Antitrust and
Unfair Competition

Large corporations often use their size, influence, and resources to stifle competition, block smaller businesses from the market, and engage in unfair trade practices. Whether through predatory pricing, supplier lockouts, false advertising, or illegal monopolistic behavior, these tactics can drive small businesses out of the market and crush fair competition.

You don’t have to accept it—we fight back.

We hold corporations accountable for anti-competitive practices, deceptive trade practices, and business manipulation. We help businesses enforce their rights under federal and state antitrust laws, seek damages for financial harm, and level the playing field against corporate giants.

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  • Competition is supposed to be fair, but some corporations use predatory pricing tactics to intentionally sell below cost, absorb losses, and eliminate competitors. Once small businesses are forced out, they raise prices, restrict supply, and dominate the market. This is illegal under federal and state antitrust laws, and we take aggressive legal action to stop it.

    What is Predatory Pricing and Market Manipulation?

    This occurs when a business manipulates prices or markets to eliminate competition. Common illegal tactics include:

    • Selling Below Cost to Destroy Competition: A major competitor undercuts prices at an unsustainable level to push small businesses out.

    • Bait-and-Switch Pricing: A company advertises ultra-low prices but raises them once competitors are gone.

    • Exclusive Supplier Agreements & Kickbacks: A large company blocks competitors from accessing necessary suppliers by offering exclusive deals or financial incentives.

    • Fake Discounts & Artificial Price Inflation: A company creates the illusion of lower prices while making up the difference in hidden fees or restricted access.

  • Small businesses rely on access to suppliers, distributors, and markets to stay competitive. But big corporations often use their influence to lock out competitors, demand exclusivity from suppliers, or force retailers to stop carrying competing products. These tactics violate federal and state antitrust laws, and we fight to restore market access and recover damages.

    What is Market Access Restriction?

    This occurs when a dominant company controls market access and prevents fair competition. Common violations include:

    • Exclusive Supplier Agreements: A large company forces suppliers to stop selling to competitors, limiting market access.

    • Retailer Coercion & Shelf Space Manipulation: A brand pays retailers to limit or remove competitor products from shelves.

    • Blocking New Market Entrants: Large companies use contracts, licensing restrictions, or financial pressure to prevent small businesses from entering a market.

    • Tying Arrangements: A business forces customers to buy an additional product/service to access the one they actually need.

  • Big companies often use false advertising, misleading comparisons, and deceptive claims to undercut smaller competitors and manipulate consumer choices. These tactics damage reputations, mislead customers, and create an unfair playing field. If your business is suffering from dishonest marketing tactics, we take legal action to stop the deception and recover damages.

    What is False Advertising and Deceptive Trade Practices?

    This occurs when a competitor misrepresents their product (or yours) to gain an unfair advantage. Common violations include:

    • False Product Claims: A company misrepresents the quality, effectiveness, or capabilities of its product.

    • Comparative Advertising Misuse: A business falsely claims their product is superior to yours.

    • Fake Customer Reviews & Smear Campaigns: A competitor publishes fake reviews to damage your reputation.

    • Hidden Fees & Bait-and-Switch Tactics: A company advertises a low price but misleads customers with hidden costs.

    • Unauthorized Use of Your Brand in Advertising: A business uses your trademark or branding to mislead customers into thinking there’s an affiliation.

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Our attorneys have extensive experience standing up for and defending the rights of Main Street businesses. We understand the vital role Main Street businesses play in our communities, and are committed to protecting their ability to thrive under fair and just laws. By combining litigation, negotiation, and advocacy to achieve practical and impactful results for your business, we go beyond simply resolving disputes. Instead, we work to empower small businesses, and in turn, empower the backbone of the American Dream.