Complaint alleges 18 companies conspired to depress pay.

The bill was supposed to go into effect next week.

The beef processor has been in a yearlong legal battle over plans to increase the size of its herd.

The trade association advocated for changes in several federal systems used to check employees.

A judge dismissed an anti-trust lawsuit against the companies, but left open the possibility of future complaints.

Koch Foods said it was cooperating with federal officials.

The casual dining chain emerged from a previous bankruptcy in 2011.

This is the third time this lawsuit has been dismissed by the courts.

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