Here’s what you should know.
1. Anthem requested the rushed antitrust case appeal to beat its April 30, 2017 merger agreement deadline. As per the case’s terms, the judge will not honor any extension requests.
2. The average appeal judge spends 476 days on an appeal case.
3. It’s believed Anthem attempted to extend the merger agreement past the April 30, 2017 deadline, but the deal was turned down, HD reports.
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