During the first half of the 20th century, many name changes and mergers took place.
If the merger took capacity out of the market, it would help, he said.
The merger took the firm's total numbers to 200+ people.
The merger will take effect effective the start of the 2013-14 school year.
The merger of the two societies took place on 1 June 2010.
The merger took place with an $800 million exchange in stock.
During 1997, when the merger took place, the total rose to $9 million.
If approved, the merger would take about six months to complete.
Every merger takes a client away from a law firm.
"However, no such merger should take place if it is not consistent with the public interest."