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Statement of the Department of Justice Antitrust Division on the Closing of Its Investigation of Arrive AS’s Proposed Acquisition of Passport Labs Inc.
“The Antitrust Division is committed to protecting competition while also preserving the Department’s finite resources,” said @ASGWoodward. “A phased approach to merger review serves those objectives. The Antitrust Division conducted a targeted review of the proposed transaction and has decided to close the investigation.”
🔗 justice.gov/opa/pr/statement…
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Justice Department and @USDA Reaffirm and Expand their Partnership to Protect Competition in Agricultural Inputs
The Justice Department is committed to vigorously investigating and bringing appropriate action to stop anticompetitive conduct that harms American famers and families.
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1/3: Yesterday, the Justice Department filed a Statement of Interest expressing objection to the proposed settlements in the beef and pork processing plant worker antitrust class action. The Department requests the U.S. District Court for the District of CO to withhold settlement approval until the defendants agree to injunctive relief to prevent depression of plant worker wages.
“Fair and competitive wages can decrease employee turnover and improve productivity, reducing business costs and lowering prices for consumers. This is another reason why the Department of Justice continually works to ensure vigorous competition at every part of the supply chain.” -@ASGWoodward
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2/3: Anyone with information about anticompetitive conduct in agricultural industries or any other violations of the antitrust laws is encouraged to contact the Antitrust Division’s Citizen Complaint Center at 1-888-647-3258 or [email protected].
3/3: Information about anticompetitive practices in livestock and poultry markets can also be submitted to the USDA’s and Justice Department’s Agricultural Markets Enforcement Partnership at farmerfairness.gov.
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Last Thursday, I had the privilege of giving a keynote address at the 53rd Annual Conference on International Antitrust Law and Policy, and Antitrust Economics Workshop hosted by @FordhamLawNYC, where I emphasized the significance of federalism in antitrust enforcement.
I will highlight what I shared there: we at @TheJusticeDept and @JusticeATR take seriously our obligation to be the front-line national enforcer Congress designed us to be, and we take seriously our obligation to work as partners, not rivals, with the state attorneys general who share our desire to protect competition in every market across our Great Nation. That give and take is not a weakness in our system of antitrust federalism. It is the system working as Congress intended—imperfect, occasionally contentious, but still very much worth defending.
Read my full remarks here: justice.gov/opa/speech/assoc…
🚨 Department of Justice Again Wins Substantial Relief Against Google: Remedies for Google’s Unlawful Monopolization to Help Restore Competition in Online Advertising Technology Markets
“The Court’s ruling in the Google ad tech case marks a significant victory for this Department’s efforts to protect and restore competition,” said @ASGWoodward. “We will continue to review the opinion to consider the Department’s options. Under @POTUS Trump’s and @AGToddBlanche’s leadership, we will never cease fighting for fair competition.”
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Justice Department Reaches Proposed Consent Decree with Pinnacle, One of America’s Largest Landlords, to Resolve Information Sharing and Algorithmic Coordination Claims
“This administration will not tolerate illegal actions by corporate landlords that inflate housing prices for Americans,” said @ASGWoodward. “The Department of Justice will fight for every American who is being taken advantage of by corporate greed.”
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ALT “This administration will not tolerate illegal actions by corporate landlords that inflate housing prices for Americans,” said Associate Attorney General Stanley E. Woodward Jr. “The Department of Justice will fight for every American who is being taken advantage of by corporate greed.”
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Proud of @JusticeATR’s success in obtaining relief on behalf of the American people. The Department will continue to fight for fair competition. The timing of the Court’s order reflects the tradeoffs between immediate relief and remedies obtained through years of litigation.
The Antitrust Division is pleased that the court ordered substantial relief in the Google Ad Tech case. We are one step closer to restoring competition and bringing relief for the American people in online advertising markets. The Department is evaluating appropriate next steps.
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🚨@JusticeATR has expanded its investigation to include 8 of the largest grocers when it comes to beef affordability. @ASGWoodward sent letters to the following regarding the recent increases in the retail price for beef:
-Kroger
-Publix
-Walmart
-Albertsons
-Aldi
-Ahold Delhaize USA
-Costco
-Amazon
Beef prices are a critical concern to Americans, and a priority for this Justice Department.
KKR Agrees to Pay Record $250M Penalty for Serial Violations of Federal Premerger Review Law: KKR Will Pay LARGEST-EVER Penalty for Repeatedly Violating the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act by Withholding and Altering Documents and Failing to Make Required Filings
“This historic $250 million civil penalty – more than 20 times any prior HSR penalty obtained by the DOJ – sends a powerful message: the Department is committed to vigorous enforcement of the Act,” said @ASGWoodward. “The Act’s requirements protect competition by giving the Justice Department an opportunity to investigate potentially unlawful transactions. Companies that disregard their legal obligations will face serious consequences.”
Read more: justice.gov/opa/pr/kkr-agree…
Jury Convicts Erosion Control Company, Executive, and Employee for Roles in $100M Price-Fixing Conspiracy: A Total of 7 Defendants Convicted of Price-Fixing Charges Affecting Publicly Funded Infrastructure Projects in Oklahoma
“Americans have a right to expect that taxpayer-funded contracts are awarded through fair and honest competition, not secret agreements among competitors,” said @ASGWoodward. “The prosecution of these criminals demonstrates the Justice Department’s unwavering commitment to protecting public funds, safeguarding the integrity of government procurement, and holding accountable those who put personal profit above the law.”
🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/jury-conv…
.@ASGWoodward issued the following statement today in connection with the closing of the Antitrust Division’s investigation into the proposed merger between Seismic Software, Inc. (Seismic) and Highspot Inc. (Highspot):
“After a targeted review of key competitive questions, the Antitrust Division made the decision to close its investigation, reducing the Second Request compliance burden on the merging companies. The resolution of this matter using a targeted approach is an excellent example of the Antitrust Division efficiently reviewing a proposed merger with an expedited focus on key dispositive issues.”
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The court’s Tunney Act approval of the Department of Justice’s settlement recognizes that the settlement resolves competitive concerns with Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s acquisition of Juniper Networks. The Department negotiated this settlement to protect competition in enterprise-grade wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions and obtained two strong remedies: 1) the divestiture of a competitive HPE business and 2) the license of Jupiter technology to an independent competitor.
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During public comment, not a single customer objected to the settlement, showing that the marketplace agrees it is a win for competition. Thirteen Democratic state attorneys general wasted a year trying to score partisan points based on rumored disagreements. With the court’s decision holding that DOJ’s settlement is in the public interest, this politically motivated charade should finally come to an end.
The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, joined by the Attorney General of Tennessee, announced today that they will require CRH and its subsidiary APAC-Tennessee to divest two hot-mix asphalt plants as part of its acquisition of Standard Construction to address antitrust concerns in western Tennessee.
“Today’s settlement is a model for how government works better when federal law enforcers collaborate with states in protecting local interests from competitive harm,” said @ASGWoodward. “I thank Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti for his partnership to protect critical roadway infrastructure in western Tennessee and preserve the state and federal funds that pay for it.”
Read more: justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-d…
Bovine Artificial Insemination Manager Pleads Guilty to Multi-Year Bid-Rigging Conspiracy
“The tireless work of our Nation’s ranchers and farmers is essential to everyday affordability for all Americans,” said @ASGWoodward. “This Department of Justice will never stand for collusion that cheats hardworking, honest producers and raises prices for American families putting food on the table. Collusion and bid rigging is criminal, and we will prosecute it to the fullest extent of the law.”
Read more: justice.gov/opa/pr/bovine-ar…
Justice Department Withdraws Business Review Letter Issued to Proxy Advisory Firm
The Antitrust Division is committed to protecting the rights of all Americans, including by promoting competition, reducing barriers to entry, and ensuring full compliance with the antitrust laws in the proxy advisory market.
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Justice Department Resumes Targeted HSR Merger Review Process
Targeted Review Reduces Transaction Costs without Compromising the Division’s Ability to Investigate Transactions
“This Department of Justice is working to eliminate bureaucratic burdens while still preserving the integrity of Second Request investigations, which are aimed at protecting American consumers and affordability,” said @ASGWoodward. “A more targeted process strengthens the Department’s ability to appropriately enforce antitrust laws through focusing its review. This change will allow for quicker and more efficient review of proposed transactions; more effective use of taxpayer resources; and above all, helps the Department do its job to safeguard a competitive marketplace while keeping America open for business.”
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