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Republican AGs Urge DEA to Crush “Designer Xanax”

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A group of 21 Republican AGs sent a letter to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration requesting emergency action to schedule bromazolam under the Controlled Substances Act....more

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Previewing the second MAHA report

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McDermott+ is pleased to bring you Regs & Eggs, a weekly Regulatory Affairs blog by Jeffrey Davis. August 21, 2025 – Within the next few weeks, the Trump administration is expected to issue the second Make America Healthy...more

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Burger King Corp.’s Motion to Dismiss Denied in Deceptive Advertising Class Action Lawsuit

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In Walter Coleman, et al. v. Burger King Corp., No. 22-20925 (S.D. Fla.), a putative class of consumers from thirteen states alleges that Burger King’s advertising for items such as the Whopper materially exaggerates portion...more

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FTC Issues GLBA Safeguard Rule FAQs: What Motor Vehicle Dealers Need to Know

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The FTC has issued FAQs for Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Safeguards Rule compliance by Motor Vehicle Dealers. Here is what you need to know: Step 1: Are you a financial institution? • You are if you either finance (or...more

Morgan Lewis

The Impact of Noncompete Laws on Private Equity Transactions and Talent Strategies

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Noncompete agreements, a type of restrictive covenant, have long been used to protect proprietary assets such as goodwill, customer relationships, employee relationships, trade secrets, and other confidential information. In...more

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FTC Consumer Protection and Privacy Enforcement Series: The Fair Credit Reporting Act—Who Is Covered and How to Comply

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For the latest installment of our series of practical insights on emerging Federal Trade Commission (FTC) consumer protection and data privacy priorities, we discuss coverage and requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Robinson-Patman Act Case Roundup: Regulatory Uncertainty and Private Litigation Trends

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending mixed messages about how aggressively it intends to enforce the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA). During the Biden administration, the agency filed its first two RPA complaints in over...more

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Big Tech Looks to AI Startups to Secure Talent

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Acquihires have been a part of Silicon Valley for quite some time now. Larger tech companies come in and acquire startups mainly for their talent, as opposed to their products or technology. However, starting with ex-FTC...more

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A Taste for Claims: Conducting Sensory Claim Substantiation Surveys

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This article provides an overview of sensory claim substantiation: the types of sensory claims, how to identify the right sensory claim for your product, research design methods, best practices for each type of claim, and how...more

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Match Group’s $14 Million Lesson: Even Without “Click-to-Cancel,” Subscription Companies Can’t Play Hard to Get

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Last week, Match Group Inc., the powerhouse behind Match.com, OkCupid, Plenty of Fish and The League, agreed to shell out $14 million and revamp its cancellation policies, ending a nearly six-year showdown with the Federal...more

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Adapting to and Getting Ahead of Changes in Antitrust and Other Regulatory Demands in 2025 and Beyond

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Seismic shifts in the legal and regulatory landscape are underway, driven by evolving federal policy, shifting state priorities, and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. These...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

DOJ Secures a $1.1 Million Fine From Amedisys for Deficient Second Request Compliance

On August 7, 2025, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) — together with co-plaintiff attorneys general of Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey and New York (Plaintiff States) — filed a proposed settlement...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

The FTC Challenges Edwards Lifesciences’ $945M Acquisition of JenaValve

On August 6, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed a motion for preliminary injunction to block Edwards Lifesciences Corporation’s (“Edwards”) $945 million proposed acquisition of JenaValve Technology, Inc....more

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HSR Filings Rise in July 2025 as Compliance and Cybersecurity Move to the Forefront of M&A

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Through July 2025, corporate M&A activity in the United States continues to reflect disciplined execution amid evolving economic signals. Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification filings reached 1,699 transactions for...more

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The FTC Goes All In on Head-To-Head Competition for Pipeline Medical Devices Merger Challenge

On August 6, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) challenged Edwards Lifesciences Corp.'s proposed $945 million acquisition of JenaValve Technology, Inc. The deal would combine the two leading companies competing to develop...more

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President Trump’s August 13, 2025, Executive Order Rescinds President Biden’s Executive Order on Non-Competes, Turning the Clock...

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On August 13, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order revoking former President Biden’s July 9, 2021 Executive Order 14036 “Promoting Competition in the American Economy” (the “Biden Order”)....more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

FTC Closes Antitrust Investigation Into Pact Between Truck OEMs and California Regulators

On August 12, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it had closed its investigation into possible antitrust violations by four truck manufacturers and their trade association by entering into the Clean Truck...more

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Post-Mortem on the FTC’s Blocked Non-Compete Rule

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In August 2024, a Texas federal court struck down a broad Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that would have banned the vast majority of employee non-competition agreements. ...more

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President Trump revokes Executive Order on competition, rejects Biden administration’s “whole-of-government” approach to antitrust...

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On August 13, 2025 the White House announced that President Trump revoked President Biden's July 2021 Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy (the “Executive Order”). The Biden Executive Order had...more

The Volkov Law Group

Episode 382 — AI Legal Compliance and Governance

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Given the real and significant potential benefits of AI, companies have to be careful in the rush to implement AI technology. Starting with a clear use case, companies have to weigh the potential benefits of AI technology and...more

Cozen O'Connor

The State AG Report – 08.14.2025

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • FTC and Match Strike $14M Deal over Alleged Deceptive...more

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The Trump Administration Dismantles California's "Clean Truck Partnership" Through the Use of Antitrust Law

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On August 12, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it had “closed its investigation into whether several truck and engine manufacturers and their trade association violated the antitrust laws by entering the...more

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Does Trump’s AI Action Plan Handcuff the FTC and Antitrust Enforcement? — AI: The Washington Report

With its existing authority, the Federal Trade Commission was considered a likely situs for federal regulatory and antitrust enforcement vis-à-vis AI. However, instead President Trump’s AI Action Plan directs the FTC to...more

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IRS Section 457(f) Plans: An Update Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

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Section 457(f) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code provides a framework for nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements commonly offered by tax-exempt and governmental employers. These plans are frequently used to recruit...more

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Federal Trade Commission Finalizes Order With Web Hosting Company Over Data Security Failures

On May 21, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a consent order with GoDaddy to settle allegations that the web hosting company misled customers and failed to implement basic data security protections. Although...more

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