During antitrust review between M&A signing and closing, HSR rules restrict an acquiror from beginning to control the target's business....more
1/27/2025
/ Acquisition Agreements ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Antitrust Violations ,
Competition ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fines ,
Gun-Jumping ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Merger Agreements ,
Oil & Gas
The Situation: Overruling its precedent, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit held that the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") may not seek restitution under FTC Act Section 13(b) because the statute,...more
10/25/2019
/ Antitrust Violations ,
Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Competition ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Equitable Relief ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
FTCA Section 13(b) ,
Injunctions ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Permanent Injunctions ,
Restitution ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices