Tag: Department of Justice

U.S. probes hit defunct energy company linked to Platinum Partners

U.S. probes hit defunct energy company linked to Platinum Partners

Platinum Partners, Black Elk Energy investigated simultaneously By Lawrence Delevingne NEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) – At least four U.S. agencies are investigating former officials of a now-bankrupt oil and gas company once majority owned by troubled hedge fund manager Platinum Partners, according to a legal filing submitted last week. In a motion filed with […]

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Halliburton, Baker Hughes to contest Justice Dept. block of merger

Halliburton, Baker Hughes to contest Justice Dept. block of merger

Halliburton and Baker Hughes claim merger will provide better services to customers, helping to lower oil and gas production costs HOUSTON, Texas – Halliburton and Baker Hughes have announced that the companies intend to vigorously contest the US Department of Justice’s effort to block their pending merger. The companies said in a press release that they […]