Entries tagged "Federal Trade Commission"

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Timing risk in Life Technologies deal

China's Ministry of Commerce is seen as a wild card in the clearance for Thermo Fisher's purchase. Continue reading

Posted on May 8, 2013 9:42 AM

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

Merz withdraws rival offer for Obagi

Winning suitor Valeant gives the FTC extra time to review the transaction. Continue reading

Posted on April 9, 2013 11:57 AM

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

Assessing Herbalife's shape

The SEC will likely decide who wins the battle of the hedge funds raging over the diet supplement maker. Continue reading

Posted on January 11, 2013 3:42 PM

IDT, PLX abandon $330M merger in face of antitrust challenge

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

Posted on December 20, 2012 1:05 PM

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

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