This handbook investigates the regulatory framework and legal precedents governing antitrust enforcement in the United States as of 1997. The author, Holmes, provides a comprehensive overview of the Sherman Act, the Clayton Act, and the Federal Trade Commission Act, synthesizing complex case law into a practical guide for legal practitioners. The text serves as a reference tool for understanding the evolving standards of competition policy and the administrative procedures required for compliance in a shifting corporate landscape.

The subject matter points to a dense, technical resource intended for legal professionals and corporate counsel navigating the regulatory environment of the late 1990s. The framing suggests a focus on statutory interpretation and the practical application of competition law within a specific historical period.