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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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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

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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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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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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

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DOJ Settles Challenge to UnitedHealth/Amedisys Merger: Three Key Takeaways for M&A Antitrust Under Trump

On August 7, the DOJ and four state attorneys general announced a settlement to resolve their challenge to the $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys, Inc. (“Amedisys”) by UnitedHealth Group Inc. (“UnitedHealth”), as well as...more

DLA Piper

Inside Competition: August 2025

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Welcome to Inside Competition, DLA Piper’s monthly bulletin designed to help companies identify key legal developments in US antitrust and competition law. In addition to reporting on antitrust litigation and enforcement...more

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Antitrust Issues in Renewable Energy - August 2025

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Participants in the renewable energy industry should be aware of antitrust and competition rules because renewable energy is no longer a nascent field. In 2025, the United States is projected to generate 25% of its...more

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Antitrust Regulators Provide Guidance About When Shareholder Engagement Might Become An Issue

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I’m not well-versed in antitrust law – nor do I want to be – but this recent FTC/DOJ Statement of Interest from the antitrust lawsuit filed by the State of Texas against BlackRock, State Street and Vanguard bears on...more

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Trump Sends Letters to Manufacturers Regarding Most-Favored-Nation Executive Order Requirements

In follow-up to the May 12th “Delivering Most Favored Nation Prescription Drug Pricing to American Patients” Executive Order, President Trump issued letters to seventeen manufacturers (Letters), reiterating the mandate for...more

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5 Questions with Joanna Tsai: Delivering Impactful Analysis in Mergers

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We interview Joanna Tsai, cohead of Cornerstone Research’s merger investigations practice, to gain her insights on delivering effective testimony in high-stakes cases, as well as the broader changes shaping competition...more

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Dismissed FTC Commissioner Granted Summary Judgment in Her Challenge to Her Removal Without Cause, but Enforcement of Judgment...

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A federal court in the District of Columbia has recently granted summary judgment to former FTC commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, who is challenging her removal from the FTC by President Trump. Slaughter v. Trump, 2025 WL...more

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With Executive Order, President Trump Aims To Reshape College Sports

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This alert was developed with significant assistance and input from Lo Davis, Executive Director of Cavalier Futures Marketing Inc. On July 24, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Saving College...more

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Federal Health Law Enforcement in 2025

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Much has been written about the healthcare policy changes implemented by the 2025 Trump administration. President Trump has issued numerous Executive Orders that establish new policies and rescind actions taken by previous...more

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FTC and DOJ Provide Critical Clarity on Passive Investment Rules Under Antitrust Law

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In a significant development for institutional investors, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have provided their first explicit statement confirming that engagement with companies on corporate...more

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CoreWeave’s $9 Billion Acquisition of Core Scientific

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AI-sector deal gives CoreWeave control over Core Scientific’s data centers, bolstering its support of compute-intensive workloads. CoreWeave, a cloud infrastructure provider focused on AI workloads, announced its acquisition...more

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Trump Executive Order Aligns with NCAA Policy Positions Post-House Settlement

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On July 24, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14322: Saving College Sports, which is largely focused on the state of NCAA Division I college sports and which aligns closely with positions taken by the NCAA. ...more

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Red State AGs' ESG Antitrust Complaint Against Asset Managers Survives Motion to Dismiss

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Last fall, a coalition of eleven Republication attorneys-general filed an antitrust complaint against three major asset managers, alleging that the asset managers' adherence to climate-friendly principles--which discourage...more

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Emerging Antitrust Implications for "Fact Checking” Content

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Key Takeaways - A recent statement of interest from the U.S. Department of Justice focuses on “fact checking” efforts as potential antitrust violations due to the potential to suppress competition within the “marketplace of...more

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Compliance Tip of the Day: M&A Domestic Issues

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned...more

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Juntos - Julho de 2025

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Bem-vindo ao Juntos, nosso boletim que explora o desenvolvimento do direito concorrencial nos EUA e na América Latina. Nesta edição, examinamos algumas das principais notícias do segundo trimestre de 2025....more

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Don’t Forget About Clayton Act Thresholds For Your Directors and Officers

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Recent enforcement actions and media coverage have increased scrutiny on director interlocks under the Clayton Act, which prohibits individuals serving at the same time as directors or officers of companies that compete....more

Stoel Rives - Global Privacy & Security Blog®

Mid-Summer Update on AI, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Developments

In the world of AI, a month is an eternity. In my last article, just over a month ago, I wrote about the much-discussed proposed 10-year moratorium on the enforcement of state AI laws. Ultimately, the Senate voted against it,...more

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