Fourth Circuit affirms dismissal of class action against North Carolina hospital

Alex Wilts

24 March 2021

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The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has ruled that a North Carolina-based hospital system is immune from antitrust damages because it qualifies as a local government under the Local Government Antitrust Act.

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Could have been an email: The Tipline for 1 December 2023
The Federal Trade Commission and House Judiciary Committee appear to be stuck in a stalemate regardless of whether their quarrel occurs in letters or public hearings. Pressed by Republican lawmakers about the FTC’s responses (or lack thereof) to various document demands, the commission’s director of congressional relations had very little to say. “I’m not able to provide that information today, but we're happy to continue talking to your staff,” Jeanne Bumpus said.
Take two: The Tipline for 30 November 2023
Lights, in camera, action: The Tipline for 29 November 2023

Fourth Circuit affirms dismissal of class action against North Carolina hospital

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