Every once in a while, the goverment surprises you with their tenacity. This is one of those times. CNN Money reports that a three-judge federal appeals court panel overturned a lower court ruling from last year that approved the acquisition of Wild Oats by Whole Foods.

This appeals court 2-1 ruling sends the merger case back to the lower court for another round of consideration.

For more on this developing situation, go to Court reverse Whole Foods ruling on CNNmoney.com.

-Patrick