May 1995
Background Note
HBS Case Collection

Note on Industry Self-Regulation and U.S. Antitrust Laws

By: Lynn S. Paine and Michael Santoro

Format:Print
| Pages:6

Abstract

Describes the purpose and nature of industry self-regulation and outlines the factors self-regulatory groups must consider to avoid infringing U.S. antitrust laws. Several examples of industry self-regulation are discussed.

Keywords

Ethics; Governance Compliance; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Knowledge; Law

Citation

Paine, Lynn S., and Michael Santoro. "Note on Industry Self-Regulation and U.S. Antitrust Laws." Harvard Business School Background Note 395-214, May 1995.