CTF Written Submission

The Tunney Act

April 25, 2025
  • The Tunney Act governs the judicial review process for consent decrees proposed by the DOJ in antitrust cases, ensuring transparency, public interest, and judicial oversight.
  • The Act's procedural framework could hypothetically be adapted to regulate cryptocurrency markets, addressing concerns like market manipulation, monopolistic practices, or consumer protection.
  • The framework involves mandatory settlement proposals, public disclosure and comment periods, judicial review, interagency coordination, and enforcement and compliance mechanisms.

Last Reviewed or Updated: April 28, 2025