The past two weeks have been quite busy in the world of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (15 U.S.C. § 18a) (HSR). First, on January 7, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a record $5.6...more
On Friday, July 9, 2021, President Biden issued a sweeping Executive Order that could have far-reaching implications for businesses across a broad spectrum of industries. The Executive Order takes a government-wide approach...more
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The antitrust outlook in the United States is marked by uncertainty. This article identifies some issues to watch.
Some Recent Surprises -
Historically, U.S. antitrust enforcement has been marked more by continuity...more