Background Note: The Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act established the Premerger Notification Program, requiring certain mergers and acquisitions to be reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice...more
5/13/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Compliance ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Information Governance ,
Merger Reviews ,
Mergers ,
Premerger Notifications ,
Regulatory Requirements
April 2025 marked a period of measured recovery in Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) reportable transactions, following a notable decline in March. This rebound unfolded against a backdrop of significant regulatory change and the...more
The Legal Data Intelligence (LDI) initiative has reached a significant milestone as it marks its first year of operation. Since its May 2024 launch, it has demonstrated remarkable growth and evolution. What began as an...more
ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: The March 2025 Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings dropped to 89 transactions, marking the lowest monthly total since the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in April and May 2020. This...more
4/14/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Filing Fees ,
Filing Requirements ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Mergers ,
Premerger Notifications ,
Regulatory Reform
The federal premerger notification program administered under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act recorded just 89 transactions in March 2025, marking the lowest monthly filing total in nearly five years. This downturn is the...more
In a legal saga that drew the attention of Wall Street and Silicon Valley, a jury in Manhattan rendered a verdict convicting Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar on all charges of fraud and conspiracy in the $175 million...more
NEW YORK — In an industry traditionally bound by precedent and caution, the word “fluid” now best describes the rapidly changing legal landscape, according to ALM’s annual State of the Industry report presented at Legalweek...more
The economic landscape in December 2024 revealed a dynamic interplay between consumer spending, corporate strategy, and transactional activity, offering critical insights into the evolving M&A environment. Recent data from...more
1/24/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Information Governance ,
Interest Rates ,
Mergers ,
Premerger Notifications ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Risk Management
The eDiscovery industry in 2024 has proven to be another transformative year, with mergers, acquisitions, and investments driving significant shifts in the competitive and technological landscape. As the market matures,...more
1/14/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Investment ,
Legal Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity
As the global markets look towards 2025, a dynamic evolution is anticipated within the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Key strategic drivers such as regulatory adjustments, monetary policy normalizations, and...more
1/8/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Information Governance ,
Investment ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Technology Sector
The intersection of economic indicators and Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) transaction trends provides a detailed view of the evolving mergers and acquisitions (M&A) environment. These insights are essential for professionals...more
12/13/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Collection ,
Data Protection ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Document Review ,
e-Discovery ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Information Governance ,
Integration ,
Mergers ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Transparency
The intersection of economic indicators and HSR transaction trends offers essential insights for professionals navigating mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This report analyzes the most recent data on HSR filings, U.S. economic...more
11/15/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Bureau of Economic Analysis ,
Cross-Border ,
Cybersecurity ,
e-Discovery ,
Economic Growth ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Information Governance ,
Mergers ,
Premerger Notifications
The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape remains a key area of focus for business and legal professionals, reflecting the broader economic climate and regulatory trends. For eDiscovery specialists, understanding the ebb...more
ComplexDiscovery’s Editor’s Note: This article provides a detailed analysis of the July 2024 HSR transaction data and key economic indicators, emphasizing their impact on the eDiscovery sector. It explores the implications of...more
9/4/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Discovery ,
Discovery Costs ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Mergers ,
Popular ,
Risk Mitigation
The landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continues to evolve, influenced by economic shifts and regulatory frameworks. For eDiscovery professionals, staying abreast of these changes is essential for providing timely...more
The landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continues to evolve, influenced by economic shifts and regulatory frameworks. For eDiscovery professionals, staying abreast of these changes is essential for providing timely...more
The landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continues to evolve, influenced by economic shifts and regulatory frameworks. For eDiscovery professionals, staying abreast of these changes is essential for providing timely...more
As the proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel garners global attention, its implications extend far beyond mere corporate gains. This merger symbolizes a strengthening of the crucial U.S.-Japan...more
5/17/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Carbon Emissions ,
CFIUS ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Infrastructure ,
Investment ,
Japan ,
Mergers ,
Popular ,
Steel Industry ,
Sustainability ,
Technology Sector
In the first quarter of 2024, the U.S. economy demonstrated a moderated growth rate of 1.6 percent in real GDP, marking a slowdown from the 3.4 percent growth observed in the last quarter of 2023. Despite this deceleration,...more
5/10/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Collaboration ,
Compensation ,
Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Management ,
e-Discovery ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Investment ,
Market Volatility ,
Mergers ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Technology Sector
Editor’s Note: The Hart Scott Rodino Act (HSR Act), a pivotal federal law, mandates companies to notify the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) before finalizing mergers or acquisitions...more
3/26/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Annual Reports ,
Antitrust Division ,
Bureau of Economic Analysis ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Information Governance ,
Mergers ,
Profits
Editor’s Note: The Hart Scott Rodino Act (HSR Act), a pivotal federal law, mandates companies to notify the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) before finalizing mergers or acquisitions...more
2/12/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Due Diligence ,
e-Discovery ,
Energy Sector ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Healthcare ,
Information Governance ,
Mergers ,
Pre-Merger Filing Requirements ,
Premerger Notifications ,
Technology Sector
Editor’s Note: The Hart Scott Rodino Act (HSR Act), a pivotal federal law, mandates companies to notify the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) before finalizing mergers or acquisitions...more
1/17/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
e-Discovery ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Information Governance ,
Mergers ,
Pre-Merger Filing Requirements ,
Premerger Notifications ,
Private Equity ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Technology Sector ,
Threshold Requirements
Editor’s Note: The Hart Scott Rodino Act (HSR Act), a pivotal federal law, mandates companies to notify the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) before finalizing mergers or acquisitions...more
12/12/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
Antitrust Division ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
e-Discovery ,
Exports ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
GDP ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Healthcare ,
Information Governance ,
Investment ,
Mergers ,
Pre-Merger Filing Requirements ,
Premerger Notifications ,
Profits ,
Technology Sector ,
Threshold Requirements
Editor’s Note: The Hart Scott Rodino Act (HSR Act) is a federal law that requires companies planning to merge or acquire certain assets or voting securities to notify the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of...more
11/16/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
Annual Reports ,
Antitrust Division ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
e-Discovery ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Investment ,
Mergers ,
Popular ,
Premerger Notifications ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Threshold Requirements
Editor’s Note: The Hart Scott Rodino Act (HSR Act) is a federal law that requires companies planning to merge or acquire certain assets or voting securities to notify the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of...more