Antitrust
In antitrust cases, whether criminal prosecutions or civil treble damage suits, proof against the defendant is most likely to come from the defendant or his associates. Thus, an antitrust compliance program must not only avoid actual violations of antitrust laws, but also avoid creating or permitting the creation of files, records, documents, statements or conversations which might create an appearance of violation.

It is impossible, of course, to formulate a set of guidelines to cover all situations at all times, but insofar as the principles of antitrust compliance can be stated in specific rules, REALTORS® and REALTOR- Associates® would be well advised to learn more information, or to read up on the antitrust brochure from NAR.