Iii. Conclusions of Law and Analysis

By Chappell, D. Michael

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Title:	Iii. Conclusions of Law and Analysis
Author:	Chappell, D. Michael
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Language:	English
Subject:	Trade, Import and export controls, Federal Trade Commission (U.S.)
Collections:	Economics Publications Collection, Federal Trade Commission
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Publisher:	Government Printing Office


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A. Jurisdiction The Complaint charges Schering and Upsher-Smith (?Respondents?) with violations of Section of the FTC Act. 15 U.S.C. 45. Section 5 of the FTC Act gives the Commission jurisdiction to prevent unfair methods of competition by ?persons, partnerships, or corporations.? 15 U.S.C. 45. Schering and Upsher-Smith are corporations engaged in the interstate sale of pharmaceutical products. F. 1-9. The Commission has jurisdiction over acts or practices ?in or affecting commerce,? providing that their effect on commerce is substantial. McLain v. Real Estate Bd. of New Orleans, Inc., 444 U.S. 232, 241-42 (1980); Hosp. Bldg. Co. v. Trs. of Rex Hosp., 425 U.S. 738, 745-46 (1976). Respondents? challenged activities relating to the sale of 20 mEq potassium supplements have an obvious nexus to interstate commerce. F. 1-9. Accordingly, the Commission has jurisdiction over Respondents and the subject matter of this proceeding.