For 10 points, name this area of the law which is governed in the U.S. by the Sherman Act and which seeks to prevent monopolistic anticompetitive behavior.
Defendants in this area of the law can claim immunity under the Noer-Pennington doctrine if their actions are political in nature. A largely discredited offensive doctrine used in this realm is the "essential facilities doctrine." Cases in this area often hinge on whether courts find the defendant per se liable or use the much more intensive Rule of Reason. Metrics used in this area of law include the SSNIP and the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index. "Tying" is an example of a Section 1 case in this field, while Section 2 cases require a showing of market power. Mergers may be squashed under this area of this law if they violate the Clayton Act. For 10 points, name this area of the law which is governed in the U.S. by the Sherman Act and which seeks to prevent monopolistic anticompetitive behavior.
Defendants in this area of the law can claim immunity under the Noer-Pennington doctrine if their actions are political in nature.
antitrust law [prompt on "monopoly law"]