Antitrust and Trade Regulation
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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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.
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Enforceable Covenants Not To Compete
Employers frequently require their employees to execute employment agreements that contain covenants not to compete. Each state has its own laws regarding whether such covenants may be enforced, and under what circumstances. Learn more about enforceable covenants not to compete in this article.
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Enforcing Noncompetition Agreements Across State Lines: The California and Texas Problems
As technology continues to advance protection of employers' trade secrets and good will has become increasingly more important. An ever-increasing number of employers now use written noncompetition agreements to protect their legitimate interests. Here is a brief look at how to enforce noncompetition agreements across state lines.
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Non-Compete Agreements After An Acquisition: Are They Enforceable?
Many companies view their key executives and sales people as assets to be preserved and maintained, recognizing that these individuals add value to the organization. In an attempt to keep those assets out of the hands of competitors, companies often use non-compete agreements. Learn more about non-compete agreements after an acquisition in this article.
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Fair Credit Reporting Act
Credit and criminal background checks are part of the standard hiring process for most employers. These checks provide employers with a brief snapshot of the type of person that they are considering hiring. Requiring a background check as a condition of employment is not illegal.
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Mergers & Acquisitions: Post-Employment Restrictive Covenants In the Acquisition Context
Post-employment restrictive covenants prohibit employees from competing with their employer’s business after the two sever ties. There is a balance that must be struck in order to make these types of covenants valid. Read on to learn how these covenants work in the context of mergers and acquisitions.
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New Antitrust Risks for Private Equity Firms?
Courtesy of West LegalEdcenter's The M&A Lawyer . Subscribe now to get timely, in-depth coverage of Mergers and Acquisitions legal news. The market intelligence agency Mlex has reported that Goldman Sachs ("GS") has received a "statement of ...
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Antidumping and Countervailing Duties: A Preventive Approach
The antidumping and countervailing duty laws have become the most effective and most commonly used forms of import relief used by U.S. manufacturers seeking to restrict imports to the United States. Over a thousand cases have been filed since 1980 ...
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Antitrust Aspects Of Drafting Distributors’ 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 or ...
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Antitrust Guidelines for International Operations
On April 5, 1995, the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission issued joint Antitrust Guidelines for International Operations. The Guidelines replace versions previously issued in 1977 and 1988 by the two federal U.S ...
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