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Colorado will keep fighting Kroger, Albertsons as proposed merger falls apart
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After weeks of arguing in a Denver courtroom over the statewide effects of what could have been the largest grocery merger in the U.S., it’s still unclear what a local judge will rule. But for Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, the state has basically won. On Wednesday morning, Safeway’s parent company Albertsons announced it is…
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Kroger and Albertsons plan to divest 91 stores in Colorado if controversial merger goes through
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As Kroger and Albertsons — the parent companies of King Soopers and Safeway — brace for court battles on the future of its potential merger, the grocers released Tuesday the official list of stores it plans to divest. The grocers announced in April it plans to sell off more stores than originally planned amidst legal…
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Colorado’s Ken Buck invokes 25th Amendment over concerns about Biden’s mental acuity; is Colorado’s car theft law working? Polis unveils 49 ‘actions’ toward ‘net zero’ | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Today is Feb. 27, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Colorado found itself atop most lists of states with the highest car thefts and associated crimes in the last several years – record-breaking numbers that had been accumulating since 2020 and which put pressure on the governor and legislators to respond. Notably, lawmakers,…
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US sues to block merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons
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The Federal Trade Commission sued to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying the $24.6 billion deal would eliminate competition and lead to higher prices for millions of Americans. The FTC filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Oregon on Monday. It was joined in the suit by the attorneys…
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High-profile cases, judicial misconduct and other legal topics explored at ABA meeting in Denver
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Lawyers and judges from across the country descended on Denver this week for the annual meeting of the American Bar Association, where topics included misconduct in the legal profession, judges’ tips for handling high-profile cases and threats to government officials from domestic extremists. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser also spoke about his personal and professional…
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Weiser to invite Coloradans to weigh in on Kroger-Albertsons merger
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announced on Thursday his intent to launch a listening tour to receive comments from Colorado residents about the impact of a proposed merger between supermarket giants Albertsons and Kroger. Weiser indicated he is part of a multistate effort to investigate the merger and the specific concerns that may accompany a consolidation…
