Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman's attorneys are dedicated to enforcing federal and state antitrust laws, which aim to promote competition in the marketplace. The antitrust laws protect consumers and businesses by preventing market abuse such as price-fixing and other anticompetitive actions that could lead to monopolies and reduce competition. These unlawful practices are detrimental to the economy and consumers because they can drive up prices and provide consumers with fewer product choices.
Because antitrust actions brought under federal laws generally must be brought by direct purchasers of a product, the plaintiffs in these actions are frequently small businesses that have purchased products directly from a manufacturer, rather than the ultimate consumer-purchaser. However, if price-fixing or other anticompetitive activities were allowed to continue, the millions of consumers who purchase these products or services ultimately suffer.
The U.S. economy depends on a competitive business environment for its success. Anti-trust laws were created to promote competition, and most importantly, to prevent companies from price-fixing and attempting other actions that could lead to monopolies and reduce competition. When a business is involved in conduct that prevents fair competition — those being affected have the legal right to take action.
The attorneys of Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman have the experience and resources to take action against businesses that use the law to their advantage and prevent competition within their sector.
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