[tal8d]

That would be a good argument if there weren't public conferences, discussion panels, and work groups that these companies send representatives to in order to coordinate their efforts in "combating the rising threat of <insert boogeyman>".

[ceejayoz]

I'm not aware of any interpretation of antitrust law that forbids networking at conferences.

[tal8d]

lol, yeah, "networking". That kind of self delusion will come in handy as the cartel activity becomes increasingly bold and the regulatory capture ensures no way out.