On Feb. 10, the White House announced a new executive order (“EO”) entitled “Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security.” This EO essentially directs the U.S....more
In a highly anticipated move, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) along with eight states filed a complaint against RealPage, Inc. for antitrust claims arising from its pricing software. The DOJ claims that RealPage has...more
In recent weeks, there have been several transformative developments that not only will profoundly impact antitrust and competition law but also shape the ability of so-called “Big Tech” to continue to dominate their...more
What the FTC’s investigation of McKinsey means for consultants tasked to compare wages or pricing -
On July 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it has issued inquiries to McKinsey & Co. and seven...more
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Colorado attorney general have filed separate lawsuits challenging the proposed acquisition by The Kroger Company (“Kroger”) of Albertsons Companies, Inc. (“Albertsons”). Two...more
3/6/2024
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Colorado ,
Competition ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Grocery Stores ,
Kroger ,
Merger Controls ,
Mergers ,
No-Poaching ,
State Attorneys General
Last week, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) proposed 13 new federal guidelines for mergers and acquisitions—the first comprehensive update to the guidelines in over a decade and the...more