US DOJ Antitrust Division puts acting chiefs in civil, criminal front offices
By Khushita Vasant ( May 8, 2026, 15:26 GMT | Insight) -- The US Department of Justice Antitrust Division has new acting heads for civil enforcement, litigation and criminal prosecution, MLex has learned. Acting Assistant Attorney General Omeed Assefi informed staffers of the front office appointments on Friday.The US Department of Justice Antitrust Division has new acting heads for civil enforcement, litigation and criminal prosecution, MLex has learned....
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