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Stevens & Lee

Intent Required Under the Anti-Kickback Statute: Supreme Court Lets Stand Second Circuit’s Decision in the McKesson Case

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On Oct. 7, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition for review and let stand a widely watched Second Circuit Court of Appeals decision in which the court ruled that the term “willfully” as used in the Anti-Kickback Statute...more

Troutman Pepper

Pennsylvania AG Sues Robotics Toy Company for Alleged Failure to Fulfill Prepaid Orders

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In September, Pennsylvania Attorney General (AG) Michelle Henry filed a lawsuit against Pittsburgh-based Digital Dream Labs, Inc., and its CEO, Harold Jacob Hanchar, individually and in his capacity as CEO. In the lawsuit,...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Finalized Hart-Scott-Rodino Rules Released

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Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission voted 5–0 to adopt new rules under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) Antitrust Improvements Act, as amended. While these new rules are scaled-back versions of the rules originally proposed...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Heart of Healthcare Podcast: FTC Chair Lina Khan on Healthcare, Antitrust, and the Future of Competition

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In a recent episode of the Heart of Healthcare podcast, co-hosts Michael T. Esquivel and Halle Tecco, sat down with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan, who offered her perspective on the intersection of antitrust...more

Bailey & Glasser, LLP

Kentucky’s SB 257 Ruled Unconstitutional in Interstate Commerce Victory

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In the latest update in the years-long fight on behalf of Foresight Coal Sales, Bailey Glasser has secured another win for interstate commerce and constitutional law. On September 24, 2024, the district court granted...more

Dechert LLP

FTC Announces Final Changes to Hart-Scott-Rodino Reporting

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On October 10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published the final version of changes affecting Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) reporting requirements, which were the subject of a previous Notice of Proposed Rulemaking....more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Supreme Court Declines to Revisit Limitations on Anti-Kickback Statute: What This Means for Enforcement of Corruption, Kickbacks...

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On October 7, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case concerning the “willfulness” element of the Anti-Kickback Statute (the “AKS”). This decision leaves intact a recent Second Circuit holding, which established...more

Cozen O'Connor

Multistate Coalition Settles False Claims Allegations with Precision Diagnostics

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A multistate coalition of 44 AGs and the U.S. Department of Justice settled with Precision Toxicology, LLC d/b/a Precision Diagnostics, Inc. (Precision) to resolve allegations that it made false claims to multiple federal...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

A New Era for Merger Filings: Final HSR Rule Imposes More Burden (But Far Less than Previously Proposed Rule)

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On October 10, the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice issued the Final Rule amending the Premerger Notification Rules and propounding new Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) filing forms...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Regulatory Ramblings: Episode 55 – A Former Singapore Regulator Reflects on the World of Virtual Assets with Angela Ang

In this episode of Regulatory Ramblings, Angela Ang, senior policy advisor at TRM Labs, is a former regulator and blockchain intelligence company. She has spent over a decade at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS),...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

FTC Passes Overhaul of HSR Filing Regime

On October 10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it unanimously approved a much-anticipated final rulemaking that will radically change the form and substance of Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings. The new...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day: Reinforce Whistleblower Policies Through Training and Comms

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance and AI: Navigating Compliance with AI – Sage Franch and Scott McCleskey on RuleBook AI

What is the role of Artificial Intelligence in compliance? What about Machine Learning? Are you using ChatGPT? These questions are but three of the many questions we will explore in this cutting-edge podcast series,...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance and AI: Navigating Compliance with AI – Sage Franch and Scott McCleskey on RuleBook AI

What is the role of Artificial Intelligence in compliance? What about Machine Learning? Are you using ChatGPT? These questions are but three of the many questions we will explore in this cutting-edge podcast series,...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: October 11, 2024 – The Breaking Up May Be Hard to Do Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All...more

Jones Day

Employer Prevails in First Test of California's Newest Noncompete Law

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In the first known case to challenge California's legislative attempt to void noncompete agreements even for employees who do not live or work in California, the First Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the application of...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Pennsylvania Plaintiff That Failed in Effort To Block FTC Noncompete Ban Drops Lawsuit

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Last week, employers who use noncompetes got more good news with respect to the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed noncompete ban....more

White & Case LLP

UEFA’s new Authorization Rules for International Club Competitions – a response to the CJEU’s ruling in the Super League case

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In June 2024, UEFA adopted its Authorisation Rules governing international football and futsal club competitions, thus responding to the European Court's ruling in the Super League case. The Authorisation Rules lay down...more

Epiq

Webinar Takeaways: Managing Antitrust Risk When Using Artificial Intelligence — a US Perspective | Epiq

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help corporations create operational efficiencies, enhance customer experiences, optimize business strategies, significantly reduce costs, and increase profitability. However, using AI tools...more

BCLP

Commission's First Decision Under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation Authorising a Concentration Subject to Conditions

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On 24 September 2024, the European Commission adopted its first decision under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (“FSR”)....more

BakerHostetler

NAD Conference Recap: Who’s Your Sponsor?

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The topic of material disclosures was a running theme at this year’s NAD Conference. Following the one-year anniversary of the FTC’s updates to the Endorsement Guides (Guides), NAD staff shared how they were applying and...more

Epstein Becker & Green

FTC Withdraws from Interagency Memorandum of Understanding

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its withdrawal from a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the National Labor Relations Board that called for...more

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP

Presidents and Precedents May Direct Khan’s Future Course

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan's term as a member of the commission technically expires on Sept. 25. This does not mean she has to pack her bags. Instead, several scenarios could unfold. It is conceivable that...more

Carey Olsen

A guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation 2024: British Virgin Islands (GLI chapter)

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Chris Duncan and Katrina Lindsay have authored the British Virgin Islands (BVI) chapter of Global Legal Insight's sixth edition guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation. The chapter covers the BVI legal requirements...more

WilmerHale

FTC Finalizes Rule Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials & Touts New Rule at Open Commission Meeting

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The Federal Trade Commission (the FTC or the Commission) voted on August 14 to approve its Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (Final Rule). The Final Rule, which will be effective on October...more

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