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Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP

The Fate of the “Last Gasp” of the Biden FTC: Will Its Legacy Survive the Trump Administration?

In the days leading up to President Trump’s inauguration, the Biden FTC rushed to initiate major lawsuits and to tie a bow on various antitrust policy efforts. In a series of dissenting statements, the minority Republican...more

Stevens & Lee

FTC Settlement Proposes Consent Order to Monitor Private Equity Firm Welsh Carson’s Acquisitions Plans

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We previously reported on the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit against U.S. Anesthesia Partners (USAP) and the private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (Welsh Carson). In the lawsuit, the FTC alleges that...more

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“Roll Up” or Roll On Out: Court Dismisses FTC Lawsuit Against Private Equity Firm Welsh Carson Under Section 13(b)

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In a decision with significant implications for private equity firms and minority investors, on May 13, 2024, the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas dismissed the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) suit...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Court Dismisses “Roll-Up” Lawsuit against Private Equity Firm in Blow to FTC

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On May 13, a federal district court in Texas dismissed private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (Welsh Carson) from an antitrust lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The lawsuit, which was...more

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Private Equity: Do You Have Seats on Boards of Companies in the Same Industry?

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​​​​​​​Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sent letters to multiple public companies, investors and individuals advising of concerns of “interlocking directorates” and stating that it may bring lawsuits for...more

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