Biden’s Crackdown on Illegal Mergers Cemented With New Rules
Antitrust agencies have finalized an overhaul of rules the government uses to determine whether deals violate competition law to extend a crackdown on illegal mergers and acquisitions.
FTC Sues Amazon in Landmark Antitrust Case Over Marketplace
The Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon.com Inc. in a long-anticipated antitrust case, accusing the e-commerce giant of monopolizing online marketplace services.
Wabtec Denies Charges of Anticompetitive Behavior
Progress Rail has accused Wabtec Corp. of violating antitrust laws and contractual agreements after acquiring GE Transportation in 2019.
Kroger, Albertsons In Talks to Sell Stores to C&S, SoftBank
Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. are selling some of their stores in an effort to win regulatory approval for their $25 billion merger, according to people familiar with the matter.
September 7, 2023Amazon Agrees to EU Antitrust Truce in Marketplace Data Probe
Amazon settled European Union antitrust investigations over how the U.S. ecommerce giant allegedly abused rivals’ sales data to unfairly favor its own products and squeeze out other traders on its platform.
Senate Antitrust Panel Plans Hearing on Kroger-Albertsons Deal
The Senate plans to hold a hearing in November on Kroger Co.’s planned $24.6 billion takeover of Albertsons Cos.
Amazon Might Have to Sell Logistics Business Under Bill
Amazon .com Inc. could be forced to sell its valuable logistics services division — the network of warehouses and delivery hubs around the country that power quick delivery of online orders — under antitrust legislation proposed by a congresswoman from Amazon’s hometown of Seattle, according to a spokesman for the lawmaker.
Automakers Facing Antitrust Probe to Meet With DOJ
Automakers that are under U.S. antitrust scrutiny over an emissions agreement reached with California regulators are set to meet the week of Sept. 30 with the Justice Department, according to a person familiar with the matter.
FTC Requires Marathon to Sell Stores to Avoid Antitrust
The Federal Trade Commission is requiring Marathon to sell five New York convenience stores to settle charges that its proposed acquisition of Express Mart would violate federal antitrust laws.
Appeals Court Restores Antitrust Suit Against Eaton and Every Heavy-Duty Truck Maker in North America
A decision by a federal appeals court panel has restored an antitrust lawsuit by truck buyers — fleets and dealers — against transmission maker Eaton Corp. and every heavy-duty truck maker in North America.