeking information on job applicants or employees from outside agencies.
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The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and the Investigation of Employee Misconduct
FindLaw's analysis of the laws governing the employer/employee relationship, including pre-hire, hire, promotion, discipline and severing the relationship.
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New Florida Statute on Restrictive Covenants
FindLaw's primer on Florida statutes governing the use of non-compete agreements.
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North Carolina Employment Law-FAQs
FindLaw's answers to common questions about North Carolina's employment laws.
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Walking the Workplace Privacy Tightrope: Seizing Your Rights as an Employer: Without Violating Those of Your Employees
FindLaw's overview of the issues surrounding employees' privacy and the need to maintain a safe and productive workforce.
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Will Your Non-Compete Agreement Withstand a Court Challenge
FindLaw's discussion on non-compete agreements, which have become more common in the workplace.
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Executive Summary Of The Antitrust Laws
The scope of federal antitrust regulation is all-pervasive, with virtually every business of significance falling within its reach. With the notorious exception of the Robinson-Patman Act, the relevant statutory provisions are deceptively simple. Here is an executive summary of antitrust laws.
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Antitrust Aspects of Drafting Distributor Agreements
Business lawyers are regularly called on to draft or review agreements for the sale of products from a manufacturer to wholesalers or retailers. Manufacturers as well as distributors often desire to restrict the manner in which resales are made. Learn more about antitrust aspects of drafting distributor agreements in this article.
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Background Checks: Beware!
Hiring mistakes can be expensive; so can giving sensitive responsibilities to existing employees. As a result, many companies have begun to conduct, or expand, the background searches. Learn more about background checks here.
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Non Compete Agreements In Iowa
The Supreme Court of Iowa has established a three-factor test for the validity of covenants not to compete. Learn more about non compete agreement in Iowa in this article.