
DOJ and FTC Radically Revise Antitrust Merger Guidelines: FAQs for Business
While the merger guidelines do not have the force of law, courts have traditionally looked to the guidelines as persuasive authority. The marked change characterized by the new guidelines may limit their persuasiveness for courts, but companies should be aware of the significant shift in merger enforcement the draft guidelines represent.
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