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| November 01, 2002 | Borges, Wanda | COPYRIGHT 2002 National Association of Credit Management. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Antitrust statutes haven't changed. Yet, the means by which most credit executives obtain and transmit credit information is changing on a daily basis. And, beyond the swap of trade references, some credit groups conduct their trade meetings electronically. Credit executives, today--more than ever--need to know what can or cannot be done, what can or cannot be discussed, when and how credit terms may be adjusted, and what is covered under the various antitrust statutes. This article will cover the oft-confused topics:

* What do the various "antitrust" statutes mean, and how do they differ?

* What constitutes "Restraint of Trade," "Unfair Competition" ...

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