Under US antitrust law, some practices are obviously bad and are considered “per se” unlawful (such as price-fixing and bid-rigging) while others are debatable and require a “rule of reason” examination to determine whether the action was permissible or harmful. Actions that fall in this “rule of reason” camp include mergers or dealings with competitors.
The Apple App Store and Market Power
The Apple App Store and Market Power
The Apple App Store and Market Power
Under US antitrust law, some practices are obviously bad and are considered “per se” unlawful (such as price-fixing and bid-rigging) while others are debatable and require a “rule of reason” examination to determine whether the action was permissible or harmful. Actions that fall in this “rule of reason” camp include mergers or dealings with competitors.