Antitrust & Competition

Plain answers to Antitrust and Competition questions, with every citation independently ruled by the Kingsfield judge against the primary-law corpus.

• Does the Sherman Act require an agreement between two or more parties to find an illegal restraint of trade?15 USC 1
• What is the legal standard for blocking a merger or acquisition under the Clayton Act?15 USC 18
• Can a private plaintiff recover triple its damages for an antitrust violation?15 USC 15
• What federal statute makes it unlawful to monopolize a market?15 USC 2
• What statute requires parties to file premerger notification before closing a deal?15 USC 18a
• What statute restricts exclusive dealing and tying arrangements in the sale of goods?15 USC 14