Antitrust and Associations Handbook

Download or read book Antitrust and Associations Handbook written by and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2009 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Significant segments of American business and professions are represented by trade and professional associations. Associations are setting product standards, certifying the expertise of professionals, and actively opposing or promoting new legislative and regulatory initiatives. But association activities raise potential antitrust risks and their exposure to antitrust challenge has increased proportionately. This Handbook helps association counsel and executives help to understand the antitrust issues associated with association activities and minimize their risk.