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Arbitron shares inch up after downward slide

Market accepts that an in-depth FTC review of the acquisition by Nielsen was inevitable. Continue reading

Posted on May 1, 2013 9:16 AM

Uneasiness remains in Intermec deal

No easy solution if the FTC resists consolidation in handheld scanners. Continue reading

Posted on April 24, 2013 10:06 AM

FTC's Wright: Back off 'patent trolls'

Commissioner says little data so far substantiates complaints from technology firms about litigation. Continue reading

Posted on April 18, 2013 9:54 AM

FTC steps up OfficeMax-Office Depot inquiry

Company officials remain optimistic about the merger's prospects despite the agency's second request for information. Continue reading

Posted on April 10, 2013 9:53 AM

Strong growth in trade shows likely to juice Nielsen auction

The sale of the business could deliver $758 million to a company that needs cash for its Arbitron acquisition. Continue reading

Posted on March 12, 2013 4:23 PM

The China syndrome

While corporate dealmakers can't ignore the People's Republic's promise, regulatory hurdles, corruption threats and other legal entanglements are making it a tough M&A sell. Continue reading

Posted on February 21, 2013 3:54 PM

Supreme Court knocks down Georgia hospital merger

Justices side with FTC's effort to limit states' exemption from antitrust law. Continue reading

Posted on February 20, 2013 1:24 PM

Curtain falls on Leibowitz's tenure atop the FTC

After eight years at the agency and four as its leader, the departing chairman believes 'it's a good time for someone else to take the helm.' Continue reading

Posted on February 15, 2013 10:50 AM

FTC acts to block $330M PLX-IDT merger

The agency alleges that customers often play the would-be partners against one another. Continue reading

Posted on December 19, 2012 4:31 PM

Wright nomination on track despite Democrats' reservations

The Commerce Committee vote on the FTC nominee is likely next week. Continue reading

Posted on December 5, 2012 8:35 AM

Top FTC economist is possible nominee for chairman's post - source

Howard Shelanski is in his second stint at the agency, while Julie Brill and Edith Ramirez round out the current short list. Continue reading

Posted on November 28, 2012 1:39 PM

Hospital: FTC merger veto would upend 'state action' precedents

At issue is a principle that shields anticompetitive conduct from federal antitrust enforcement when the state endorses that behavior. Continue reading

Posted on October 2, 2012 12:59 PM

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