Nc Bd. of Dental Examiners v. FTC

574 U.S. 494 · Decided February 25, 2015 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Nc Bd. of Dental Examiners v. FTC was decided on February 25, 2015 by a vote of 6–3. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Antitrust” in the Economic Activity area.

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Nc Bd. of Dental Examiners v. FTC

SCDB identifiers: case 2014-008, docket 2014-008-01.

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