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FTC Imposes Record Fine on Texas Energy Companies for HSR "Gun Jumping"

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During antitrust review between M&A signing and closing, HSR rules restrict an acquiror from beginning to control the target's business....more

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FTC Secures Record Gun-Jumping Settlement in Energy Transaction

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division (DOJ) announced a record-setting $5.6 million gun-jumping fine related to Verdun Oil Company II LLC’s acquisition of EP Energy LLC. Although...more

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FTC Issues Fines Totaling Nearly $2 Million For Failures To File HSR Notifications

The Federal Trade Commission is closing out the year with vigorous enforcement of the Hart Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (“HSR Act”) by imposing fines totaling nearly $2 million. On December 22, 2021, the...more

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HSR Act Violations Continue Trend of Heightened Enforcement, Increased Fines in 2016

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The past year was a challenging one for investors purchasing voting securities in public corporations with respect to compliance with the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act....more

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