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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.”
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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.”
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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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TransDigm Abandons Proposed Acquisition of Stellant Systems in Response to Justice Department’s Decision to Block Transaction: Abandoned Deal Would Have Eliminated Competition Between Manufacturers of Mission-Critical Defense Radar Components
“This Justice Department will rigorously investigate and challenge mergers that create monopolies and harm competition. Our decision to put a stop to this deal preserved critical competition that protects American taxpayers and warfighters,” said @ASGWoodward. “We are grateful to our War Department partners who were crucial to this investigation.”
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The Justice Department and the @FTC warn lawbreaking companies that they are closely monitoring petroleum markets and gas prices and will take all appropriate measures to stop illegal conduct contributing to high gas prices.
“Affordable energy is essential to a thriving American economy. The Antitrust Division is committed to working alongside state law enforcement partners to provide resources and support to protect consumers from anticompetitive behavior that raises the price of gas,” said @ASGWoodward. “The Antitrust Division will use all available tools to ensure that companies are held accountable for unlawfully manipulating the market.”
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⚖️ @TheJusticeDept and @FTC Issue Fiscal Year 2025 Hart-Scott-Rodino Annual Report
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“The United States will hold accountable anyone who exploits Americans to enrich themselves. We will find you no matter where you are in the world, even if you are boarding a flight at midnight in Paris. Our nation’s economic security and our shared prosperity demand no less.” -Assistant Attorney General Omeed A. Assefi
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