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The Federal Trade Commission's Evolving Deception Policy, Jack E. Karns Jan 1988

The Federal Trade Commission's Evolving Deception Policy, Jack E. Karns

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has regulated competitive business activities since its inception in 1915. Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTCA) empowers the Commission to enjoin certain unfair -and deceptive business practices. As is the case with other regulatory statutes, Congress chose not to define certain terms in the FTCA, such as "deceptive," leaving this task to the FTC and the federal courts. The result has been a steady flow of federal case law clarifying the definition of a deceptive business act or practice.


The Immunity Of Local Governments And Their Officials From Antitrust Claims After City Of Boulder, J. Robert Brame Iii, Howard Feller Jan 1982

The Immunity Of Local Governments And Their Officials From Antitrust Claims After City Of Boulder, J. Robert Brame Iii, Howard Feller

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On January 13, 1982, the United States Supreme Court rendered an opinion against the City of Boulder, Colorado, which expanded the potential liability of local governmental entities and their officials to claims under the federal antitrust laws. The Supreme Court essentially held that a municipality cannot obtain immunity from antitrust claims unless it satisfies a stringent test. Due to the broad language of the opinion, virtually every activity in which a local governmental entity engages, including the traditional activities of zoning, licensing, franchising, purchasing and operating public utilities, has become subject to antitrust challenges that may require a trial on …


A Survey Of The Antitrust Law Of Exclusive Agreements, John H. Shenefield Jan 1972

A Survey Of The Antitrust Law Of Exclusive Agreements, John H. Shenefield

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Within the world of commerce, long-term supply contracts are common. Manufacturers seek to establish dependable customers and consumers hope for the security of a reliable supply. Short of vertical integration no commercial arrangement accomplishes these ends more efficiently than the several varieties of exclusive arrangements.