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ARTICLE · 17 MARCH 2010

USDA And DOJ Workshop Focuses On Agricultural Competition, Concentration And Integration

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Attorney General Eric Holder led the joint effort of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) in hosting workshops exploring competition issues affecting the agriculture industry in the 21st century—and the appropriate role for antitrust and other regulatory enforcement in the industry.

United StatesAntitrust/Competition Law
Richard Duncan
Richard Duncan
Kim Walker
Kim Walker

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Attorney General Eric Holder led the joint effort of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) in hosting workshops exploring competition issues affecting the agriculture industry in the 21st century—and the appropriate role for antitrust and other regulatory enforcement in the industry. The initial March 12, 2010 workshop was attended by more than 600 people and included representatives from all sectors of the industry: farmers; ranchers; foodservice workers; and state and federal government officials. Attending in the interests of their firm clients were a number of Faegre & Benson lawyers.

DOJ And USDA Plan Unprecedented Cooperation In Review Of Agricultural Competition And Integration

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