Judge Uses Humor to Address Frustration with Manufacturers in Deere Antitrust Case

The judge presiding over the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust case against Deere & Co., a prominent agricultural machinery manufacturer, has taken a humorous approach in a recent court order. This move underscores the judge’s frustration with other equipment manufacturers who have been incessantly reaching out to court staff for legal guidance. The order serves as both a subtle admonishment to a fellow judge and a request for the manufacturers to cease their persistent communications. For further details on the case, see the original Law360 article.