[Shooter 2.5]

"we can't afford to have coerced companies saddling us with even more infringements."

That coerced company doesn't exist anymore. It's under new management that by contract can't get out from this agreement.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

If they bought the assets of the company they can do anything they want...including getting out of any agreements to buy parts, pay wages, use the name or otherwise. A Justice Dept. agreement with the previous owner wouldn't necessarily be binding on the new owners. I think Safe T Hammer is talking out of both sides of their mouth.