Legal Opinion
Federal Trade Commission v. Staples, Inc.
District Court, District of Columbia
Decided June 30, 1997No. Civil 97-701 (TFH)PublishedCited by 66 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
REDACTED MEMORANDUM OPINION
THOMAS F. HOGAN, District Judge.
Plaintiff, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “Commission”), seeks a preliminary injunction pursuant to Section 13(b) of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. § 53(b), to enjoin the consummation of any acquisition by defendánt Staples, Inc., of defendant Office Depot, Inc., pending final disposition before the Commission of administrative proceedings to determine whether such acquisition may substantially lessen competition in violation of Section 7 of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. § 18, and Section 5 of the Federal Trade…
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