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DOJ says DFA can't use status as co-op to shield itself from antitrust claims

07/29/20 3:57 PM By Steve Davies
KEYWORDS antitrust Ben Gotschall dairy farmers of america Dean Foods fluid milk Justice Department Organization for Competitive Markets Vermont
Dairy Farmers of America cannot use a law designed to equalize farmers’ bargaining power with corporations handling agricultural products to protect itself from antitrust claims, the Justice Department said in a court filing.
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