US Antitrust

US Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall referred to antitrust laws as the Magna Carta of free enterprise. Without these laws competition would suffer and the likely results would be fewer choices higher prices and poor service. Who wants that? Antitrust laws not only benefit you as a consumer but also your organization by protecting it against those who conspire to limit competition. Understanding what constitutes a violation of antitrust law can help you avoid breaching the law and saddling your organization and yourself with serious fines and penalties. This course describes behaviors that may violate antitrust law and explains how to respond appropriately to potential antitrust violations. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor Employment and Employee Benefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA. Please note however that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein or in the course materials shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal state or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create and receipt does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state.