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What's wrong with this lawyer?!-Chapter 982 - 317: Tang Fangjing’s ’Finding Dad Theory’!_3
Chapter 982 -317: Tang Fangjing’s ‘Finding Dad Theory’!_3
Another core idea of Old Tang’s philosophy is to take the initiative.
“Wan Ting, do you have some thoughts now?”
Li Wanting… appeared quite perplexed.
Wang Jing, on the other hand, was continuously taking notes. Everything that Tang Fangjing said had to be written down for a thorough review… and incidentally, outshine the teacher.
Sighing, Old Tang said, “Forget it. Two years ago, on September 11, I conducted a special class. It was after a joint investigation by the Modu Price Bureau and our Handong Province Price Bureau, that a punitive decision was published. Do you remember that?”
“It involved the manufacturer of this store and the distributors in Handong Province who had signed a minimum price agreement. This meant that within Handong Province, regardless of how much these stores reduced their prices, they could not go below the agreed minimum price.”
“Then, the Modu Price Bureau identified it as a vertical monopoly agreement in car sales and issued a huge fine to that manufacturer. I told you at the time that imposing fines for monopoly practices was only an administrative penalty.”
“Individuals can also claim compensation for the losses caused by such monopolistic practices. Do you understand?”
Old Tang now possesses an extraordinary advantage, as he has virtually all the national laws, local regulations, and even some punitive measures stored in his mind.
So whenever he faces a problem, he can immediately think of a solution, just like now.
The interests being violated by vertical monopoly practices naturally belong to consumers like car buyers.
Normally, this would be a market activity. Normally, manufacturers would provide a suggested retail price, but remember, it is just that—a suggestion.
The specific selling price should be determined by the market, and manufacturers should not impose price limits.
Of course, in the past… right, if such matters weren’t addressed, there was no issue. But once addressed, they can be utilized effectively.
The price could have been lower, which could be determined by comparing with prices in other regions. However, due to the existence of the limiting agreement, it had to stick to that price, thus constituting a monopolistic infringement.
If there’s infringement, you can sue and claim compensation.
Li Wanting suddenly realized; she finally recalled the previously discussed contents, and considering Old Tang’s words, she felt this case had a high chance of success!
“This kind of case is actually hardest to prove in terms of monopoly, but it’s easy for us. We can directly use the Price Bureau’s penal decision as evidence, so as long as you grasp this concept, the case itself is easy to handle,” Old Tang said with a smile as he took a sip of water.
Wang Jing also understood now and was greatly shocked.
It must be said, Tang Fangjing indeed had an impressive way of thinking!
Only Tong Yunyu was still confused, wondering what everyone was talking about, as she couldn’t understand any of it.
But Li Wanting promptly added, “But Director, when Ms. Tong bought that car, it was also priced around three to four hundred thousand. Even if we can claim compensation, it won’t be much, just a few tens of thousands at most. Would the manufacturer even bother negotiating with us?”
Old Tang laughed again upon hearing this, “If it were someone else suing, they definitely won’t bother. But if I handle it, the situation will be different.”
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Li Wanting nodded again, that’s true. If the director handled it, the manufacturer would have to consider whether he might inspire all purchasers of that brand in Handong Province to protect their rights together…
Because the director had dealt with many such cases before.
“Alright, since I’ve come across this matter today, let me handle it. I’m free anyway…”
Actually, Old Tang felt that if this case were successful, it could also potentially be used as a model case!
Because in this lifetime, there hasn’t been a “post-monopoly-penalty case” yet. Generally, people only glance at penalties for monopolistic practices; some don’t even look or are unaware of them at all.
After all, the fines don’t benefit me; they have nothing to do with me.
But in reality, there’s a bit of a connection, and this time Old Tang intends to use that connection to tear open a gap!
Old Zhou, I am really giving it my all for you!