The 2015 Antitrust Review of the Americas features a chapter, “‘United States: Private Antitrust Litigation,” authored by BakerHostetler Antitrust Chair Robert G. Abrams, Partner Gregory J. Commins Jr., and Partner and Editor of Antitrust Advocate Danyll W. Foix. They wrote:
“US law is littered with dozens of immunities and exemptions that limit or preclude the application of antitrust laws. While some immunities and exemptions exist by virtue of legislation, many have been created by federal courts. As a result, determining whether the antitrust laws apply to a particular course of conduct frequently requires consideration of potential exemptions and immunities as well as any developments in statutory or case law. The past year has seen developments in several immunities and exemptions, the most significant being the Supreme Court’s ongoing explanation of state action immunity. Other courts are also poised to provide guidance on exemptions for the agriculture and baseball industries. These unfolding developments could affect local governments, businesses, and consumers in the US.”
The chapter includes sections on immunities and exemptions, state action immunity developments, and industry-specific exemptions. Read the chapter.
The 18th annual edition of The Antitrust Review of the Americas covers hot topics in the U.S., Canada and Brazil including: Cartels, Energy, Foreign Investment, Joint Ventures, IP & Antitrust, Mergers, Private Enforcement, Private Equity, Technology and Vertical Restraint. Government officials discuss current enforcement and priorities for the year ahead in the U.S., Canada, Barbados, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Nicaragua.
Extracts from The Antitrust Review of the Americas 2015 – www.GlobalCompetitionReview.com
