The Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) last week announced the formation of a new task force to guide its enforcement strategy and policy approach to health care, with an apparent focus on industry...more
The United States antitrust agencies continue to increase the pressure on private equity firms. The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has amplified its position that rollups will get much harder looks, even if they are below...more
Twice in the past month, the Federal Trade Commission unanimously announced consent decrees that allow recent private equity-sponsored deals to close with some divestitures but also impose prior notice requirements for future...more