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Simple English definitions for legal terms

exclusive dealing arrangement

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A quick definition of exclusive dealing arrangement:

An exclusive dealing arrangement is when a seller agrees to only sell their products or services to one buyer, or when a buyer agrees to only buy from one seller. This can limit competition and is against the law. However, it's not always illegal and depends on whether it harms competition. The court will look at whether the arrangement has any good effects that make up for the harm it causes.

A more thorough explanation:

An exclusive dealing arrangement is a type of contract where a seller agrees to sell all or most of their products or services to a particular buyer, or when a buyer agrees to purchase all or most of their requirements of a product or service from a particular seller. This means that the seller or buyer is restricted from doing business with other parties.

For example, a car manufacturer may agree to sell all of their cars to a particular dealership, or a grocery store may agree to purchase all of their produce from a particular supplier.

However, exclusive dealing arrangements can limit competition, which is why they are subject to antitrust liability under the Sherman Act or the Clayton Act. These laws aim to promote fair competition in the marketplace.

Exclusive dealing arrangements are not automatically illegal, but they are evaluated on a case-by-case basis using the Rule of Reason. This means that the court will consider whether the arrangement has any pro-competitive benefits that outweigh its negative effects on competition. If the arrangement is found to be anti-competitive, the parties involved may face legal consequences.

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windyMagician
11:09
shaq hows ur love life going? any updates?
shaquilleoatmeal
11:14
damn couldnt even get to Christmas dinner before this question lmao im not looking for anything serious rn so no updates lol
11:14
i made out with my ex in a stairwell the other day if you care. my only update
shaquilleoatmeal
11:14
oof
shaquilleoatmeal
11:14
twitter ex or a different ex
11:15
different ex
windyMagician
11:15
since its not Twitter dude I'll forgive it
shaquilleoatmeal
11:17
at least you did that before the new year, cant carry that baggage in 25
11:17
I think he thinks if I move to nyc we’re going to get back together
11:17
that’s not my plan tbh
jackfrost11770
11:18
this is so funny
shaquilleoatmeal
11:19
lmao damn wish id be classmates with this dude
shaquilleoatmeal
11:20
@cheriebomb: you never know what the future holds
jackfrost11770
11:20
also cherie fallen soldier
jackfrost11770
11:20
i got home at 8 am from the club and my neighbor was leaving to go biking. truly living in different worlds
11:20
i don’t fw him that heavy tbh
11:21
i get along better with his friends than i do with him
windyMagician
11:21
nah the hiking in Nike blazers deserves jail time
11:21
he was already vomiting and shitting in a hole I think he did his penance
windyMagician
11:26
call that restorative justice
11:35
they put a place in the UK second. I don’t trust their methodology
shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
im laughin cause it definitely isnt but the fact that some people this it is is comical
shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
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11:35
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shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
jeez - im over it
11:37
imagine saying you want to go to boston for christmas 💀
shaquilleoatmeal
11:40
imagine you not wanting to go what lmao
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