Who We Are and What We Do
The American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law is the leading professional organization for those interested in the fields of antitrust and competition law, trade regulation, consumer protection and economics. Our more than 8,000 members include attorneys and non-lawyers from private law firms, in-house counsel, non-profit organizations, consulting firms, federal and state government agencies, as well as judges, professors and law students. We provide an outstanding assortment of programs, publications, discussion groups and timely updates on recent developments in all facets of antitrust and consumer protection law.
Membership Benefits and Information
The Section of Antitrust Law is dedicated to providing its members the resources needed to enhance their practices and professional development. Our programs, publications, networks (listservs and personal connections), research tools (SAL), and committees are designed to serve the needs of those seeking either general background or highly specialized insights into antitrust and consumer protection issues on a periodic basis.
Not a member? If not, you can join online or by telephone 800-285-2221. Lawyer and associate dues are only $50. Join today and take advantage of benefits immediately!
A Message From The Chair
Nicholas Wade recently reported in the New York Times that biologists are "beginning to form a generally sunnier view of humankind." If scientists at the University of Leipzig in Germany are right, then humans may not be as vicious as generations of savants have led us to believe. For example, the Leipzig researchers discovered that when young toddlers see an unrelated adult whose hands are full and who needs assistance picking up a dropped clothespin, they will immediately help. Based on this and other studies, the scientists conclude that helping is a natural inclination, not something imposed by parents or culture. (Mr. Wade also notes, however, that other scientists are more skeptical.)
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Conferences and Programs
Antitrust Litigation Course DVD
Coming soon to a desktop near you...
The Section of Antitrust is pleased to offer distance learning CLE opportunities to help you enhance your practice. Information will soon be available regarding the 2009 Antitrust Litigation Course DVD: Preparing and Trying an Antitrust Case.
Click here for agenda details; for more detailed information, please e-mail Candace Mui.
DVDs are now on sale.
Section Comments, Reports, & Amicus Briefs
- Report of the Section of Antitrust Law of the American Bar Association Concerning European Commission Draft Regulation on the Application of Article 81(3) of the Treaty to Certain Categories of Agreements, Decisions, And Concerted Practices in the Insurance Sector
November 2009 - Comments of the ABA Section of Antitrust Law Regarding the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice Horizontal Merger Review Project - Project No. P092900
November 2009 - Written testimony of Ilene Knable Gotts concerning H.R. 3596, “The Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009” before the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy, Committee on the Judiciary.
October 2009
Searchable Antitrust Library
Welcome to Section of Antitrust Law Document Library (SAL). Here you can search for content published by the Section of Antitrust Law. Enter content request in SAL's search textbox.
Featured Conferences
The International Cartel Workshop
February 10-12, 2010 • Paris, France
58th Antitrust Law Spring Meeting
April 21-23, 2010 • Washington, DC
