Darren Schaefer Dr. Foran English 102 10 March 2002 Antitrust Lawsuits, Monopolies, and Anticompetitive Business Practices in Today's Economy In July of 1890, the Sherman Antitrust was passed by the U.S. Congress through the efforts of Senator John Sherman of Ohio. That act is the basic federal enactment that regulates the operations of corporate trusts. The act declared illegal every contract, combination in the form of trust or otherwise, or conspiracy, in restraint of trade or commerce among …showed first 75 words of 3062 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3062 total…rights. Without them, we would be the hostage of a few industry giants, and there would be no competition in the business world. So in conclusion, antitrust laws keep our economic system flowing smoothly. Although, the government needs to be able to step in sooner, and take harsher action when it comes to monopolistic practices, or anticompetitive practices, so that we won't be held hostage to a companies high prices or inadequate or unwanted product.