On Friday, January 13, 2017, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released the new Antitrust Guidelines for International Enforcement and Cooperation. These guidelines were jointly developed by the agencies and serve to update the Antitrust Enforcement Guidelines for International Operations that have been in place since April 1995. The new guidelines include a revised discussion on conduct involving foreign commerce, a new chapter on international cooperation, and updated language, case law, and illustrative examples throughout.
DOJ and FTC Release New Antitrust Guidelines for International Enforcement and Cooperation
By Paul M. Thompson and McDermott Will & Emery on January 20, 2017
Posted In DOJ Developments, FTC Developments
