Op-ed: The outcome of the Norfolk Southern-Union Pacific merger is determined – and the federal authorities are aware of it.
Some people might argue that a government shutdown will hinder the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) ability to fully assess the competitive aspects of the proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger. But, honestly, it seems irrelevant now; the STB was kind of sidelined the moment former President Trump dismissed members he thought were against the […]
Opinion: The outcome of the Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific merger is predetermined – and the government is aware of it
Some people argue that a government shutdown could hinder the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) ability to evaluate the competitive impacts of the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. But, really, it seems like the STB was sidelined when former President Trump dismissed members he believed were against the merger. To reinforce his point, […]
LEIF LARSON: The Flaws of a Poor Railroad Merger Agreement
Impact of Railways on America and Proposed Merger The railroad industry has had a profound influence on the United States, shaping its development from the Industrial Revolution to its modern landscape. Without railways, things would undoubtedly be quite different. Their importance is evident in how they connect various sectors of the economy and influence urban […]
Trump Might Bring Back America’s Golden Era With Famous Railroad Merger
Trump’s Economic Agenda Driven by Private Sector Initiatives The private sector plays a significant role in advancing President Trump’s economic plans. After a phase of considerable adjustments post-liberation, the market appears to have stabilized. The White House has endorsed a new world trade order, which was generally accepted. Furthermore, there are significant investments being made […]
J.M. Wood Auction, located in Alabama, is purchased by Ritchie Bros. in a significant industry merger.
After more than 50 years of calling bids and building credibility in Alabama and the Southeast, JM Wood Auction Co. is stepping into a new era while preserving its legacy. This family-run auction house, based in Montgomery, has been purchased by the global leader Ritchie Bros. The merger integrates JM Wood’s extensive expertise in heavy […]
PHILLIP BELL: There’s One Merger Trump’s FTC Shouldn’t Hesitate To Approve
The United States has long been the “land of opportunity.” That has been true since our founding and has remained true through various eras of political change and social upheaval. But that opportunity has been weakened by the Biden administration’s aggressive antitrust enforcement, which has affected many industries over the past few years. Many in […]
Federal, State Judges Block Kroger-Albertsons $25 Billion Merger
Two separate rulings on Tuesday blocked the merger of supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons. The ruling by U.S. District Judges Adrian Nelson and Marshall Ferguson reflects widespread concerns about the potential harm to competition and consumer choice that affects millions of Americans. Judge Nelson of Portland, Oregon issued A preliminary injunction will be granted after […]
Alabama’s church-state merger and hell rides with it
A recent decision by the Alabama Supreme Court classifying frozen embryos as children under state law is more than just legal precedent. It's a social earthquake that shakes the very foundations of Alabama's in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment and, more broadly, individual freedom. This decision not only blurs the line between church and state; It […]
Biden Admin Sues To Block Massive Grocer Merger In Latest Antitrust Crackdown
The Biden administration announced Monday that it will file a lawsuit to block the planned merger of grocery retailers Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc., calling it anticompetitive. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has blocked a $24.6 billion takeover between Kroger and Albertsons, arguing that the merger would eliminate fierce competition and lower product quality […]
Biden Regulators Say They’re ‘Pleased’ By Merger Block That Gutted US Company
Following the recent announcement that Amazon and iRobot have terminated their $1.4 billion merger agreement, Nathan Soderstrom, associate director of merger analysis at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), issued a statement stating that Biden regulations The authorities expressed their pleasure at the disbandment. “We are pleased that Amazon and iRobot have abandoned the proposed transaction…The […]