DOJ's Antitrust Chief Defends Aggressive Stance Against Anti-Competitive Practices

"The Antitrust Division sends a powerful message to America's monopolists: If you break the law, you will face a formidable opponent in court."

By Maydeen Merino | May 21, 2024 at 06:18 PM

The U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ's) antitrust chief on Tuesday defended his aggressive stance against large corporations seeking to assert their market dominance, saying his duty is to the American people who are protected by law from the anti-competitive actions of the companies they enrich.

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Maydeen Merino is a regulatory reporter, covering the DOJ, FTC, SEC and EPA. She can be reached at [email protected].

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