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S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., In the Matter of
Consent order settles charges that Johnson's acquisition of Dow brands would adversely affect competition and potentially raise the prices consumers pay for soil and stain removers and glass cleaners. The consent order requires the divestiture of Dow's "Spray 'n Starch", "Spray 'n Wash", and "Glass Plus" businesses to Reckitt & Colrnan.
Guinness PLC, Grand Metropolitan PLC, and Diageo PLC, In the Matter of
The complaint accompanying the proposed consent order alleged that the merger between Guinness and Grand Metropolitan PLC would eliminate substantial competition between the two firms in the sale and distribution of premium Scotch and premium gin in the U.S. The order requires the divestiture of Dewar's Scotch, Bombay gin, and Bombay Sapphire gin brands worldwide to acquirers pre-approved by the Commission.
Granting of Request for Early Termination of the Waiting Period Under the Premerger Notification Rules
Callahan, Roger J., In the Matter of
London International Group, Inc., In the Matter of
Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising and Business Opportunity Ventures - 16 CFR Part 436
9804005 Informal Interpretation
National Scholastic Society, Inc. also d/b/a University Society Publishers Periodicals, and David C. Beasley, Jr
Harrell Jr., Nathaniel; and Valerie Harrell
9804004 Informal Interpretation
9804003 Informal Interpretation
Checkpoint Systems, Inc, In the Matter of
Foote, Cone & Belding Advertising, Inc.
Grey Advertising, Inc., In the Matter of
Rubin Postaer and Associates, Inc., In the Matter of
Sensormatic Electronics Corporation, In the Matter of
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. and Sensormatic Electronics Corporation, the two largest marketers of electronic article surveillance systems used in retail stores to prevent shoplifting, agreed to nullify and void the section of their June 1993 agreement that restricts negative advertising and promotional claims about each other's products or services. The consent order also prohibits each firm from entering into any agreement that restricts truthful, non-deceptive advertising, comparative advertising or promotional and sales activities.