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Originally posted by Luis
Can anyone explain how things like quote and other Panhel agreements, which limit the number of new members or new chapters, do not violate the antitrust laws? For example, a Panhel voting to not allow another group on campus because all sororities must reach quote or total first, could be seen as an oligopoly (i.e., existing NPC sororities) using trade association agreements (Panhel) to prevent new competitors (a new NPC sorority) into the market (campus).
It is one thing to have recognition requirements like bylaws, officers, advisors, insurance, and existing for a year, before recognizing a new sorority for the health of the system. It is another thing to "prevent" any new sororities from starting, which would seem to be against the antitrust laws and using market power illegally. Anyone have any insight on antitrust laws?
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I haven't taken antitrust yet (actually not sure if i'll end up taking it before graduating law school), but the short answer to your question is:
GLOs are NOT BUSINESSES!
They're private social organizations, I'm guessing most of them are registered as not-for-profits.
Therefore antitrust laws have absolutely ZERO to do with them.
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