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USA - January 10 2013
On January 10, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the annual indexing of the jurisdictional thresholds under the Hart-Scott-Rodino…
USA - June 27 2012
On June 4, 2012, in Williams v. Duke Energy International, Inc., No. 10- 3604, 2012 WL 1970096, the Sixth Circuit reversed the dismissal of Robinson-Patman Act claims against Duke Energy International, Inc. and Duke Energy Corp.
USA - June 27 2012
On June 4, 2012, in Williams v. Duke Energy International, Inc., No. 10- 3604, 2012 WL 1970096, the Sixth Circuit reversed the dismissal of Robinson-Patman Act claims against Duke Energy International, Inc. and Duke Energy Corp. (“Duke”).
USA - April 24 2012
Two recent lawsuits allege that Blue Cross and Blue Shield entities in North Carolina and Alabama have violated federal and state antitrust laws by engaging in concerted action with other Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) plans nationwide to divide geographic markets among them, which has allegedly resulted in reduced competition and higher rates charged to end customers for healthcare services.
USA - April 1 2012
In a recently-settled civil antitrust case, the Department of Justice sent a clear message to energy firms that they should expect close scrutiny of their conduct in bidding for government leases for development rights.
