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Bob Cooper Discusses DOJ Phased Second Requests with Global Competition Review
July 23, 2026
| Global Competition Review Bob Cooper discusses the DOJ’s return to phased second requests and how the process may offer a practical path for parties that can quickly demonstrate why a transaction does not raise significant antitrust concerns.
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DOJ revives phased second requests (Global Competition Review) [behind a paywall]
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