California Dental Association v. Federal Trade Commission

526 U.S. 756 · Decided May 24, 1999 · Supreme Court of the United States

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California Dental Association v. Federal Trade Commission was decided on May 24, 1999 by a vote of 5–4. The Court vacated the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice David H. Souter wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Antitrust” in the Economic Activity area.

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California Dental Association v. Federal Trade Commission

SCDB identifiers: case 1998-061, docket 1998-061-01.

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