U.S. Florida, and Maryland v. Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc., 1:94CV02588 (D.D.C. 1995)

Plaintiff States sought an injunction alleging that the merger between Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc. (BFI) and Attwoods PLC (Attwoods) would substantially reduce competition in the solid waste hauling market.

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U.S. v. First Data Corporation and Concord EFS, Inc., 1:03CV02169 (D.D.C. filed 10/23/03)

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Plaintiff States sought to enjoin the merger between First Data Corporation (First Data) and Concord EFS, Inc. (Concord), alleging that the merger would substantially lessen competition in the financial services market.

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California, Oregon, Washington v. BP Amoco p.l.c. and Atlantic Richfield Company

Plaintiff States, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sought to enjoin the merger between BP Amoco p.l.c. (BP) and Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO), alleging that the merger would give BP monopoly-like control over Alaska North Slope crude oil production and sales to West Coast refineries.

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Ohio v. Village Voice Media, LLC, No. CV03492804, (Ct. Com. Pl., 2003); California v. Village Voice Media, LLC, No. BC 289225, (Calif. Super. Ct, 2003)

Plaintiff States sought civil forfeiture and injunctive relief in separate suits alleging that Village Voice Media, LLC (Village Voice) and NT Media, LLC (New Times) conspired to restrain competition in local alternative newsweekly markets through a market allocation agreement.

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In the Matter of Stericycle Inc. and Scherer Healthcare, Inc. (CT) (Jan. 7, 2003)

Plaintiff States sought to enjoin the merger between Stericycle, Inc. (Stericycle) and Scherer Healthcare, Inc. (Scherer), alleging that consummation of the merger would substantially reduce competition for the sale of medical waste hauling, transfer and processing services in New England.

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In re Minolta Camera Products Antitrust Litigation, 668 F. Supp. 456 (D. Md 1987)

The Plaintiff States sought damages on behalf of their resident consumers, alleging that the Minolta Corporation (Minolta) conspired with several retailers to fix the prices for which its products were sold at retail.

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California v. Shell Oil Co., No. CV-97-9356 (C.D. Cal. Mar. 9, 1998)

California sought to enjoin Texaco, Inc. (Texaco) and Shell Oil Company (Shell) from entering a joint venture, arguing that such an agreement would substantially impair competition for gasoline and crude oil within the state.

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New York v. Keds Corporation, 1994 WL 97201, 1994-1 Trade Cas. (CCH) ¶ 70,549 (S.D.N.Y.1994)

Plaintiff States sought damages and injunctive relief, alleging that Keds Corporation (Keds) conspired with its dealers to set minimum retail prices for which the dealers could sell their products.

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Washington v. Texaco, Inc., No. C97-1980 (W.D. Wash. 1997)

Plaintiff States sought to enjoin Texaco, Inc. (Texaco) and Shell Oil Company (Shell) from entering into a joint venture, arguing that such an agreement would substantially impair competition for gasoline in Washington, Oregon, and the States in general.

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Utah v. Phillips Petroleum Co. and Conoco, Inc., No. 2 02 CV-0982 (D. Utah 2002)

Plaintiff States sought to enjoin Phillips Petroleum Co. (Phillips Petroleum) and Conoco, Inc. (Conoco) from entering into a merger agreement, arguing that the merger would substantially impair competition for refining bulk supply and sale of gasoline.

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