Document: 467 U.S. 752 104 S.Ct. 2731 81 L.Ed.2d 628 COPPERWELD CORPORATION, et al., Petitionersv.INDEPENDENCE TUBE CORPORATION. No. 82-1260. Supreme Court of the United States Argued Dec. 5, 1983. Decided June 19, 1984. Syllabus Petitioner Copperweld Corp. purchased petitioner Regal Tube Co., a manufacturer steel tubing, from Lear Siegler, Inc., which had operated as an unincorporated division, and under sale agreement was bound not to compete with for five years. then transferred Regal's assets newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary. Shortly before acquired Regal, David Grohne, who previously been officer became and, while continuing work formed respondent corporation Regal. Respondent gave Yoder Co. purchase order tubing mill, but voided when it received letter warning that would be greatly concerned if Grohne contemplated competing promising take necessary steps protect Copperweld's rights noncompetition Siegler. arranged have mill supplied by another company. Thereafter, filed action in Federal District against petitioners Yoder. The jury found, inter alia, conspired violate § 1 Sherman Act part conspiracy, awarded treble damages petitioners. Appeals affirmed. Noting exoneration antitrust liability left parent its subsidiary only parties court questioned wisdom subjecting "intra-enterprise" conspiracy liability, held such appropriate "when there is enough separation between two entities make treating them independent actors sensible," sufficient evidence conclude more like separate corporate entity than mere service arm parent. Held: subsidiary, are incapable conspiring each other purposes Act. Pp. 759-777. (a) While this has seemed acquiesce "intra-enterprise conspiracy" doctrine, provides foreclosed merely because subject common ownership, never explored or analyzed detail justifications rule. 759-766. (b) Section Act, contrast 2, reaches unreasonable restraints trade effected "contract, combination . entities, does reach conduct "wholly unilateral." 767-769. (c) coordinated activity must viewed single enterprise A complete unity interest. Their objectives common, disparate, their general guided determined consciousnesses, one. With without formal "agreement," acts parent's benefit. If "agree" course action, no sudden joining economic resources served different interests, justification scrutiny. In reality, always "unity purpose design." doctrine relies on artificial distinctions, looking form enterprise's structure ignoring reality. Antitrust should depend whether subunit organized division Here, nothing record indicates any meaningful difference operations Siegler later Copperweld. 771-774. (d) inquiry case may ever anticompetitive effects term "conspiracy" will bear literal construction includes subsidiaries, rather logic underlying Congress' decision exempt unilateral scrutiny similarly excludes It can concluded behavior falls outside 1. Any activities corporations subsidiaries meriting remedies policed adequately resort doctrine. corporation's initial acquisition control 7 Clayton thereafter 2 5 Trade Commission 774-777. 691 F.2d 310 (CA7 1982), reversed. Erwin N. Griswold, Washington, D.C., Lawrence G. Wallace, amicus curiae, special leave Court. Victor E. Grimm Chicago, Ill., respondent. [Amicus Curiae Information pages 754-755 intentionally omitted] Chief Justice BURGER delivered opinion We granted certiorari determine legally capable * A. 3 predecessor established Chicago 1955 manufacture structural used heavy equipment, cargo vehicles, construction. From 1968 remained C.E. Robinson division. vice president manager after acquisition. 4 1972 Siegler; Pennsylvania corporation, new continued manufacturing shared headquarters Pittsburgh. accepted job After acquisition, set out establish his own business same market May he Independence Corp., soon secured offer supply mill. December ready end 1973. 6 When executives at learned Grohne's plans, they initially hoped Siegler's thwart competitor. Although lawyer advised agreement, did suggest might obtain injunction made use technical information secrets belonging legal given along sent anyone whom attempted deal. warned "greatly [Grohne] contemplates entering tube competition Tube" promised "any all our terms know-how, secrets, etc., we Siegler." Petitioners asserted intended prevent third developing reliance interests reluctant enjoin operations. respondent's February 1973, one these letters; days acceptance. efforts resurrect deal failed, company, performed even though too began September 13, 1974, nine months could originally agreed. 8 petitioners' most successful effort discourage those contemplating doing respondent, repeatedly contacted banks were considering financing One both also approached real estate firms providing plant space prospective suppliers customers B 9 1976 Yoder.1 found 26 Stat. 209, amended, 15 U.S.C. 1, conspiracy. Copperweld, interfered contractual relationship Yoder; potential customer Deere Plow & Planter Works, slandered Deere; breached contract 10 At phase, judge instructed violation inducement breach identical double counted. $2,499,009 claim, trebled $7,497,027. $15,000 alone interference slander counts pertaining Deere. attorney's fees costs denying motions judgment n.o.v. trial. C 11 Seventh Circuit (1982). noted escape lack requisite persons. However, relying Photovest v. Fotomat 606 704 (1979), cert. denied, 445 917, 100 1278, 63 601 (1980), sensible." F.2d, 318. instructions took account proper factors determining how much fact maintained businesses.2 12 reexamine intra-enterprise 462 1131, 103 3109, 77 1365 (1983), reverse. II 13 Review calls directly into question can, sense constitute conspiracy.3 so-called ownership. derives declarations several Court's opinions. 14 considered merits depth. Indeed, concept arose far narrower expressed approval number occasions, finding perhaps instance unnecessary result. problem Yellow Cab 332 218, 67 1560, 91 L.Ed. 2010 (1947). controlling shareholder Checker Manufacturing Morris Markin, controlled numerous companies operating taxicabs four cities. few exceptions, once come Markin's merger. complaint alleged conspiracies §§ among Checker, system. stated vertically integrated "necessarily" observing restraint 16 "may result readily affiliated ownership otherwise independent. Similarly, affiliation integration flowing illegal cannot insulate conspirators sanctions Congress imposed. interrelationships conspirators, words, determinative applicability That statute aimed substance form. See Appalachian Coals, Inc. States, 288 344, 360-361, 376-377 [53 471, 474-475, 480, 825]. 17 "And so case, various appellees impotent liberate impact charges interstate primary object combination. theory 'dominating power' over cab 'was obtained normal expansion deliberate, calculated control.' " Id., 227-228, S.Ct., 1565-1566 (emphasis added) (quoting Reading 253 26, 57, 40 425, 432, 64 760 (1920)). 18 underscored language breathed life passage whole, however, accurately stands quite proposition. long clear pattern acquisitions itself create especially original anti-competitive evident corporations' subsequent conduct.4 fairly read light settled Cab, defendants irrelevant themselves illegal.5 An "flowing avert sanctions. Common "the combination," created 'deliberate, calculated' manner. Other effect.6 19 53 825 (1933); examination reveals gives very little support broad thought announce. On contrary, Hughes speaking Coals supports contrary conclusion. "[t]he restrictions imposes mechanical artificial," U.S., 360, 474, went state: "The argument business, producers selling agency treated abnormal—that legitimate not—makes distinction. Anti-Trust aims substance." 377, 480.7 20 As shall see, infra, 771-774, "makes distinction" expense substance. 21 ambiguity holding yielded giving doctrine.8 Kiefer-Stewart Joseph Seagram Sons, 340 211, 71 259, 95 219 (1951), liquor distiller guilty jointly refusing wholesaler declined abide maximum resale pricing scheme. offhandedly dismissed defendants' "their status 'mere instrumentalities manufacturing-merchandizing unit' makes impossible manner forbidden Act." 215, 261. citation further analysis, 22 "suggestion runs counter past decisions laws" 23 rule "especially applicable" %'hold competitors." 24 Unlike passage, pertain whose unlawful. straying beyond failed confront anomalies entails. relevant nonetheless that, decided today, probably justified ground wholesalers plaintiff.9 thus longer facts Kiefer-Stewart. 25 Later cases invoking do cite Kiefer-Stewart, none reached. Timken Roller Bearing 341 593, 971, 1199 involved restrictive horizontal agreements American foreign 30 50 percent respectively. cited show contracting laws." 598, 974. But relevance statement unclear. defendant majority interest either them.10 Moreover, stock designed effectuate practices.11 way true Perma Life Mufflers, International Parts 392 134, 88 1981, 982 (1968), three impose plaintiff franchisees. 27 "availed privilege through corporations, save obligations law [citing Timken]." 141-142, 1985-1986. 28 immediately "[i]n event" "clearly" charge franchise dealers. Ibid. Thus, reason today reference see n. 9, supra, alternative Mufflers. 29 short, rule; played relatively minor role holdings. III Petitioners, joined urge us repudiate doctrine.12 central criticism undue significance separately incorporated thereby treats concerted what really enterprise. 31 limit narrow issue squarely presented: consider circumstances, any, liable completely own. 32 contains "basic distinction action." Monsanto Spray-Rite Service 465 752, 761, 1464, 1469, 79 775 (1984). firm governed unlawful threatens actual monopolization.13 appears "restrain trade" unreasonably, vigorous competitor impression. For instance, efficient capture unsatisfied inefficient rival, ability suffer This marketplace precisely sort promotes consumer foster.14 sometimes difficult distinguish robust long-run effects, authorized pose danger monopolization. Judging reduces risk laws dampen competitive zeal aggressive entrepreneur. 33 contrast, entities. Albrecht Herald 390 145, 149, 869, 871, 998 (1968); accord, 1469. Concerted judged sternly 2. Certain agreements, price fixing allocation, inherently per se harm actually caused. generally Northern Pacific R. 356 78 514, 518, 545 (1958). combinations, mergers, joint ventures, vertical hold promise increasing firm's efficiency enabling effectively. Accordingly, combinations reason, power assess combination's effect. See, e.g., Continental T.V., GTE Sylvania 433 36, 97 2549, 568 (1977); Board 246 231, 38 242, 62 683 (1918). Whatever takes, prove 34 strictly appreciated. fraught risk. deprives centers decisionmaking assumes demands. pursued combining act diverse directions suddenly increases moving particular direction. Of course, mergings well lead efficiencies benefit consumers, warrant absence incipient monopoly. 35 understanding Nothing meaning officers employees perfectly plain internal "agreement" implement single, unitary policies raise dangers police. pursuing bring together divergent goals. Coordination within likely stifle competition. marketplace, coordination reasons, provide plurality imperative conspiracy.15 There violated internally divisions.16 addressed question,17 doubt divisions actor. existence reflects adopt organizational labor. pursues whole itself; establishes Because represent sources warrants 36 punished simply delegated certain responsibilities autonomous units creating presumed benefits. serve useful deprive consumers decentralized management bring. 37 similar disparate; actions consciousness, They unlike multiple team horses drawing vehicle driver. parent, sole shareholder. notion lacks meaning. design understanding, meeting minds arrangement." Tobacco 328 781, 810, 66 1125, 1139, 90 1575 (1946). reality share keeps tight rein subsidiary; assert full moment fails best interests.18 39 looks ignores maintain economic, legal, considerations choose seriously competition.19 Rather, organization valid related purposes. Separate incorporation improve management, avoid tax problems arising multistate operations, interests.20 Especially view complexity free ways control, economy dictated exposure liability. about "impose[s] grave consequences upon distinctions de minimis effect." Sunkist Growers, Winckler Smith Citrus Products 370 29, 82 1130, 1136, 305 (1962).21 turned garb clothed, encouraged convert divisions. company (1951).22 Such incentive serves goals benefits yield. 41 error differently seen case. years corporation. Certainly suggests greater threat Under arrangement, acted bar market. relied quarters corporation; instead drew strength standpoint laws, treat harshly other. cautioned, "[r]ealities dominate judgment." 474.23 D 42 reading remains Act's necessarily disappoint find arbitrary. denied 1's focus leaves "gap" proscription trade. post, 789. acting concert; restrain extent possesses combined firms. prohibit such—but contract, combination, untouched (short threatened monopolization) indistinguishable effect 43 already eminently sound reasons. Subjecting every judicial reasonableness threaten enthusiasm seek promote. whatever distinction, purposeful choice accord treatment conduct. Had outlaw such, requirement superfluous, entirety 2.24 recognized limited least since Colgate 250 300, 465, 992 (1919). Accord, 44 therefore, dissent suggests. Nor subsidiaries. inquiries, whenever involved. obliterate conduct, intent interpreted weight authority. 15, supra. requires explain scrutiny, Unless second-guess provision. 45 recognize sensible policy Congress, note size gap open serious question. 731, 18. fully 719, U.S.C.§ 45. statutes adequate dangerous suggested Government, administration accepts "combine" "conspire" 1.25 Elimination respect therefore cripple enforcement. eliminate private state tort suits masquerading actions. IV 46 To prior disapproved overruled. 47 ordered. 48 WHITE consideration 49 STEVENS, BRENNAN MARSHALL join, dissenting. safe assume affiliates vigorously another. price-fixing market-allocation not, exist. labeled "contract," "conspiracy," decision, surely unreasonably Rule Reason courts latitude examine arrangement answering collective restrained 51 Today announces rule: Instead redefining word better continue rely Reason. Precisely exist enhance compete, enable effective subsidiary—the type properly protecting—are prohibited desire shield arrangements 52 presents precious corporations. challenged exclude apparently corporations—Copperweld Regal—had successfully delayed Independence's entry applying coercion capital customers. Everyone seems agree tortious matter law. exclusionary plainly distinguishable achieve efficiencies. If, manifestly anticompetitive, immunized Repudiation step taken lightly. wrote ago: "[A]ny departure stare decisis demands justification." Arizona Rumsey, 203, 212, 2305, 2311, 164 begin precedents. 54 (1947), explicitly conspire parent: 55 occur setting described remove ban test illegality presence commerce. independent." 227, 1565. 56 attempts suggesting dealt Ante, 761-762. mentioned additional quoted above,1 important, imposed 1.2 57 involving motion picture industry combine Crescent Amusement 323 173, 65 254, 89 160 (1944), recognizes, ante, 762, 6, majority's claim comments concerning divestiture squared following majority, states going subsidiaries: 58 "That principle here justify some fruits relief need restricted [to divestiture]. induced agreement. instruments bringing making effective. continues, tempting opportunity exhibitors independents." 189-190, 262-263 supplied). 59 Schine Chain Theatres, 334 110, 68 947, 92 1245 (1948), parents constituted Griffith, 100, 109, 941, 946, 1236 (1948). observation grounds result, 763, 8, disguises neither opinions rests nor today's inconsistent cases. 60 unequivocal: 61 "Respondents next suggestion laws. E.g. 2010. applicable where, here, respondents Court, wanting inventiveness cases, away. grounds, 764, decided.4 again embraced (1951),5 (1968).6 notes available 764-766, deny write announced seven previous occasions.7 Perhaps illuminating until favored universal conclusion lower courts8 commentators9 observed: "[T]he salient factor decisions, literalism, ignored. accident capacity conspire, done case." 310, 317 1982) (footnotes omitted). writing clean slate. "[W]e mind weigh heavily area statutory construction, where change interpretation legislation." Illinois Brick Illinois, 431 720, 736, 2061, 2069, 707 (1977).10 changes long-settled revise point last decades. minimum strong presumption approach I now turn. sweeping breadth: "Every trust otherwise, commerce declared illegal." sweep, reaching combination: "[I]n many forms contracts being evolved existing conditions, deemed essential all-embracing enumeration sure brought condemnation. evidenced right enforce contracts, resulting unduly commerce, methods, old new, restraint." Standard Oil 221 59-60, 502, 515-516, 619 (1911). 69 illustrated refusal agreements. Even acquiescence scheme satisfy language.11 70 Since written background law,12 particularly enlightening construing conspiracy." law, easily answered. well-settled entity; disregarded.13 passed acquainted Cong.Rec. 2571 (1890) (remarks Sen. Teller) ("Each creature itself"). Thus criminal corporation.14 employee,15 labor union agent 1.16 explains "agreements persons," 975. involve odds traditionally understood enacted it. Holding "trusts," hence named specific "combination" directed. Yet "trusts" consisted Senator explained: 72 "Because Missouri says, easy State. So can; more, forty-odd link holds name trustees, States." 2569 (1890). 73 "combinations" concern: 74 "[A]ssociated satisfied partnerships other, invented commonly called trusts, seeks partnerships, individuals engaged placing property government individuals, often man trustee, chairman, president. 75 impossible. market, prices, promote selfish reduce prices locality break down advance Its governing motive increase profits composing selfishness, uncontrolled competition, compels disregard consumer. dictates transportation companies, commands fear strikes, field allows competitors. kind now." 2457.17 76 device chief evils addressed.18 anomaly devices rejecting elevates substance—while comprise situations reasoning sensible, procompetitive because, explains, enhances efficiency. challenge incident desirable accompanies fail. protection rule, characterized violative Conversely, significant enforcement entirely unrelated associated integration. (1919), construed require actors. requirement, consequence language, principle. matter, critical power, actors.19 standpoint, possessing output above levels equivalent amount compete.20 Unilateral less generates exploits power,21 actor avoids policing faced cartels. justification. addresses marketwide monopolists ambit Act.22 party declines join harmed boycott tactics penalize refusal. party, basis inquiry.23 Finally, remembered persons wear grey flannel suits. Businesses crime attempt gain violence intimidation competitors; applied businesses tactics, ultimately enterprise.24 80 progeny condemns parent-subsidiary relationship. firm, be, expected itself.25 Functional nature unified action; trade: "In discussing said act, act." Columbia Steel 495, 522, 1107, 1121, 1533 Restraints lawful Act.26 functional magnitude substance, form, characterize "combination trade."27 example, alleging assisted excluding manufacturers 226-227, 1564-1565, leading "restraint combination." enhanced buying "was effective" independents 262-263. parties, raised barriers restrains integrating restraining others drastically integration.28 conduct; generated operate "fighting brand" engage predatory concealed known predator willing accept bankrupting afford let incur risks. Affiliated agreeing refuse them; potent coming one.29 83 notices emanating carried integrated, achieving protecting position. try why meant obtaining Both result—that appreciable restraint. discussion abstract—while dutifully lists affiliation, 772-774, relate What Independence. exclusion belie engaging here—it tests assumptions concrete Use criticized produces overly rules liability;30 warranted immunity adopted way. 84 sum, ask accorded Colgate. Rather which, fit godfather. confront. respectfully dissent. chairman board executive Phillip H. Smith, defendant. addition, charged monopolize Before trial monopolization count. counterclaimed proprietary competed unfairly hiring away key personnel, relationships filing lawsuit eve large debenture offering. close evidence, directed verdict counterclaims. disposition claims factors: staffs, officers, clients, records bank accounts, offices, autonomy policy, on. you determination distinct companies." App. Pet. Cert. B-9. pertinent part: nations, illegal. Every person hereby felony." condemned Securities 193 197, 354, 436, 463, 679 (1904) (plurality opinion), "all [a railroad company] constituent suppressing companies. came purpose." (1911), 106, 632, 663 lessen monopoly power. latter id., 184, 650, itself" monopolization, 187, 651. Contrary dissent's suggestion, 779, 788, 18, illegal; predicate post-acquisition exclusive stated: negative assertedly means effectuating compete." 229, 1566 added). text followed 189, 262, (1944). violations film (in cases) possessed towns force distributors give favorable towns. 183, conspirators. affirming divestiture, remedy "creation violation." 262. page appears, stand based affiliation. misconstrues stating "acquisition conspiracy," 780-781. apply driven practices illegally 181, 258. mean divestiture. monopolize. "If is, chosen form; integration." 480. validated cooperative intracorporate dictum. envision anticompetitive. Amusement, (1948); Griffith assumed other; proposition, 116, 951. violation, distributors. ibid.; 103, 943, 946. acquiesced maintenance scheme, 182 228, 231 1950), rev'd, compliance terminating 231; 213, 260. relief, decided. 149-150, 871-872, Parke, Davis 362 503, 505 (1960). F.Supp. 284, 11-312 (ND Ohio 1949), aff'd modified, (1951). individual Dewar, respectively, required almost condemned. Three Justices upholding Timken's "interests [foreign] plan restraints" "intercorporate relationship" core 600-601, 975-976. all, 605, 978 (Frankfurter, J., dissenting); 606, (Jackson, dissenting), part, Vinson Reed prepared 601-602, 976-977 (Reed, Vinson, C.J., concurring). criticized. Areeda, Intraenterprise Conspiracy Decline, Harv.L.Rev. 451 (1983); Handler Smart, Present Status Intracorporate Doctrine, Cardozo L.Rev. (1981); Kempf, Bathtub Conspiracies: Has Distilled More Potent Brew?, Bus.Law. 173 McQuade, Conspiracy, Multicorporate Enterprises, Va.L.Rev. 183 (1955); Rahl, Laws, Ill.L.Rev. 743 (1950); Sprunk, Intra-Enterprise ABA Rep. (1956); Stengel, Miss.L.J. (1963); Willis Pitofsky, Consequences Using Corporate Subsidiaries, N.Y.U.L.Rev. Note, "Conspiring Entities" 661 (1982); Act: Suggested Standard, Mich.L.Rev. 717 (1977). monopolize, persons, By unlawful, behavior. remains, purely Monopolization forbid "as superior product, [or] acumen." Grinnell 384 563, 571, 86 1698, 1704, 778 (1966). "antitrust 'the competitors.' Brunswick Pueblo Bowl-O-Mat, 429 477, 488, 690, 697, 701 (1977) (damages 7) Brown Shoe 294, 320, 1502, 1521, 510 (1962)). Schwimmer Sony America, 677 953 (CA2), 459 1007, 362, 398 Tose First Bank, N.A., 648 879, 893-894 (CA3), 454 893, 102 390, 208 Morton Buildings Nebraska, Buildings, 531 910, 916-917 (CA8 1976); Greenville Publishing Daily Reflector, 496 391, 399 (CA4 1974) (dictum); Chapman Rudd Paint Varnish 409 635, 643, (CA9 1969); Poller Broadcasting System, 109 U.S.App.D.C. 170, 174, 284 599, 603 (1960), rev'd 368 464, 486, 458 (1962); Nelson Radio Supply Motorola, 200 911, 914 (CA5 1952), 345 925, 783, 1356 (1953). Report Attorney General's National Committee Study Laws (1955). time, exception behalf. H Equipment Harvester 577 239, 244 1978) Publishing, supra; Johnston Baker, 424, 427 (CA3 1971). officers. "person" 7. declare "persons" "hereby note, principles firm. 316 (decision below); Cliff Food Stores, Kroger, 417 205-206 Hawaiian Oke Liquors, Ltd., 416 71, 83-84 1969), 396 1062, 755 (1970); U.S.App.D.C., 603. unresolved 469, 4, 489, 4. "single entity" inadequate preserve Followed below Courts Appeals, sets forth criteria evaluating Ogilvie 641 581 1981); Las Vegas Sun, Summa 610 614 1979), 447 906, 2988, 855 (1980); (1980). These measure "separateness" subsidiary: day-to-day headquarters, forth. owned, describe chooses itself. overcome basic ultimate identical, unit. [itself] corporations," 141, 1985, (1968). organize heighten laden "[s]eparate federal taxes facilitate regulatory reporting Local local identification. Investors lenders prefer specialize aspect conglomerate's business. Different parts pension profit-sharing plans accounting practices." Harv.L.Rev., 453. Growers imply conspire. agricultural cooperative, second comprising members first. refused "one 'organization' 'association' formally entities." 1136. derived immunities organizations, broader (1970). argues references legislative history govern 787-788. passages refer None debates refers postacquisition lawful. "It tested human experience, bill, 121 2457 common-law firmly obvious incompatibility refute incorporate definition. 784-787. 1890. disagree statutes, 1985(3). Compare, Novotny Great Am. Fed. Sav. Loan Assn., 584 1235 (en banc), vacated remanded 442 366, 99 2345, 957 Dombrowski Dowling, 190 1972). And 1890 disputed intent, Commentators appear crimes around turn century. Edgerton, Criminal Responsibility, Yale L.J. 827, 828, (1927); Miller, Liability: Principle Extended Limits, Bar J. (1979); 283, changed provided import pre-existing tradition recognizing employees. [intra-enterprise conspiracy] actions, recent years." Brief Amicus 42. quoted, overlooked adoption unqualified. first sentence indicates, statement: "Similarly, imposed," 1565, expresses point. "[B]y preventing purchasing cabs CCM, free, sanction goods commerce." 1564-1565 (footnote closed negotiation films circuit directors endeavor closely 227 [67 2010]; [65 160]." unsuccessfully argued confined acquisitions, Respondents, O.T.1950, 297, p. 21. rejected exactly majority. E.g., [340 U.S.,] 215 [71 261]. authority proposition suppress labeling project 'joint venture.' labeled." "There Appeals' entitled cooperate Midas availed 598 974, 1199] (1951); 2010] (1947)." Also Citizens Southern 422 86, 2099, (1975), wrote: message higher expansion—that arranging treaties 'The Act.' 2010]. 261, 219]; 1199]; 141-142 [88 1985-1986, 982]." 116-117, 2116-2117. William Inglis Sons Baking ITT 668 1014, 1054 (CA9), 825, 581, 587-588 614, 617-618 704, 726 Metal Culvert Kaiser Aluminum Chemical 579 20, 33-35 439 876, 214, (1978); 244-245 1978); George Whitten, Jr., Paddock Pool Builders, 508 547, 557 (CA1 1974), 421 1004, 2407, 673 (1975). 30-36 (1955) (hereinafter Report); L. Sullivan, Law 114 Handler, Through Looking Glass—Twenty-First Annual Review, Calif.L.Rev. 182, 182-193 (1969); 23, 26-61 188-212 22-24 Comment, Conspiracy: Decisionmaking Approach, 1732, 1739-1745 (1983) Decisionmaking); All Family: Will Internal Discussions Be Labeled Conspiracy?, Duquesne (1975); 717, 718-727 Approach). 769, 1473, (1984) (BRENNAN, 44, 511, 1471, Associated General Contractors California, Carpenters, 519, 531-532, 897, 904-905, 723 Society Professional Engineers 435 679, 687-688, 98 1355, 1363-1364, 637 Oil, 59, 515. Schenley 326 437, 247, 249, 181 (1946) (per curiam); New Colonial Ice Helvering, 292 435, 440-442, 790-791, 1348 (1934); Burnet Clark, 287 410, 535 207, 397 (1932); Louisville, C. C.R. Letson, How. 497, 558-559, 353 (1844); Bank Deveaux, Cranch 61, (1809). Report, supra 30-31 (citing Barron 799 1925); Mininsohn 101 477 1939); Egan 137 369 (CA8), 320 195, 474 (1943)). also, Hartley, 678 961, 971-972 (CA11 1170, 815, 1014 Alamo Fence Houston 240 179 1957); Patterson 222 F. 618-619 (CA6), 238 939, 1499 (1915); Union Coal 737 1909); Consolidated 424 577, 579-581 (SD Griffin, 401 1222, 1224-1225 Ind.1975), mem. sub nom. Metro Management 541 Bridell, 180 268, 273 Ill.1960); Kemmel, 718 (MD Pa.1958); Welling, Plurality Law, Hastings 1155, 1191-1199 Hyde 225 347, 367-368, 793, 802-803, 1114 (1912). Sampson, 371 75, 136 Fong Foo 671, 629 (1962) Lott 367 421, 1563, 940 (1961); Nye Nissen 336 613, 766, 93 919 (1949). Duplex Printing Press Deering, 254 443, 172, 176, 349 (1921). 2562 Teller); 2570 Sherman); 2609 Morgan). demonstrates fall trusts objected acquisitions. irony 1890, application formed—the referring. believe intends express 775-776, 24. Since, concedes, Market Jefferson Parish Hosp. Dist. Hyde, 466 27, 46, 1551, 1556, (1984); Fortner 610, 620, 861, 867, E.I. du Pont Nemours 351 994, 1005, 1264 (1956). Significantly, plurality-of-actors intrinsic significance. evidentiary significance: signal activity: direction." 769. true, ordinary commercial substitutes "contract" quoted. "contracts" "conspiracies" concepts—both multiplicity-of-actors requirement—and yet fundamental points jurisprudence, dating contract. "for benefit" unremarkable—all conspiracies. implicated. concern merit. context (1960): forbids traders True, results accomplished customer, although solely manufacturer's independently decides observe specified prices. overruled, tolerated sell exercise 'freely discretion deal.' 512 Colgate, 307, 468). "[I]t development rational anything, attract courts. forceful weapon oligopolistic industries creates reinforces barriers. Excessive advertising cereal, drug, detergent industries, annual style auto industry, reached inhibit competition; wait 'dangerous probability' reached, 'attempt' overbroad. activity—setting price, deciding in, like—which conditions." Sullivan 114, 324 example. unless agreed agree, injured losing access Seagram's products. Turkette, 452 576, 588-593, 2524, 2531-2534, (1981) (discussing congressional findings Organized Crime Control 1970). occasion types racketeering activity. Hartwell, RICO Antitrust, 311, 312-313 McLaren, Competition—Review Past Year Suggestions Future, York State 1971 Symposium (1971). Decisionmaking, 1753-1757; 735-738. Professor elaborates: "Picture, spectrum, family operates retail store adjacent communities. stores managed unit individual, founder buying, advertising, hires fires members. cartel. practical small Hence itself, divide markets regardless may, reasons divided into." 326-327. wrong suggest, 771-772, 774-776, 24, truly circumvented through, efficacy tool incorrect asserts, 770-771, divisions, actors, can. integration—the availability employed answer itself—the possible unavailable 772-774. confidently contingent exceeds savings realizes utilizes circumvented. ("To competitors concertedly firms, just needed. 'concerted action' 'legal persons' erects competitor, trade"); 38-41. 1955: strangers concert justifying coercive family, violates Where violated." 34. example: "[P]icture (or stockholder group) operate, newspaper radio station city. station, competitors, advertised rival newspaper, however both, [T]he carrying utilizing erect barrier front newspaper." 327

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