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CHAPTER 42: ANTITRUST LAW
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CHAPTER 42: ANTITRUST LAW
Learning Objectives: Introduction to Antitrust Law Monopolization Under the Sherman Act Restraints of Trade – Sherman Act Clayton, Robinson-Patman Acts International Applications Chapter 42
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INTRODUCTION TO ANTITRUST LAW
Need for Government Regulation of the Marketplace Principal Legislation: Sherman Act Clayton Act Federal Trade Commission Act Robinson-Patman Act Chapter 42
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INTRODUCTION TO ANTITRUST LAW
Basic Principles Jurisdiction Exemptions Enforcement Criminal Civil Private Right of Action Treble damages plus fees “Tangible injury” Requirement Chapter 42
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MONOPOLIZATION Nature of a Monopoly Section 2 of the Sherman Act
Monopoly Power Factors: Relevant Product or Service Market Share Intent Chapter 42
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MONOPOLIZATION Monopoly: Share of Market Relevant Market Intent
Appropriate Product or Service Geographic Area Intent Nature “Thrust Upon” Defense Attempting to Monopolize Chapter 42
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RESTRAINTS OF TRADE Basic Provisions Concerted Action
Sherman Act, Section 1: “contract, conspiracy, or combination” “Unreasonable Restraint of Trade” Per se violation: conclusive Rule of reason violation: case-by-case analysis Chapter 42
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RESTRAINTS OF TRADE Basic Provisions … Horizontal Restraints
Horizontal Price-Fixing Horizontal Division of the Markets Horizontal Group Boycotts Vertical Restraints Vertical Price-Fixing Vertical Division of the Markets Vertical Group Boycotts Chapter 42
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RESTRAINTS OF TRADE Advanced Provisions
Clayton Act: Exclusionary Contracts Tying Arrangements Exclusive Dealing Arrangements Clayton Act: Mergers Horizontal Merger Vertical Merger Conglomerate Merger Chapter 42
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RESTRAINTS OF TRADE Advanced Provisions … Price Discrimination
Role of the Robinson-Patman Act Types of Price Discrimination Defenses: Cost Justification Meeting Competition Chapter 42
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INTERNATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
Reach of United States Law Reach of Foreign Laws Chapter 42
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CHAPTER 42: ANTITRUST LAW
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