At press time in late June, the Supreme Court is getting ready to wrap up its 2005-2006 Term. Conveniently, however, most of the major business-related cases have been handed down. Here are the most important business-related decisions.
Antitrust
Robinson-Patman
Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. v. Reeder-Simco GMC, Inc.
No. 04-905
argued October 31, 2005
decided January 10, 2006
Section 2(a) of the Clayton Act, as amended by Robinson-Patman, prohibits manufacturers from engaging in price discrimination among retailers with respect to the same commodity in cases where such discrimination would lessen competition or establish a monopoly. . . .
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