Why is the MSA Antitrust Policy read at the beginning of business meetings?
Because associations are prime targets of antitrust regulators, associations must go the extra mile to make sure that their meetings are not used as forums for discussions which might be construed as violations of the antitrust laws. Associations have a duty to warn their members about what kind of activity is illegal. In addition, if an antitrust violation occurs without the knowledge or permission of the association, the association can help defend itself by showing that it has an antitrust policy and that its members are frequently reminded of the policy.
