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Trump Antitrust Enforcers Stay the Course on Efficiencies

The Department of Justice, Antitrust Division (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (together the “Agencies”) submitted a note about efficiencies in merger control in connection with a June 17, 2025 Organisation for...more

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The future of competition law in Australia - the Competition Taskforce takes shape

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The Competition Review announced by the Australian Government on 23 August 2023 is well underway. A Competition Taskforce has been established, with the scope of the Review broad - extending beyond the current competition...more

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All or Nothing – FTC Intends to Hold Sellers Accountable for Cherry Picking and Manipulating Consumer Reviews

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The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) comment period for a rulemaking to promulgate a trade regulation titled “Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials” concluded on September 29. This proposed regulation is part...more

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Quarterly Cartel Catch-Up: Year-End Edition 2022

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In 2022, antitrust authorities around the world were pursuing more investigations, bringing new types of cases, and making policy changes to spark even more enforcement actions. In the United States, the Department of...more

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White House Weighs In On the Use of AI by Businesses

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On October 3, 2022, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy published its “Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights.” This adds to prior federal guidance released by the EEOC and DOJ regarding the use of AI in...more

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New Attribution Requirement Denies Foreign Tax Credits For Certain Withholding Taxes (And Other Taxes)

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On January 4, 2022, the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued final regulations (Final Regulations) that deny a foreign tax credit (FTC) for certain foreign withholding taxes...more

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Emerging Technologies Washington Update - February 2020 #4

This Week: FTC releases annual privacy and data security report; AI: White House endorses OECD efforts, Pentagon adopts new ethical principles; FAA hosts Drone Advisory Committee meeting, solicits new members....more

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Emerging Technologies Washington Update - December 2019 #3

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This Week: House Energy and Commerce circulates staff draft privacy legislation, Democratic bill would direct HHS to study Section 230 carveout, Canada to move ahead with digital services tax as U.S. proposes safe harbor,...more

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Emerging Technologies Washington Update - October 2019 #1

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This Week: Court affirms FCC’s broadband classification decision in net neutrality order, FTC hosts workshop to weigh potential COPPA updates, House Subcommittees to examine Section 230, OECD publishes digital tax proposals...more

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Emerging Technologies Washington Update - September 2019 #1

This Week: Senate committee holds field hearing on Wayfair decision and online sales tax; US, France agree on path forward for digital services taxes; White House outlines federal research and development budget priorities...more

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Emerging Technologies Washington Update - August 2019 #4

This Week: USTR holds hearing on French digital services tax; EU to consider new regulation governing online platforms; Sanders, Warren take on facial recognition technology in new criminal justice reform proposals....more

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Blockchains and Antitrust: New Technology, Same Old Risks?

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Blockchain technology, particularly private blockchains, can provide a technological curtain behind which business transactions occur. Still, any anticompetitive practices that stem from private blockchains are subject to...more

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Antitrust Division to International Community: “Imperative that Competition Agencies Work Together”

For several years, the Antitrust Division’s investigations have been increasingly global in scope. Acting Assistant Attorney General Andrew Finch made clear that trend will continue in remarks at a conference on...more

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Privacy Shield's Day After

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Every generation eventually reaches a point (some might call it “early middle age”) where its formative years become the focus of widespread nostalgia. As indicated by the success of the recent Star Wars sequel and numerous...more

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New International e-Commerce Guidelines

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On April 4, 2016, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) welcomed from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”) new guidelines for protecting e-commerce consumers. Founded by the United States more...more

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EU Continues to Focus on the Food Supply Chain

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The EU food supply chain continues to be the subject of significant political and regulatory focus. Players in the sector at any level should carefully monitor the evolving situation, since there are plenty of opportunities...more

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Federal Trade Commission to host mobile payment workshop

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Back in January, the FTC announced that it would hold a workshop to examine the use of mobile payments in the marketplace and the effects on consumers. As promised, the workshop has been scheduled for April 26th, with a link...more

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