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Bates White analysis provides support for McKesson’s acquisition of PSS World Medical
In October 2012, McKesson Corporation (McKesson), a healthcare services and information technology company, announced an agreement to purchase PSS World Medical Inc., a distributor of medical products and services, in a transaction valued at $2.1 billion.
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The resurgence of the oil and natural gas industry in the United States and Canada has drawn closer scrutiny and heightened concerns about the use of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” in extracting hydrocarbons.
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Damage from the June 2012 Derecho
Image courtesy of Arlington County, VA
Bates White Partner Nicolas Puga participates in Maryland State Governor O’Malley’s Resiliency Task Force.Read more
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Bates White analysis provides support for Express Scripts' acquisition of Medco
Pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts completed its $29 billion acquisition of Medco Health Solutions on April 2 after the Federal Trade Commission closed its eight month investigation of the proposed acquisition.
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Amgen Inc. enjoys favorable settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals
With support from Bates White, pharmaceutical manufacturer Amgen Inc. recently settled litigation with Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. concerning Teva’s challenge to the validity of Amgen’s patents for Neupogen. The client obtained a favorable outcome through an agreement that prevents Teva from introducing its infringing drug in the United States before November 2013.
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Horizontal Merger Guidelines now available for eReaders
The US Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission issued new Horizontal Merger Guidelines on August 19, 2010. Now you can download the guidelines to your Kindle, iPad, Nook, Sony, or other eReader.
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