California Antitrust Law Class Action Lawyers

At Matern Law Group, we are dedicated to protecting consumer rights and promoting fair competition in the marketplace. Our experienced team of antitrust attorneys in California works to hold companies accountable for anti-competitive practices that may harm consumers.

What is Antitrust Law?

Antitrust law, also known as competition law, is designed to promote fair competition and prevent anti-competitive practices that can harm consumers and restrict competition. These laws address a wide range of activities, including:

• Price Fixing: Agreements between competitors to set or coordinate prices.
• Market Allocation: Agreements among competitors to divide markets, territories, or customers.
• Monopolization: Certain conduct used to acquire or maintain monopoly power and exclude competition.
• Mergers and Acquisitions: Transactions that may substantially reduce competition in a market.
• Bid Rigging: Collusion among competitors intended to manipulate a competitive bidding process.

Our Antitrust Services

At Matern Law Group, our attorneys represent consumers in antitrust matters involving potentially unlawful anti-competitive conduct. We pursue claims against companies accused of practices that harm competition and consumers, including price fixing, monopolization, market allocation, and other forms of anti-competitive conduct.

Our attorneys also represent consumers in class action litigation when potentially unlawful business practices affect groups of people.

Key Antitrust Legislation

The Sherman Act

The Sherman Antitrust Act is a federal statute addressing conduct that unlawfully restrains interstate trade or commerce and certain forms of monopolization. Key provisions include:

• Section 1: Prohibits certain contracts, combinations, and conspiracies that unreasonably restrain trade.
• Section 2: Addresses monopolization, attempted monopolization, and conspiracies to monopolize.

The Cartwright Act

The Cartwright Act is California’s primary antitrust statute and addresses certain combinations and agreements that restrict competition. Potentially prohibited conduct can include:

• Price Fixing: Agreements among competitors concerning prices.
• Market Allocation: Agreements to divide territories, customers, or markets.
• Other Anti-Competitive Agreements: Certain arrangements that unlawfully restrict competition in the marketplace.

The Unfair Competition Law (UCL)

California’s Unfair Competition Law (UCL) prohibits unlawful, unfair, or fraudulent business acts or practices. Depending on the circumstances, it may provide a means of addressing business practices that harm consumers, including:

• False Advertising: Misleading or deceptive representations concerning products or services.
• Unfair Practices: Certain business practices that unlawfully harm consumers or competition.

Why Choose Our Antitrust Attorneys?

Experience

Our attorneys have experience representing consumers in complex litigation, including class actions involving potentially unlawful corporate practices. We stay informed about developments in California and federal law that may affect consumer rights.

Client-Centered Approach

We understand that each client’s situation is unique. We evaluate the circumstances of each potential case and work with our clients to understand their legal options.

Strong Advocacy

We are committed to advocating for consumers affected by potentially unlawful anti-competitive practices and holding companies accountable when their conduct violates consumer protection or antitrust laws.