Duke Energy Corporation (Duke) agreed to pay $600,000 to settle a DOJ claim that it violated the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act) by failing to comply with the HSR waiting period requirement. The complaint from the DOJ originated from Duke’s acquisition of the Osprey natural gas power plant from Calpine Corporation, which was reportable under the HSR Act. Duke allegedly took control of the Osprey plant before filing the required HSR notification and report form and prior to the expiration of the applicable waiting period. To learn more about settlement click here.