The Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (together the Agencies) launched a cross-government agency request for information...more
2/13/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Antitrust Division ,
Competition ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Health Insurance ,
Healthcare ,
Hospitals ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity
In connection with certain mergers and acquisitions, the FTC and the Antitrust Division of the US Department of Justice review information provided by parties about proposed transactions reportable under the Hart-Scott-Rodino...more
Through its recent decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, No. 22-451 (S. Ct. June 28, 2024), the US Supreme Court overturned the landmark decision in Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.,...more
7/18/2024
/ Administrative Procedure Act ,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
Chevron Deference ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Federal Bans ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Government Agencies ,
Healthcare ,
Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo ,
SCOTUS ,
Statutory Interpretation
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a sweeping ban on non-compete agreements by employers on April 23, 2024, in a 3-2 vote. The final rule provides that it is “an unfair method of competition” and thus a violation of...more