16 CFR 1016.2 - Definition.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 24, 2025

Title 16 - Commercial Practices last revised: May 12, 2025

View all text of Part 1016 [§ 1016.1 - § 1016.4]

§ 1016.2 - Definition.

Private litigation refers to any legal proceeding which does not involve the United States government, or any department or agency of the U.S. government, as a party.

authority: 15 U.S.C. 2051-81; 15 U.S.C. 1261-74; 15 U.S.C. 1191-1204; 15 U.S.C. 1471-76; 15 U.S.C. 1211-14; 5 U.S.C. 552; and 5 U.S.C. 552a.

source: 53 FR 6594, Mar. 2, 1988, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 16 CFR 1016.2