Antitrust in the United States

Trust (property law)

Introduction to Antitrust

Trust (monopoly), corporate monopoly organized under the legal device of trusteeship for the purpose of eliminating competition in an area of business and of controlling the market for a product. Specifically, a trust was a particular technique developed in the late 19th century to consolidate firms and acquire control in a variety of industries. The widespread use and abuse of trusts during this period ultimately gave rise to a series of antitrust laws that continue to be in effect. See Competition; Monopoly.

A trust is a legal arrangement in which the voting stock of different companies is brought together under the direction of a board of trustees, which then issues trust certificates in exchange for all the shares or a controlling number of shares of the individual companies. This arrangement permits the trustees to manage and direct a group of companies in a unified way, in effect, creating a single firm out of competing firms.” (1)

Antitrust Background

Antitrust (Terminations)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of antitrust. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Terminations is provided. Finally, the subject of Franchises in relation with antitrust is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

Antitrust (Terminations)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of antitrust. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Terminations is provided. Finally, the subject of Distributorships in relation with antitrust is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

The United States Antitrust Laws

General information on the United States's antitrust protections, which are intended to protect consumers and foster competition, by discouraging larger businesses from acquiring competitors solely to get rid of the competition. There is also an overview of the statute of limitations in the United States for filing a complaint and cross-references to additional information and resources on related topics in the United States.

Resources

Notes and References

• Information about Antitrust in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia

Guide to Antitrust

Antitrust Implications of E-commerce and the E-Commerce Law

Antitrust Background

Resources

See Also

• Click Fraud
• Copyright
• Cybercrime
• Cybersquatting
• E-Commerce Law
• Internet Advertising
• Internet Contracts
• Internet Defamation