The legal issues that relate to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of businesses.

Israel's Antitrust Authority intends to appeal a court decision that approves the merger of Dor Alon and Sonol. Read Antitrust body to appeal against Dor Alon, Sonol merger to learn more.

The European Union has referred the Coca-Cola/Traficante Group merger to Italy's antitrust authority. Read E.U. refers Coke-Traficante antitrust review to Italian regulators to learn more.

MatricOne and Dassault Systems have received antitrust clearance, according to this Reuter's article.

Glacier Bancorp and Citizens Development announced a merger. Both banks are based in Montana.

NYSE and Nasdaq are keen to make some acquisition, according to this new article.

Pogo Producing announced the sale of assets to Mitsui--a sale that will finance Pogo's acquisition of Latigo.