The ADA and North Carolina board argue that the decision undermines the authority of state and professional boards.
The Supreme Court ruled six to three against the state board in the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners vs. Federal Trade Commission. A state board is not normally subject to federal antitrust laws, but the North Carolina board is not subject to active state supervision. Thus, the board does not have immunity, according to the report.
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