Claiming that the merger would constitute a violation of the antitrust laws

 Claiming that the merger would constitute a violation of the antitrust laws

Review the “AT&T Pulls $39 Billion T-Mobile Bid on Regulatory Opposition article. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2011-12-19/…

In 2011, AT&T attempted a merger with T-Mobile. The Justice Department sued under the act, claiming that the merger would constitute a violation of the antitrust laws. In 2012, AT&T dropped its attempt at the acquisition.

If AT&T had merged with T-Mobile, would the merger have violated antitrust laws? Why, or why not? Do not be unduly influenced by the Justice Department’s stance on the issue. Use your own analysis to reach a conclusion. Must be at least 350 words, APA format, authentic and free of plagiarism.

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Antitrust laws are a group of both government and federal laws whose main aim is to monitor the management and coordination of corporations to facilitate equitable competition for the customers’ benefit. In the United States, the enactments include the Sherman Act 1890, the Federal Trade Commission Act 1914, and the Clayton Act 1914, which……………………………………….
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