FTC: Einstein’s failing firm defence falls short

Alex Wilts

08 September 2020

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The Federal Trade Commission will argue at trial next week that Jefferson Health and Albert Einstein Healthcare Network are unable to meet the burden of proof to establish a failing firm defence allowing both companies to merge.

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FTC: Einstein’s failing firm defence falls short

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