Anti-Trust Laws

Question 1

Sherman, Clayton Anti-Trust Laws

Answer 1

• NO restraint of trade; monopolies

- Predatory pricing; exclusive dealing

Question 2

Market Allocation

Answer 2

colluding to restrict competition in a market segment in exchange for a competitor’s reciprocal agreement

Question 3

Telephone Consumer Protection Act

Answer 3

• Regulates unsolicited telemarketing calls
• Solicitors must identify themselves, how they can be contacted
• Must comply with any do-not-call request
• Consumers can place phone numbers on Do-Not-Call list

Question 4

CAN-SPAM Act

Answer 4

• Bans sending unwanted email ‘commercial messages’ to wireless devices
• Requires express prior authorization
• Requires an ‘opt out’ choice to terminate the sender’s messages