The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) sent a firm message—unlawful coordination of merging businesses prior to the closing under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements (“HSR”) Act will be aggressively enforced. On...more
On June 27, 2023 the Federal Trade Commission, with the concurrence of the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, (together, the “Agencies”) announced proposed amendments to the premerger notification rules that...more
7/3/2023
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Proposed Amendments
In light of the developing COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Trade Commission’s Premerger Notification Office ( “PNO”) has announced temporary changes for submitting premerger filings under the Hart-Scott Rodino (“HSR”)...more