WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division issued the following news release:
The Justice Department's Antitrust Divisionannounced today that it has returned to implementing targeted Second Request investigations to expedite merger review. The Division is also publishing a model timing agreement in connection with this release.
"This Department of Justice is working to eliminate bureaucratic burdens while still preserving the integrity of Second Request investigations, which are aimed at protecting American consumers and affordability," said Associate Attorney General Stanley E. Woodward Jr. "A more targeted process strengthens the Department's ability to appropriately enforce antitrust laws through focusin...