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DOJ Sues Visa for Monopolizing Debit Card Markets
The department alleges the company “has unlawfully amassed the power to extract fees.” The Department of Justice filed an antitrust suit against Visa for anti-competitive actions. The department…
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USDA Updates Reporting Method for Meatpacking Antitrust Complaints
This is the fourth rule introduced this year to reduce meatpacking consolidation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proposed a new rule clarifying how to file complaints…
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House Judiciary Committee Alleges Collusion on Climate Investments
Legislators publish interim findings as the investigation continues. The House Judiciary Committee published a report accusing the Wall Street climate coalition Climate Action 100+ of collusion and bullying…
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Justice Department Sues Apple for Attempted iPhone Monopoly
16 state attorneys general join filing of civil antitrust lawsuit. The Department of Justice has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the company consistently undermines…
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FTC Sues to Block Grocery Chain Merger
Some state attorneys general join the effort to stop Kroger from merging with Albertsons. Nine state attorneys general joined a lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) this…
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District Judge Blocks JetBlue Purchase of Spirit Airlines
Justice Department filed suit against the $3.8 billion purchase as monopolistic behavior. Judge William Young of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts blocked JetBlue Airways’…
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New Company Merger Guidelines Released By DOJ and FTC
White House economist says antitrust guidance is important to ensure competition and lower consumer costs. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) jointly released…
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FTC Sues to Block Acquisition of Exclusive Drug License
The deal would give the French company a pharmaceutical monopoly over Pompe Disease therapy. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action to prevent Sanofi from acquiring an…
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DOJ Files Antitrust Suit Against Poultry Processor
The department alleges the company charged farmers penalty fees for switching processors. The Department of Justice partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to file a lawsuit…
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