Primary HSR filing threshold will be decreased to $92 million -
The Federal Trade Commission has announced revisions to HSR Act and Clayton Act Section 8 thresholds, which are indexed annually to account for inflation. As...more
2/4/2021
/ Acquisitions ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Filing Fees ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Mergers ,
Premerger Notifications ,
Section 8 ,
Size of Persons Test ,
Size of Transaction Test ,
The Clayton Act ,
Threshold Requirements
Megamergers that deprive the American consumer of competition are illegal. But the urge to merge is often so strong that antitrust risks rarely prevent behemoths from the attempt. Long before parties sign deals, issue press...more
10/12/2020
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Breach of Contract ,
Competition ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hell or High Water Clauses ,
Merger Agreements ,
Mergers ,
Permanent Injunctions ,
Risk Allocation
Price gouging enforcement and litigation is front and center for company counsel and business managers nationwide. Our weekly round up highlights some of the most relevant news and information to our clients and...more
Price gouging enforcement and litigation is front and center for company counsel and business managers nationwide. Our weekly round up highlights some of the most relevant news and information to our clients and...more
8/18/2020
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Antitrust Violations ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Goods or Services ,
Internet Retailers ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Price Gouging ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Retailers ,
State Attorneys General
Price gouging enforcement and litigation is front and center for company counsel and business managers nationwide. Our weekly round up highlights some of the most relevant news and information to our clients and...more
8/12/2020
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Antitrust Violations ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Defense Production Act ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Goods or Services ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Price Gouging ,
Price-Fixing ,
State of Emergency ,
Unfair Competition
While the majority of price gouging enforcement has occurred at the state level (see Proskauer on Price Gouging — A Coast-to-Coast Reference Guide), the federal government has also been active, and several federal price...more
In response to the current pandemic, antitrust enforcers at the Department of Justice have been issuing business review letters at record pace. One of these business review letters addressed an inquiry from the pork industry...more
6/2/2020
/ Antitrust Division ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Antitrust Violations ,
Business Review Letters ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Goods or Services ,
Price Gouging ,
State of Emergency ,
USDA
Price gouging enforcement and litigation is front and center for company counsel and business managers nationwide. Our weekly round-up highlights some of the most relevant news and information to our clients and friends....more
In the latest piece to come out of the FTC’s new focus on emerging technologies, the FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection issued new guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) and algorithms. The guidance follows up...more
In the latest piece to come out of the FTC’s new focus on emerging technologies, the FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection issued new guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) and algorithms. The guidance follows up...more
Even though states are leading the way on price gouging enforcement, recent action in Congress may lead to overlapping federal government enforcement. Recent Congressional letters, statements, and proposed bills show a...more
4/14/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Crisis Management ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Goods or Services ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Medical Equipment ,
Medical Supplies ,
Price Gouging ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Public Health ,
Retail Market ,
Retailers ,
State and Local Government ,
State Attorneys General ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices