In re Antibiotic Antitrust Actions, 410 F. Supp. 669, 1974 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9407 (D. Minn. 1974)

Plaintiff States sought damages and injunctive relief, alleging that Defendant companies conspired to monopolize and restrain the trade for the manufacture, sale and distribution of broad spectrum antibiotics (BSA).

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New York v. Microsoft Corp., 97 F. Supp. 2d 59 (D.D.C. 2000)

U.S. Department of Justice and the Plaintiff States alleged that the Defendant, Microsoft Corporation violated State and Federal law by maintaining a monopoly in the market for Intel-compatible personal computer operating systems and by illegally tying its Windows operating system to its Internet Explorer browser.

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U.S., New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida v. Waste Management, Inc., Ocho Acquisition Corp., and Eastern Environmental Services, Inc.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Plaintiff States sought to enjoin the acquisition of Eastern Environmental Services, Inc. (Eastern) by Waste Management Services, Inc. (WMI), alleging the merger would substantially lessen competition in the waste hauling business.

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Connecticut v. Koninklijke Ahold NV, Ahold USA, Inc et al., No. 396CV01349 (D. Conn. 1996)

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Plaintiff States sought to enjoin Ahold’s acquisition of The Stop & Shop Companies Inc. (Stop & Shop), alleging that the merger would substantially lessen competition within the supermarket industry.

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U.S., Texas, and Pennsylvania v. USA Waste Services, Inc. and Sanifill, Inc.

The U.S. Department of Justice and the Plaintiff States sought to enjoin the merger between USA Waste Services, Inc. (USA Waste) and Sanifill, Inc. (Sanifill), alleging that the merger would substantially reduce competition in the waste hauling industry.

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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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New York v. Feldman, 2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 11759, 01-Civ. 6691 (SAS) (S.D.N.Y.), 210 F. Supp. 2d 294 (S.D.N.Y 2002)

Plaintiff States sought restitution on behalf of all persons injured as a result of Defendants alleged bid-rigging scheme. The Plaintiff States alleged that Defendants conspired to rig bids at public stamp auctions for approximately seventeen years.

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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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