1982 Merger Guidelines
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1 be substantially to lessen competition, or to tend to create a monopoly." 15 U.S.C.A. § 1 (1981). Mergers subject to section 1 are prohibited if they constitute a 2 “contract, combination... or conspiracy in restraint of trade." They replace a set of Guidelines issued by the Department in 1968, and are subject to 3 further revision in light of subsequent judicial decisions or economic studies. Although changes in enforcement policy may precede the issuance of amended Guidelines, the Department will attempt to conform the Guidelines to such changes as soon as possible. 1982 MERGER GUIDELINES
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