Margin Squeeze and Competition Law
November 2009
Margin (aka price) squeeze, as the basis for anti-trust action, was kicked back by the US Supreme Court earlier this year in linkline. But it’s a well-established principle in the EU. Apart from a largely immaterial injunction skirmish, New Zealand has just had its first margin squeeze decision. However, due to a 1994 Privy Council decision, the High Court decision may not end up being particularly significant as a long term precedent. Last updated: Tuesday 31st August 2010
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