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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Federal Jury Finds Realty Group Liable for Inflated Commissions
Plaintiffs claimed fixed commissions suppressed competition in home sales. This week a federal jury in Kansas City, Missouri, found that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and other…
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Advocacy Groups Urge DOJ to Rescind “Safe Harbor” Merger Policy
The policy offers protection from prosecution to companies that self-report misconduct. Attorney General Merrick Garland received a letter this week from 14 nonprofits and lobbying groups. They urge…
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FTC Takes Total Wine to Federal Court Over Antitrust Compliance
Federal agency seeks records in its investigation of industry pricing. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently filed a petition in federal court, urging Total Wine to comply with…
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Microsoft CEO Testifies in Antitrust Investigation Against Google
Admits Google’s popularity, points to deals hinged on “exclusive” use. Microsoft’s chief executive Satya Nadella testified earlier this week during the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) trial against Google,…
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