Antitrust Deputy at Justice Dept. Ends Six-Month Tenure

By Liz Crampton, Bloomberg BNA

Andrew Finch joined the Justice Department in April as the antitrust division’s temporary head with the understanding he would stay in that role for a short time, until a permanent leader was confirmed.

In past administrations, that process took a few months at most. Six months later, the DOJ division charged with policing anticompetitive conduct and mergers is still running under Finch.

Confirmation proceedings for Makan Delrahim, the White House’s pick to lead the division, stalled over the summer.

Finch’s job as division chief is now over. The Senate voted to confirmed Delrahim Sept. 27. ...