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Interlocks Under Section 8 of the Clayton Act: Implications of the FTC’s Investigation of Apple and Google
October 14, 2009 Full PDF
News that an Apple director recently stepped down from his position on Google's board of directors following the FTC's investigation into whether the companies had violated Section 8 of the Clayton Act's prohibition on interlocking directorates highlights the need for companies to be vigilant in monitoring for potential Section 8 issues, especially if they compete in rapidly evolving product markets.