Kroger Ending Free Alt-Weekly Distribution Is Probably Not an Antitrust Problem

The Cincinnati-based grocery retailer has decided to stop allowing free alternative weekly newspapers to distribute issues in their stores, but this decision probably does not amount to an antitrust violation. (Keep reading)

Just Because an Altruistic Motive Animates a Horizontal Agreement Between Competitors Doesn’t Mean That the Agreement Promotes Consumer Welfare

One of my former law professors is undoubtedly correct in his positive statements of antitrust law.  Where I part ways with him in considering whether it should apply to an agreement between BMW, Ford, Honda, Volkswagen, and California to develop greener cars is that I am not persuaded that the agreement will promote consumer welfare. (Keep reading)