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The judge said that the companies could pursue a merger at a later date if deemed lawful in administrative proceedings. A federal judge has granted the Federal Trade Commission’s request for a preliminary injunction halting a proposed merger between supermarket chains Albertsons and Kroger. “On balance, the Court finds that both qualitative and quantitative evidence

The federal judge said that the companies could pursue a merger at a later date if deemed lawful in administrative proceedings. Judges in state and federal courts issued rulings on Dec. 10 blocking a proposed merger between supermarket chains Albertsons and Kroger. Oregon District Judge Adrienne Nelson and Washington’s King County Superior Court Judge Marshall

In a speech, Biden criticized Trump’s economic plan and expressed hope that the incoming president would build on the progress he has made. WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden delivered a speech on Dec. 10 highlighting his economic achievements as he nears the final days of his presidency. He also expressed hope that the incoming Trump administration would

The White House has announced President Joe Biden’s intent to veto a judicial expansion bill, citing rushed timing and concerns about political motivations. The White House announced on Dec. 10 that President Joe Biden intends to veto a bipartisan bill proposing the first significant expansion of federal district court judgeships in more than 30 years.