Wal-Mart has alleged a price fixing scheme for canned tuna in Arkansas federal court. Wal-Mart’s complaint alleges several tuna companies engaged in large-scale price fixing in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act between 2008 and 2010.
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Consumer Protection in Retail: Weekly Roundup
By Phyllis H. Marcus & Timothy J. Slattery on
This past week, several regulatory and consumer actions made headlines that affect the retail industry. Continue reading for our weekly roundup.
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Religious Freedom Laws See Opposition from Business Community
Posted in Labor & Employment
The Missouri Legislature is considering an amendment to the state’s constitution that would prohibit the state from imposing penalties on individuals who, due to sincere religious beliefs, refuse to participate in or provide goods and services for marriages or wedding ceremonies of same-sex couples. The “religious freedom” bill has been approved by the Missouri Senate and is currently pending before the House of Representatives. If the bill is passed, the proposed constitutional amendment will appear on the state’s ballot in November.
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