The Washington Court of Appeals held that a cable company can’t force all residents of a multi-unit apartment building to use its services if it wires the building. The decision … Continue reading “Federal Court Denies Cable Company Exclusive Rights”
Category: Antitrust Law
DOJ Files Suit to Block Beef Merger
The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to stop JBS S.A. from acquiring National Beef Packing Company, LLC. The merger would combine the 3rd and 4th largest beef … Continue reading “DOJ Files Suit to Block Beef Merger”
Cell Phone Fees Head to Trial
A lawsuit which is part of four coordinated class action lawsuits against cell phone providers, involving early termination fees, has begun arguments in a California court today. At issue is … Continue reading “Cell Phone Fees Head to Trial”
Settlement between US Department of Justice and National Association of Realtors
The US Department of Justice and the National Association of Realtors agreed Tuesday to settle an antitrust case filed by the Department in 2005, which alleged that the Association’s policies … Continue reading “Settlement between US Department of Justice and National Association of Realtors”
Whole Foods/Wild Oats Merger to Go Forward
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Thursday denied the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) request to delay the merger of Whole Foods Market, Inc. and Wild … Continue reading “Whole Foods/Wild Oats Merger to Go Forward”
Whole Food/Wild Oats Merger Delayed
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia today delayed the merger of Whole Foods Market, Inc. and Wild Oats Markets, Inc. to further review the transaction and … Continue reading “Whole Food/Wild Oats Merger Delayed”
FTC’s Appeal of Ruling Regarding Whole Foods and Wild Oats Merger
The Federal Trade Commission today filed an appeal of the D.C. District Court ruling that allowed Whole Foods Market, Inc. to purchase Wild Oats Markets, Inc. The FTC contends that the … Continue reading “FTC’s Appeal of Ruling Regarding Whole Foods and Wild Oats Merger”