Best Antitrust Lawyers
The best antitrust lawyers in the United States,
according to peers surveyed and online voting, are listed in The
Best Lawyers Network.
Antitrust laws were passed because it was believed
that the economy functions best when competitors have limits for
permitted activities. Activities governed by antitrust law include
monopoly, pricing limitations, predatory practices and merger control
among others.
In order to prevent trusts from creating restraints on trade or
commerce and reducing competition, Congress passed the Sherman Antitrust
Act in 1890. The Sherman Act is the main source of Antitrust law.
The Sherman Act is a Federal statute and is therefore limited by
Constitutional constraints on the Federal government. The Commerce
Clause, however, allows for a very wide interpretation and application
of this act. The Act applies to all transactions and business involved
in interstate commerce. If the activities are local, the act applies
to transactions affecting interstate commerce, giving the Act broad
application.
Most states have comparable statutes prohibiting local monopolistic
conduct, price fixing agreements, and other acts in restraint of
trade.
Search for the “best lawyers” or look
for the “best antitrust lawyer” near
you by selecting a link below.
|
