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U.S. Cites Another Poultry Producer in Compensation Sharing Conspiracy

The Department of Justice proposed an amended complaint and consent decree in the District of Maryland that would resolve claims that chicken producer George’s Inc. and George’s Foods conspired with other poultry processors for years to suppress workers’ wages by …

U.S. Judge Rules Against Google, Keeps DOJ Advertising Case in Virginia

A U.S. federal judge on Friday rejected a bid by Alphabet Inc’s Google to move a Justice Department lawsuit against it over dominance in advertising technology from Virginia to New York. “I am going to rule against you,” Judge Leonie …

Albertsons, Kroger CEOs to Defend $25B Merger to Skeptical U.S. Senators

Top executives at Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. are expected to face tough questions on Tuesday from lawmakers who worry the grocers’ planned $25 billion merger will push up food prices at a time when inflation is a concern. …

White House Calls Nixing of Aon-Willis Deal ‘Robust Enforcement’ of Antitrust Laws

The White House on Tuesday praised the Justice Department’s successful effort to stop a $30 billion deal that would have created the world’s biggest insurance broker, saying the agency’s work was “robust enforcement of the antitrust laws.” Aon Plc and …

Directors, Officers Face Increased Scrutiny: Willis/Allen & Overy Survey

“The threat of regulatory investigations and enquiries, criminal penalties, along with anti-corruption legislation, are among the top concerns for directors and officers,” according to a new survey conducted by Willis Group Holdings, the global risk adviser and insurance broker, and …