In a recent address, (12 November) Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter emphasized the need for stronger antitrust measures to address the “platformization” of health care, calling for a break from outdated competition policy models. Kanter […]
Tag: USA
Department of Justice (DoJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
US Justice Department Sues to Block UnitedHealth’s $3.3 Billion Acquisition of Amedisys
The U.S. Department of Justice, alongside Attorneys General from Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit to block UnitedHealth Group’s proposed $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys, a major provider […]
U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds Ruling Against American Airlines and JetBlue Alliance
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has upheld (8 November) a prior ruling by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts in favor of the Justice Department and Attorneys General […]
US FTC Schedules Virtual Open Meeting on November 14, Unveiling New Merger Portal
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced (7 November) an open virtual meeting to be held on November 14, 2024, where the public will have the chance to engage directly with FTC officials. Chair Lina […]
Six Charged in US Federal Bid-Rigging and Fraud Schemes
The U.S. Justice Department has charged six defendants in connection with schemes to rig bids, defraud the federal government, and pay bribes related to IT contracts, resulting in millions of dollars in overcharges. The schemes […]
