Originally Posted by
CanoePilot
All they need to prove is that this merger is anti-competitive. They have the 1000 1 stop connects via the hhi and dougs e-mails. I think if it goes to trial it's a 50/50 shot at best. Its not a slam dunk case for the doj but it's not pathetic and weak like everyone makes it out to be either.
Canoe, you nailed it. THEY (not AA), THEY, the DOJ, needs, as in have an obligation, to PROVE (not speculate, opine, but PROVE to the court) that this is ANTI-COMPETITIVE.
Yes, you nailed it. That is "all" they have to do.
Merger approval is very likely to occur.