17 CFR Part 240
Securities Exchange Act rules
The SEC rules under the Exchange Act, including the Rule 10b-5 antifraud provision.
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15 U.S.C. § 1
Sherman Act — restraints of trade
Bans contracts, combinations, and conspiracies that unreasonably restrain trade.
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15 U.S.C. § 18
Clayton Act — mergers
Blocks mergers and acquisitions whose effect may be to substantially lessen competition.
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15 U.S.C. § 2
Sherman Act — monopolization
Prohibits monopolizing or attempting to monopolize a market through anticompetitive conduct.
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15 U.S.C. § 45
FTC Act — unfair practices
Prohibits unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts in commerce.
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