Is a vertical agreement illegal under the antitrust laws?

An agreement reached by two or more vertical actors that restrains competition can be illegal under the antitrust laws. Whether a vertical agreement is illegal is generally determined according to the rule of reason —a balancing test that weighs harm to competition against the procompetitive justifications behind the restraint.

What are vertical issues in federal antitrust law?

This afternoon I will address vertical issues in federal antitrust law. Vertical antitrust issues arise in the context of relationships -- contractual or through merger -- between businesses at different levels in the chain of distribution; for example, between the maker of military aircraft and the maker of stealth radar technology.

What legal framework is applicable to vertical agreements in USA?

A look at the legal framework applicable to vertical agreements in USA, including antitrust law, types of vertical restraint, responsible authorities and more.