Resources
Primary Law Resources
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Statutes
The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 prescribes the rules of free competition among entities engaged in commerce. The Act broadly prohibits (1) anticompetitive agreements and (2) unilateral conduct that monopolizes or attempts to monopolize the relevant market. The Sherman Act is codified in 15 U.S.C. §§ 1-7.
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The Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914 established the Federal Trade Commission as a federal agency. ​The Act outlaws unfair methods of competition and unfair acts or practices that affect commerce. The Federal Trade Commission Act is codified in 15 U.S.C. §§ 41-58.
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The Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914 supports the Sherman Antitrust Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act. The Act seeks to prevent anticompetitive practice in their incipiency by prohibiting particular types of conduct not deemed in the best interest of a competitive marketplace. Broadly, the Act focuses on principles of economic trade and business. The Act is codified in 15 U.S.C. §§ 12-27 and 29 U.S.C. §§ 52-53.​
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Case Law
Antitrust Case Database (Westlaw)
This database includes cases from all federal courts that relate to antitrust law and the promotion of competition, the prevention of monopoly, and the regulation of domestic trade and commerce. Coverage begins with 1789. Westlaw requires a subscription to access this content.
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Bloomberg Law Antitrust Practice Center
This database provides primary sources, legal analysis (including BNA Portfolios and Law Reports), legal analysis, news, chart builders, practice guidance, and practice tools. The Practice Center is expansive and requires a subscription. Users are able to set alerts to receive the latest antitrust law updates. Users are able to search for administrative agency and law judge decisions on antitrust law.​
This database is provided by the Department of Justice and it allows users to search antitrust case filings. The database lists cases alphabetically by the last name of the individual defendants, by company name, or by the entity's first name. Amicus curiae briefs are listed by plaintiff's name. Users are able to search for administrative agency and law judge decisions on antitrust law.
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Hein Online allows users to browse by date, retrieve by citation, search by index, or search full-text to find case law. Hein Online also publishes official reports of decisions for relevant antitrust cases including the FTC and the DOJ. All documents are available in PDF format.Documents begin in 1936 – present. Hein Online requires a subscription to access this content.
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Agency Regulation and Legislative History
This website is typically used by members of the general public to provide input on proposed rules and notices before they are finalized. The site allows users to browse by agency, date, or search full-text to find proposed regulations. Documents listed are available in PDF format. Relevant agencies to federal antitrust laws are the FTC and the DOJ.
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The Federal Register provides a uniform system for publishing presidential documents, regulatory documents with general applicability and legal effect, proposed and final regulations, notices, and documents required by statute to be published. Proposed and final regulations appear first in the Federal Register. In order for any administrative regulation to be legally effective, it must be published in the Federal Register. The Office of the Federal Register (OFR) of the National Archives and Records Administration(NARA), and the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) jointly administer the FederalRegister.gov website.
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This website provides a list of federal agencies and their respective website. Agency decisions are typically published online. Generally, agency rules and law judge decisions are available through their respective websites. Relevant agencies to federal antitrust laws are the FTC and the DOJ.
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Legislative History of Antitrust Laws
This source provides legislative history on federal antitrust laws. Legislative history documents are produced by Congress as bills are introduced, studied, and debated. These documents are often used to determine Congressional intent and to clarify vague or ambiguous statutory language.
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FTC Competition Policy Guidance
The source provides guidance about the application of U.S. Antitrust laws to practitioners, policy makers, businesses, and consumers to promote marketplace competition. The FTC Bureau of Competition has developed educational resources aimed at consumers and businesses to prevent consumer injury, increase business compliance, and triage its enforcement efforts.
Secondary Resources
Treatises
Antitrust Law Handbook (2020) (Westlaw)
This treatise provides developments on antitrust law and procedure. The treatise also discusses insights into the key provisions of Antitrust Laws and provides practice forms and litigation procedure. This treatise is available online or in print and is updated annually. Previous issues are available and can be searched by keyword. Westlaw requires a subscription to access this content.
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Federal Antitrust Law (Kintner) (LexisNexis)
This treatise provides comprehensive analyses of the development and current status of antitrust law, as well as practical guidance for the application of Antitrust Laws. Further, the treatise provides textual discussions and extensive footnotes to significant decisions of the FTC and federal courts. This treatise is available online or in print and is current through 2021. Previous issues are available and can be searched by keywords. LexisNexis requires a subscription to access this content.
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ABA Defending Liberty Pursing Justice, Antitrust Law Developments (8th ed.) (2017) (Bloomberg)
This treatise provides scholarly commentary, antitrust law developments, and antitrust law cases. Using this source, users can synthesize these antitrust legal material to help understand antirust law and navigate agency regulations and guidelines. This source is available in print or through Bloomberg Law. Previous editions of this treatise is available on Bloomberg Law. Bloomberg Law requires a subscription to access this content.
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Antitrust Law Sample Forms (LexisNexis)
This treatise contains all available forms published by Matthew Bender pertaining to antitrust and trade law. When searching for forms, first try a broad search by agency, topic, or statute (e.g., "Sherman Antitrust Act" or "FTC"). If the search results are unsuccessful, narrow the scope of your search to include include jurisdiction(s), practice area(s) or form type. Users who seek to have these forms in print can browse and purchase the latest releases from the LexisNexis store. LexisNexis requires a subscription to access this content.
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Federal Antitrust Policy: The Law of Competition and its Practice (6th ed.) (2020)
This treatise the provides substantive foundations of policy and measurement to antitrust as a regulatory institution. Additionally, this Hornbook examines policy towards collusion and joint ventures, and provides analysis of antitrust enforcement institutions. This treatise is updated periodically and there is a searchable archive of previous posts. The treatise is available in print and can be accessed through the University of Chicago Law Library or through West Publishing.
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Practice Guides
Antitrust Basics (LexisNexis) (2021)
This practice guide provides antitrust basics and includes in-depth antitrust law procedures including: horizontal and vertical mergers, joint ventures, private damage actions, price fixing, predatory pricing, step-by-step reviews of FTC and DOJ antitrust investigations, the Robinson-Patman Act, and international trade law. This guide is published by the Law Journal Press and provides coverage though June 2021. LexisNexis requires a subscription to access this content.
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DOJ Civil Antitrust Practice and Procedure Manual (2nd ed. 2018)
This practice guide is a handbook that provides comprehensive material on the processes and procedures governing antitrust enforcement and policymaking by the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. The guide provides a framework for understanding the process and procedures the Antitrust Division employed in conducting investigations, reaching decisions about civil enforcement, advocating for competition, and formulating guidance to the antitrust community. The guide offers practical guidance to lawyers and parties involved in antitrust matters, investigations, and litigation with the DOJ Antitrust Division. This guide is only available in print and can be purchased through the American Bar Association or through the LexisNexis store.
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Antitrust Law Answer Book (2020)
This practice guide provides a comprehensive overview of antitrust law for non-experts who are looking to understand basic antitrust law concepts. The Answer Book address the most common business problems and emerging topics that illustrate the scope of antitrust laws. Written in a question-and-answer format, the book provides practical, non-technical answers and solutions to business practitioners and attorneys. This book is available in print or online through the PLI Plus. PLI Plus requires a subscription to access this Answer Book.
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Antitrust Class Actions Handbook (2nd ed. 2018)
This handbook guides new and experienced antitrust practitioners navigating class action antitrust lawsuits. The book provides comprehensive scholarly discussions of the issues that arise before, during, and after the filing of an antitrust class action lawsuit. The handbook considers issues and challenges faced by both plaintiffs and defendants to such actions, and focuses on both evolving legal standards as well as the strategic decisions that guide these highly complex cases. This handbook is published by the American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law and is only available in print.
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Antitrust Law Library Guide – University of Chicago Law Library
This research guide, provided by the University of Chicago D'Angelo Law Library, allows students and practitioners to discuss and learn about research, scholarship, and current events in the field of antitrust and competition law. The guide allows users to access primary law, articles and journals, practice guides and treatises, current awareness materials, legislative history, and study aids. This guide is updated regularly. While access to this guide free and publicly available, users may have to have credentials to access some of its material and content.
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Antitrust Library Guide – Georgetown University Law Library
This research guide, provided by the Williams Law Library at Georgetown University Law Center, is intended for practitioners and students researching United States antitrust law. While the guide is not comprehensive, it lists important, current, and relevant materials available in antitrust law.
This guide is updated regularly. While access to this guide free and publicly available, users may have to have credentials to access some of its material and content.
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Current Awareness & News
News & Policy
MLex provides a newsletter that follows the actions of the Federal Trade Commission, Department of Justice, states, governments, and proposed antitrust rules and regulations. While MLex requires a subscription to access its content, the newsletter is available and free through the Washington Library Consortium. Others outside of this consortium users should check with their local library for reciprocity options. MLex FTC Watch has a Twitter account that features latests trends and updates on antitrust law.
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American Bar Association Antitrust Law Journal
This Law Journal is routinely published by the American Bar Association. This Journal primarily features leading scholars and experts in the field of antitrust law. This Journal is updated periodically and there is a searchable archive of previous posts. Users may need a subscription to the ABA to access past content that was published.
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Wolters Kluwer Antitrust Law Daily
This source provides a daily report of antitrust law and gives a synopsis of updates in the area of antitrust law. This resource can be used as a guide to understanding current events and provide insights to latest regulatory practices. Previous issues are available and can be browsed or searched by keyword. Antitrust Law Daily requires a subscription to access their current and past content.
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PLI Plus's annual CLE handbook on Developments in Antitrust Law and Regulation
The Practicing Law Institute (PLI) annually publishes an educational supplement for antitrust law. This CLE Handbook provides practical and useful information on antitrust matters relevant to attorneys and related professionals. The Handbook provides an overview of recent developments in antitrust law and regulations. This Handbook also provides commentary on various guidelines relevant to antitrust laws including the Sherman Act, FTCA, and ethical considerations in antitrust. Users may need a subscription to access past content that was published.
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Antitrust & Competition Policy Blog
This blog provides current antitrust and competition news and regulatory developments. This blog is geared towards practitioners and the academic community. The blog focuses on domestic and international antitrust matters and is edited by Professors D. Daniel Sokol and Shubha Ghosh. This blog is updated regularly.
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This newsletter provides analysis and updates of antitrust and competition developments. It can be used to understand regulatory developments and provide insights into the kinds of issues legal practitioners are exploring. This blog is updated periodically and there is not a searchable archive of previous posts. Users will need either a subscription to Law360 or LexisNexis to access this content.
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This blog is a global competition and antitrust letter. It shares periodical publication materials and can be used to understand latest industry trends and major legal developments. It can be used to understand regulatory developments and provide insights into the kinds of issues legal practitioners are exploring. As a law firm blog there might be biases in the opinions expressed. This blog is updated frequently and includes an archive to previous posts.
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Bloomberg Law Mergers and Antitrust Law News
Bloomberg law provides a news database that covers antitrust and competition law topics relating to federal, state, and international trade practices. Through Bloomberg Law, users are able to broadly access the latest antitrust law news or can narrow their search by article type, topic, court, statute, or agency. Bloomberg Law requires a subscription to access this content.
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The New York Times Antitrust and Competition Issues
This news source provides latest news about antitrust laws and competition issues. The Antitrust section of The New York Times includes commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times. Users are able to subscribe to this section to be sent regular updates on antitrust and competition publications.
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Library of Congress Antitrust & Competition Policy Blog
This blog is a collection complied by the Library of Congress and features antitrust law and competition policy resources, information and news. The blog covers from 2005 to present. When using the source, search by keyword, subject, name, or title to find relevant antitrust law blogs.
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The International Center for Law & Economics (ICLE) regularly updates its Twitter account to include relevant and trending topics in antitrust and competition law. ICLE is a global research center that primarily focuses on antitrust, consumer protection, privacy/data, telecom, and intellectual property issues. User must have a Twitter subscription to access this content.
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Further Resources
Non-Legal Resources
This non-legal source provides content explaining antitrust laws in the United States. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that seeks to support communities, associations, and corporations. Further, the U.S. Chamber advocates for policies that help businesses create jobs and grow the U.S. economy.
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Harvard Business School Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness
This is a non-legal source that provides scholarship geared toward the business side of antitrust law. The Institute studies competition and its implication for company strategy; compares competition practice among nations, regions, and cities; and studies the relation between competition and society. This is an excellent non-legal resource for business leaders and entrepreneurs.
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This non-legal news source regularly features topics relating to antitrust law. Business Insider provides perspective on the historical development antitrust laws and latest antitrust law developments. Users are able to subscribe to the Business Insider and receive newsletters.
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Economics of Regulation and Antitrust (Falvey Library on Villanova University Campus)
This book publication discusses regulation and antitrust as key components of government policy. While the book is free to access, you must be a member of the Villanova University community. Falvey library is a member of the Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collection Libraries which allows interlibrary loans with other member libraries. This book is only available in print. ISBN: 9780262346917.
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American Antitrust Institute (AAI)
The AAI provides educational lessons and resources for teachers built around antitrust cases. Through its integration of film, educators and students have access to real-world antitrust trials and hear stories of some of the people victimized by unfair competition. AAI is a nonprofit organization that seeks to promote competition and protect consumers, businesses, and the American public.