Appendice 8. U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division Civil Expertise by Litigation Section

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APPENDIX 8 8-1

U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division

Civil Expertise by Litigation Section

Litigation I Section

The Litigation I Section (Lit I) is responsible for the enforcement of the

antitrust laws governing mergers, acquisitions, and civil non-merger

conduct in a wide range of industries.

Industries and Commodities

Lit I is responsible for civil antitrust enforcement, competition advocacy,

and competition policy in the areas of:

xHealthcare

xInsurance

xPulp, paper, and timber

xAppliances

xFood products

xBeer

xBread

xCosmetics and hair care

Litigation II Section

The Litigation II Section (Lit II) is responsible for the enforcement of the

antitrust laws governing mergers, acquisitions, and civil non-merger

conduct in unregulated industries.

Industries and Commodities

Lit II is responsible for civil antitrust enforcement, competition

advocacy, and competition policy in the areas of:

xDefense

xAvionics and aeronautics

xBanking

xIndustrial equipment

xRoad and highway construction

xMetals and mining

xWaste industries