Re: Level 3 Communications Issues Statement Concerning Comcast's Actions

[William Allen Simpson <william.allen.simpson () gmail com>]

On 12/1/10 8:47 PM, William Herrin wrote:
> "Dual agency is not legal in all 50 states."
>
> Kinda the opposite of the monopoly/duopoly ISP who doesn't seek your
> permission in dealing with anyone else.
>
> Finally, realize that in both cases (real estate agent and apartment
> broker) you're dealing with a competitive negotiated process. The law
> allows -many- things in negotiated contracts that are flat illegal in
> the contracts of adhesion typically offered to the residential
> Internet buyer.
I was going to reply to Derek, but William beat me to it.  Excellent post.