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Washington Becomes First State to Enact ‘Mini HSR’ Notification Requirement

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As of July 27, 2025, federal Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act filings will also need to be submitted to the Washington Attorney General (WA OAG) under Washington State’s Antitrust Premerger Notification Act (APNA) if the parties...more

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DOJ Sues Private Equity Firm KKR & Co. for Violations of HSR Act

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On January 14, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) sued private equity giant KKR & Co. (KKR) for numerous violations of antitrust law, alleging that KKR repeatedly violated its obligations to provide information on its...more

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Federal Consumer Protection Laws In Rental Property Management

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a groundbreaking settlement with Invitation Homes, a large single-family rental home owner/operator, on September 24. ...more

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FTC Publishes Proposed Amendments to COPPA Rule

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On December 20, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or “the Commission”) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (the “COPPA Rule” or the “Rule”)....more

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Recent FTC Enforcement Action Signifies Increased Scrutiny of Private Equity Acquisitions and Imposition of More Onerous...

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On June 13, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “the Commission”) announced a consent agreement resolving concerns with a private equity acquisition, incorporating novel prior notice and approval requirements...more

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FTC Reviews Fashion Nova - Review Suppression Leads to Double Trouble

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In April 2020, when we were all focused on finding masks and hand sanitizer, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a $9.3 million settlement with Fashion Nova. The agency alleged that the company violated the Mail...more

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Protecting The Privacy Of Children Online – Updates On COPPA

Protecting the privacy of our children is inherent to parenting. Parents guard against posting pictures of their children on social media or restrict the amount of time and the types of access they have on electronic devices....more

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Wrapping Your Privacy Practices Up with a Bow

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For many companies, the "hap-happiest season of all" coincides with the busiest season of all. Business owners and employees are racing to fill customer orders in time for the holidays, which also means an avalanche of new...more

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Third Penalty in Two Months Against a Minority Investor Again Signals Increased FTC Enforcement of the H-S-R Act

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For the third time in less than two months, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced an enforcement action against a minority investor who failed to comply with the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“H-S-R”) Act notification...more

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Mobile App Disclaimers Not Sufficient to Circumvent FCRA Requirements

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The Federal Trade Commission reached a settlement last week with a mobile app company, its data provider, and their CEO in its first Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) enforcement action involving mobile applications. The...more

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