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Pricing Under Pressure: Prepare for Enhanced Antitrust Scrutiny amid Tariff Uncertainty

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In an era of increased tariff pressures, U.S. antitrust enforcers have signaled that they remain vigilant for attempts by businesses to exploit the situation through anticompetitive conduct, especially in sectors already...more

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Practical Measures to Streamline HSR Filings Under the Revised Premerger Notification Form and Associated Rules

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On October 10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published new and expansive regulations for filing notifications under the Hart Scott Rodino (“HSR”) Act. Among other things, HSR notifications now require the...more

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Emerging Threat: Task-Based Employment Scams Target Businesses and Their Employees

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A new wave of sophisticated gamified job scams, often called task scams, is targeting both companies and job seekers, according to recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data. These scams trick people into performing simple,...more

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How Companies Can Prepare for the New HSR Filing Requirements

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As the February 10, 2025, implementation deadline for the new Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filing forms and instructions rapidly approaches, companies that are considering acquisitions or mergers, whether as a buyer or seller,...more

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Impacts of HSR Premerger Notification Rule Changes

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Summary: The Federal Trade Commission finalized changes to the premerger notification form and rules that implement the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act. We examine how these changes impact the time and expense of premerger...more

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP

Takeaways from the FTC’s Victory in the Tapestry/Capri “Accessible Luxury Handbags” Merger Challenge

Many observers viewed the FTC’s case challenging the Tapestry/Capri merger based on a relevant product market of “accessible luxury handbags” with skepticism. The market definition seemed (and still seems) gerrymandered to...more

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Compare and Contrast: Key Differences Between the FTC’s Proposed Rule and Final Rule Amending Premerger Notification Requirements

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This white paper details the significant differences between the Federal Trade Commission’s Proposed Rule and recently issued Final Rule with respect to various premerger reporting requirements under the Hart-Scott-Rodino...more

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Countdown to 2025: New HSR Premerger Disclosure Rules

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or the “Commission”) has announced a final rule (the “Final Rule”) significantly expanding the premerger notification and reporting requirements under the Hart‑Scott‑Rodino Antitrust...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Understanding Adverse Action: A Guide For HR Professionals

You’ve gone through the hiring process, sent out an offer letter, and all that remains is the background check. But what happens when the results raise a red flag? You may decide to rescind the offer, but it’s not as simple...more

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This Week in eDiscovery: Clawback Procedures and Search Terms Versus TAR

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Every week, the Array team reviews the latest news and analysis about the evolving field of eDiscovery to bring you the topics and trends you need to know. This week’s post covers the period of August 26-September 1. Here’s...more

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3 Takeaways from Amazon and Google: Preservation Challenges in Antitrust Cases in the Age of Ephemeral Messaging

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In the fast-paced world of digital communication, the legal landscape is constantly evolving. Recent cases involving tech giants Google and Amazon have brought to light critical issues surrounding data spoliation and...more

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FTC Authorizes Use of Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) for AI-related Products and Services

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On November 21, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it has approved an omnibus resolution authorizing the use of compulsory process in non-public investigations involving products and services that use or claim...more

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[Event] 2023 Labor & Employment Conference - October 4th, Chicago, IL

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This program is designed to ensure that you and your business stay prepared and in compliance with new developments in federal and Illinois labor and employment laws. You'll gain invaluable insights on a range of topics...more

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FTC Large Enterprise Crackdown Highlights Need for Litigation Preparedness

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Last year, the FTC announced they were going to “crackdown on harmful commercial surveillance and lax data security,” and have been pursuing a number of lawsuits as a result. Many of these are bold in their approach, which...more

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Transatlantic Legal-Regulatory Update: Live from the Heart of Silicon Valley

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US and EU Life Sciences Law firms Fieldfisher & Gardner Law recently held a CLE event in Silicon Valley covering Healthcare Compliance, Data Privacy and Regulatory hot topics for MedTech and Pharma companies. Discussion...more

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DOJ Update Underscores Risks when Responding to Antitrust CIDs

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The Antitrust Division (Division) of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced an update to its Civil Investigative Demand (CID) forms and its investigative deposition process on September 10. When conducting civil...more

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Senate hearing on debt industry focuses on documentation and medical debts

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Collection documentation and medical debts proved to be the focus of much of yesterday’s Senate Banking Committee hearing on the debt industry. The witnesses were Corey Stone, CFPB Assistant Director, Office of Deposits,...more

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Lost in translation? Ensuring appropriate documentation in the pre-litigation debt collection process

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At yesterday’s joint FTC-CFPB roundtable on the debt collection industry, industry representatives advocated for a uniform, national standard for the documentation to be provided to debtors in the pre-litigation phase of the...more

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Debt collection litigation: More documents or more face-to-face?

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Industry representatives and consumer advocates collectively lamented the high non-appearance rate of debtors in court in debt collection cases at yesterday’s joint FTC-CFPB roundtable on the debt collection industry....more

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