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Litigation

Jan. 14, 2014

Antitrust ruling a warning to technology company buyers

A federal judge's decision that a ratings and review company violated antitrust laws when it bought out its largest competitor is a a signal that more government scrutiny of smaller deals is likely, legal observers said


By Hadley Robinson


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge's decision that a ratings and review company violated antitrust laws when it bought out its largest competitor is a signal that more government scrutiny of smaller deals is likely, legal observers said.


Bazaarvoice Inc. was unable to overcome colorful pre-deal emails and documents between its executives and employees about eliminating their primary rival, San Fra...

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