Abstract
This article reviews the current state of law regarding resale price maintenance and analyzes how several recent legal decisions, including the United States Supreme Court's decision in the Monsanto case, have affected the development of law in this area. Guidelines are then developed to help firms formulate vertical price control programs that conform with the law.
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