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2024 HSR Thresholds Announced: $119.5 million

As required by the HSR Act, on January 22, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released its annual adjustments to the reporting thresholds and filing fees. The key number to remember is now $119.5 million. ...more

FTC Sues Private Equity Firm Welsh Carson and U.S. Anesthesia Partners Over Alleged Anesthesiology “Roll-Up Scheme” in Texas

Backing up its recent rhetoric, the FTC has filed suit against a private equity firm based on a “roll-up scheme” in the healthcare space. The FTC filed its complaint in federal district court in Texas, alleging that Welsh,...more

US Antitrust Agencies Release Revised Draft Merger Guidelines

On July 19, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) (each an Agency, and collectively, the Agencies) released a long-awaited draft version of revised Merger...more

FTC and DOJ Propose Major Changes to HSR Form and Disclosure

On June 27, 2023, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) Premerger...more

2023 HSR Thresholds Announced: $111.4 million

As required by the HSR Act, on January 23, 2023, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its annual adjustments to the reporting thresholds. The key number to remember is now $111.4 million. Note, this is an increase...more

New Appropriations Bill Reforms Antitrust Laws and Modifies HSR Fees

On December 29, President Biden signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (CAA-23) — a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package that includes notable changes to current antitrust laws and policies. This...more

DOJ and FTC Start Joint Effort To “Strengthen Enforcement Against Illegal Mergers”

AGENCIES APPEAR POISED TO TARGET TECH, LIFE SCIENCES AND PRIVATE EQUITY TRANSACTIONS - U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) Chair Lina Khan and the head of the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”), Antitrust Division,...more

2022 HSR Thresholds Announced: $101 Million

As required by the HSR Act, on January 21, 2022, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released its annual adjustments to the reporting thresholds. The key number to remember is now $101 million. Note, this is an increase...more

U.S. Supreme Court Significantly Restricts FTC Civil Enforcement Powers in AMG Capital Decision

The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a blow to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) in a recent decision that eliminated the agency’s ability to seek monetary remedies in enforcement actions in federal court. This new ruling has...more

2021 HSR Thresholds Announced: $92 Million

As required by the HSR Act, on February 1, 2021, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released its annual adjustments to the reporting thresholds. The key number to remember is now $92 million. Note, this is a decrease...more

Visa Abandons $5.3B Acquisition Of Fintech Company Plaid After DOJ’s Challenge - Upstart Competitors Should Be Aware Of “Killer...

Visa abandoned its $5.3 billion acquisition of Plaid Inc., a fintech company known for its data aggregation technology, but which was developing a potential rival to Visa’s online debit services. The parties abandoned the...more

Court Denies FTC’s Request To Block Hospital Merger, Citing Marketplace Realities

A federal court on Tuesday denied the FTC’s request to enjoin the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, two hospital systems in the Philadelphia area. After a six-day hearing that...more

Investment Firms Be on Alert: Antitrust Agencies Propose Changes that Would Increase HSR Filings

The Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (the “Agencies”) recently proposed two changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) rules that, if implemented, will materially impact private...more

Price Gouging: U.S. Enforcement Agencies Actively Monitoring for Violations

As consumers continue to seek essential goods to address the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. law enforcement agencies have made clear that they will be focused on identifying and challenging instances of price gouging. Indeed, last...more

U.S. Labor Markets: FTC and DOJ On High Alert For Employer Collusion

The U.S. Antitrust Agencies have issued a joint statement reminding companies that the current pandemic does not excuse collusive conduct and that the Agencies are on alert searching for potential violations....more

Coordination Among Property Owners: Antitrust Considerations During The Current COVID-19 Pandemic

Agreements amongst property owners or real estate companies that coordinate certain conduct can violate the antitrust laws, even during the pandemic....more

Competitor Collaborations in the U.S. During COVID-19

U.S. companies may see opportunities to increase collaborations amongst one another during the current pandemic, but should be aware that they are still subject to the antitrust laws. Fortunately, Tuesday, March 24th, the...more

HSR Filings in Light of COVID-19

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Friday, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (“DOJ,” and collectively the “Antitrust Agencies”) announced modified procedures...more

FTC Announces New Thresholds for 2020

As required by the HSR Act, on January 28, 2020, the FTC released its annual adjustments to the reporting thresholds. The key number to remember is now $94 million. Generally, transactions valued at $94 million or more must...more

Board Interlocks on Antitrust Enforcement Hot Seat: A Must-Read Guide for Board Members and Officers - March 2019

Enforcement activity by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) makes clear that enforcement of Section 8 of the Clayton Act, the prohibition against interlocks between competitors, is alive and...more

FTC’s New Technology Task Force Signals More Antitrust Scrutiny

On February 26, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Bureau of Competition announced the launch of a new “Technology Task Force.” The Task Force will monitor competition in U.S. tech markets, investigate any potential...more

FTC Announces New Thresholds For 2019

As required by the HSR Act, on February 15, 2019, the FTC released its annual adjustments to the reporting thresholds. The key number to remember is now $90 million. Generally, transactions valued at $90 million or more must...more

DOJ Stomping Out “No Hire” Agreements Among Competitors

The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) challenged an agreement between two of the largest rail equipment suppliers in the world that prohibited them from competing to hire each other’s employees, often...more

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