Antitrust & Securities Violations

Manhattan Criminal Defense Lawyers for Antitrust and Securities Violations

Located in the Empire State Building, The Blanch Law Firm brings together some of the country's leading lawyers in the field of antitrust litigation. Collectively, attorneys working with the firm possess more than 40 years of experience in antitrust and price fixing cases, including transactional analysis of bid rigging allegations, major acquisitions and de facto mergers.

The Blanch Law Firm is capable of handling even the most complex antitrust and securities violation matters. BLF attorneys use experience gained at prestigious law schools and large law firms as a foundation for success in antitrust cases. They have experience representing huge companies, including pharmaceutical companies, airlines and healthcare clinics. The Blanch Law Firm also has the capacity to consult with an in-house accounting team to assist with financial crime cases.

The Law on Antitrust and Securities Violations

The law on antitrust and securities violations can be intricate and is best understood by an experienced attorney. People facing criminal charges are usually accused of violating one of the three major federal antitrust laws: the Sherman Antitrust Act, the Clayton Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act.

• The Sherman Antitrust Act is the oldest of all U.S. antitrust laws and was enacted to fight monopolies and other anti-competitive agreements between businesses.
• The Clayton Act was later created to extend the scope of antitrust law. It lists specific actions and business models that are illegal, such as price discrimination, exclusive dealings and tying the purchase of one product to the purchase of another. The Act has later been reformed and strengthened by other legislation, including the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act (HSR Act) and the Cellar Kefauver Act.
• The Federal Trade Commission Act established the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC has the power to take action against unfair or deceptive trade practices in nearly every industry except banking and transportation.

Be Proactive in the Face of Potential Charges -- Contact The Blanch Law Firm

Are you facing a government investigation related to anti-competitive conduct? Aggressive, early intervention is often the key for effectively fighting or avoiding antitrust and securities violation charges. Contact The Blanch Law Firm by calling 917-472-9883 or toll free at 1-866-690-9316. Initial consultations are free and confidential.