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It also outlaws (attempts to) monopolize a market. It also outlaws (attempts to establish a) monopolization of a market.

Sherman Act

The Sherman Act, passed in 1890, is an antitrust law.

Contents

  1. Sherman Act
    1. Description
    2. History

Description

The Sherman Act outlaws any "contract, combination, or conspiracy" that unreasonable restrains trade. For example, a per se violation of the Sherman Act could be a price fixing arrangement.

It also outlaws (attempts to establish a) monopolization of a market.

The Sherman Act is a criminal law, so adjudication can be sought in both civil and criminal courts.

History

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