A general analysis of exclusionary conduct and refusal to deal - why Aspen and Kodak are misguided

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The author discusses the US Supreme Court's interpretation of the antitrust law concept of duty to deal in Aspen Skiing Co. v. Aspen Highlands Skiing Corp. and Eastman Kodak Co. v. Image Technical Services.

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From Indiana Dentists to California Dental: presumptions and competitive effects in antitrust law

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The author discusses attempts at antitrust simplification and the possible middle ground between the FTC's "quick look" analysis and justifications analysis, as suggested by the US Supreme Court's decision in California Dental Ass'n v. FTC.

Presumptions (Law)

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The antitrust economics of credit card networks

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Two recent cases considered whether the rules and coordinated activities of credit card joint ventures constituted agreements that reduced competition. In National Bancard Corp. v. VISA U.S.A., Inc., the court supported the defendant's position that the relevant market included all payment systems and methods. In SCFC ILC, Inc. v. VISA U.S.A., Inc., the appeals court ruled that VISA could not have market power because it is a joint venture of thousands of member banks that are competitors. In assessing potentially collusive behavior, entry and fee structure must also be considered.

Commercial Banks, Commercial Banking, Bank Credit Cards, Credit and debit card industry, Credit card industry, Joint ventures

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