The concept of unreasonable restraint of trade is a cornerstone of American antitrust law, shaping the way businesses interact, compete, and innovate - but also elusive and hard to understand. At its heart, this legal doctrine is designed to ensure that competition remains fair and robust, protecting both consumers and the broader economy from the harms of monopolistic or collusive behavior.

A Section 338(h)(10) election is a nuanced and powerful provision within the Internal Revenue Code, designed to provide flexibility in the tax treatment of certain corporate acquisitions.

If you’ve been following the headlines, you know the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been locked in a high-stakes legal battle with Google. This isn’t just another lawsuit—it’s a defining moment in how antitrust laws apply to the digital age.

The world of antitrust law has come full circle. Over a century after the landmark breakup of Standard Oil, the United States government is again in court with a corporate giant—this time, Google.

The U.S. government’s antitrust campaign against Google has reached a critical juncture, with two landmark 2025 court rulings exposing distinct facets of the tech giant’s dominance.

Imagine a world where a single company controls the price of every gallon of gas, every loaf of bread, and every phone in your pocket. That’s the nightmare U.S. antitrust laws like the Sherman Act (1890) and Clayton Act (1914) were designed to prevent.