Foreword

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FOREWORD

The American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law is pleased to

publish this DOJ Civil Antitrust Practice and Procedure Manual, a

comprehensive guide to the process and procedures governing antitrust

enforcement and policy making by the Antitrust Division of the U.S.

Department of Justice.

This Manual is intended to provide practical guidance to lawyers and

parties that are involved in antitrust matters, investigations, and litigation

with the Antitrust Division. Over the last several years, the Antitrust

Division has commenced a number of important antitrust enforcement

actions in the merger and non-merger fields. At the same time, it issued

policy statements and guidance to the bar and business community on

various aspects of antitrust law, both in the U.S. and abroad. This book

provides a framework for understanding the process and procedures the

Antitrust Division employs in conducting its investigations, reaching its

decisions about civil enforcement, advocating for competition, and

formulating guidance to the antitrust community.

The Section is grateful to the Manual’s editor, Kenneth M. Vorrasi,

and his team of contributing authors, each of whom dedicated countless

hours to the preparation of the book. We also thank the Co-Chairs of the

Federal Civil Enforcement Committee, M. Howard Morse, who

conceived of the project and oversaw its progress, and Hill B. Wellford,

who provided helpful comments.

We trust that the Manual will serve as a helpful guide to those who

practice before the Antitrust Division and are involved in matters within

the jurisdiction of the Antitrust Division.

March 2012 Richard M. Steuer

Chair, Section of Antitrust Law

American Bar Association

2011-12