Vertical mergers have been subject to the Clayton Act since it was passed in 1914, but the first such case wasn't brought until 1949, involving DuPont's acquisition of GM stock. (cnbc.com)
The coroner at the hearing in Belfast said it was also «probably» the first such case in the UK. (concussionwise.com)
Earlier this week Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced the first such case he would take on. (wrvo.org)