On September 10, the newly-formed White House Competition Council (the “Council” or “Competition Council”) held its inaugural meeting, bringing together eight cabinet members and the leaders of seven independent agencies, to...more
9/30/2021
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Biden Administration ,
Competition ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Drug Pricing ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
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Monopolization ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Unfair Competition
Corporate acquirers accustomed to government inertia in antitrust reform are navigating a sea change in Washington, according to Craig Seebald, a Washington, D.C.-based Partner and leader in the global Antitrust Group at...more
9/8/2021
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Anti-Competitive ,
Anticompetitive Behavior ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Biden Administration ,
Competition ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Drug Pricing ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Internet ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Monopolization ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Presidential Appointments ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Rulemaking Process
As the Biden Administration gains its footing and key positions begin to be filled in the government, there promises to be a significant uptick in enforcement, especially in the areas of antitrust and white collar crime. In...more