Reminder to be Read Aloud at Trade Association Meetings


Summary

This template is a reminder or warning that can be read aloud at the beginning of a trade association meeting to remind participants of the antitrust risks inherent in competitor meetings and simple steps to minimize that risk. You will need to tailor this template to the needs of the specific trade association. For example, the sections on standard-setting and benchmarking should be omitted if your trade association does not conduct those activities. This template includes practical guidance and drafting notes. For a more comprehensive list of related antitrust compliance content, see Antitrust Compliance Resource Kit. For a general background on how trade association activity may be illegal under the Sherman Act, see the trade association discussion in the practice note Horizontal Restraints. For a background of how trade association activity may serve as the basis for criminal prosecution, see the trade association discussion in the practice note Cartel Prohibition. For a discussion...