Which of the Following Is False Regarding Enforcement of the Sherman

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false regarding enforcement of the Sherman Act?

• A) The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice can bring criminal or civil actions against violators.
• B) If a corporation commits a crime under the Sherman Act, the corporation could face a $10 million fine for each offense.
• C) Officers and employees who are convicted under the Sherman Act face a maximum fine of $350,000 and/or jail time of up to three years.
• D) If a party is harmed by a company's anticompetitive behavior, the party can bring a private suit under the Sherman Act.
• E) Treble damages are not available under the Sherman Act.

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