U.S. and New York v. American Radio Systems Co., (D.D.C. 1996)
American Radio Systems was allowed to purchase two stations in Rochester, New York, provided that it divested three other Rochester stations. The company was also required to terminate a joint sales agreement with another Rochester radio station.
Maine v. Maine Heart Surgical Associates, P.A., 1996-2 Trade Cas. 71,654 (1995)
Merger of cardiac surgeon practices, transaction permitted with condidtions
Merger of CorestatesFinancial Corp./Meridian Bancorp
Joint investigation with Department of Justice of merger of two banks. Merger approved with divesitutres.
Maine v. American Skiing Co./Sunday River, 1996-2 Trade Cas. 71,478 (Me., June 27, 1996)
Merger of two largest ski area operators in Northern New England approved with conditions.
In the Matter of Wells Fargo/First Interstate Bancorp Merger
Joint investigaiton and agreement resolving competitive concners in merger of two large California banks.
U.S. and Connecticut v. Healthcare Partners, Inc., No. 3:95CV01946 (D. Conn. 1995)
After join investigation,United States and Connecticut alleged that sole hosptial in Danbury Connecticut conspired with physicians to preclude entry of managed care plans into the market. Consent decree was entered.
U.S. and Florida v. Reuter Recycling of Florida Inc., No. 1:95CV01982 (D.D.C. 1995)
State of Florida and the Justice Department filed a joint antitrust action and proposed consent decree in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. against Waste Management and Reuter Recycling alleging that their proposed merger, by removing one of only three competitors in the market, would lessen competition in the market for municipal solid waste disposal service in Broward and Dade Counties. The proposed settlement allowed the companies to merge as long as they agree to keep a waste transfer station that Waste Management will acquire, as part of the deal, open to other waste disposal competitors.
In the Matter of Fleet Bank and Shawmut Bank
Plaintiff state reached agreement that allowed merger of two banks with branch divestitures and commitment to community loans.
Maine v. Key Bank of Maine, 1991-2 Trade Cas. (CCH) 69,649 (D. Maine 1994)
Joint review by U.S./Maine of bank merger. Settled by divestitures
In the Matter of Sisters of Mercy Health System
State entered into settlement to resolve concerns about hospital acquiring physician practice groups.
