The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed amending its regulations used to determine whether a person is designated as a domestic or foreign entity under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (HSR Act) to...more
Beginning on April 3, 2019, transactions valued at more than $90 million may require submission of a Premerger Notification and Report Form to the U.S. antitrust agencies under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act...more
Beginning on February 28, 2018, transactions valued at more than $84.4 million may require filing with the antitrust agencies of a Premerger Notification and Report under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of...more
In August 2015, a federal court held in an apparent case of first impression that the Shipping Act of 1984 (the “Shipping Act”), preempts state law claims as well as federal antitrust claims. Direct and indirect purchasers of...more
From corner taco stands to corner offices, the discounted product bundle is ubiquitous. McDonald’s offers Extra Value Meals. Microsoft offers Office. Morgan Stanley offers Prime Brokerage. Like countless companies, these...more