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Revised Hart-Scott-Rodino Thresholds for 2026

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The Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) recently announced revised statutory thresholds for the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the “Hart-Scott-Rodino Act” or “HSR”). These thresholds, which are revised...more

Alston & Bird

District Court Ruling May Force a Return to the Old HSR Forms

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A federal district court has struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) current Hart–Scott–Rodino (HSR) premerger notification form. Our Antitrust Team reviews the uncertainty the decision creates and what comes next if...more

Polsinelli

A Settlement, Not a Sigh of Relief: What the FTC’s Express Scripts Deal Signals for Enforcement Risk

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The FTC’s newly announced settlement with Express Scripts marks a pivotal moment in the government’s campaign against pharmacy benefit manager pricing practices—and it should be read as more than a single-company resolution....more

Hogan Lovells

Global Antitrust Enforcement Outlook 2026: The trends shaping the year ahead

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In recent years, global antitrust enforcement has undergone a profound transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements, expanding regulatory powers, and the increasing integration of competition policy with broader...more

Goodwin

Antitrust & Competition Healthcare Year in Review 2025

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Federal and state antitrust regulators continued their ongoing focus on healthcare issues in 2025. ...more

Morgan Lewis

Congressional Investigations – What to Expect in the 2026 Midterm Year

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As Congress heads deeper into the 2026 midterm cycle, congressional investigations are poised to remain expansive, fast-moving, and closely intertwined with regulatory enforcement, litigation risk, and political messaging....more

Hogan Lovells

Pharma and biotech innovation and competition in 2026: Five areas to watch

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FDA has undergone fundamental changes under the Trump administration. The agency is smaller, but is it smarter? Commissioner Makary has embraced AI and appears to be looking for new ways to abbreviate clinical development for...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Expect Increase in FTC Noncompete Enforcement Despite Withdrawal of Nationwide Ban

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Noncompete agreements remain in the Federal Trade Commission’s crosshairs. Although the FTC abandoned its pursuit of a nationwide ban, targeted enforcement is here, and the healthcare industry specifically has been placed on...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

A Sea Change in California Antitrust Law? CLRC Single-Firm Proposal Raises the Stakes for Algorithmic Pricing

On January 20, 2026, California Law Revision Commission (CLRC) staff circulated a draft final recommendation addressing single-firm conduct. The proposal recommends amending the Cartwright Act, California’s antitrust statute,...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Great Women in Compliance: The New Architecture of Legal and Compliance with AI

In this episode of Great Women in Compliance, Dr. Hemma R. Lomax speaks with Sam Flynn, co-founder of Josef, about the transformation of legal and compliance functions through technology. They discuss the importance of...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Rapport et étude de marché : Le Bureau continue de porter son attention sur le secteur des services financiers

Deux développements récents démontrent que le Bureau de la concurrence du Canada (le « Bureau ») continue d’accorder une attention particulière au secteur des services financiers....more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Department of War increasing M&A oversight with affirmative HSR filing obligation

Per the DoW M&A Division’s published policy, the DoW’s role is to collaborate with the DOJ and FTC to assess the impact of HSR-reportable mergers and acquisitions on national security and on the DoW’s industrial,...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

AI Today in 5: February 18, 2026, The AI for Rural Healthcare Edition

Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest addition to the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, Tom Fox will bring you 5 stories about AI to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the AI Today In...more

BakerHostetler

Growing Up Fast: How the FTC Wants Age Verification To Mature in 2026

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted its Age Verification Workshop Jan. 28 and was focused on the intersection of age verification technologies and Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) compliance, reflecting...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

US Rescinds 25% Additional Duties on Indian-Origin Imports

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On February 6, 2026, the president issued Executive Order 14384 (the Order), rescinding the additional 25% ad valorem duties imposed on imports of Indian-origin goods under Executive Order 14329. This modification applies to...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

California Joins Colorado and Washington in Passing “Mini HSR” Law

On February 10, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 25 (SB 25) into law, launching California’s version of the Uniform Antitrust Premerger Notification Act (UAPNA). The new law establishes an obligation...more

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

Federal Court Strikes Down New HSR Rules

On Feb. 12, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated the Federal Trade Commission’s October 2024 overhaul of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification process. Unless the FTC seeks and...more

White & Case LLP

Summary of FERC Meeting Agenda for February 2026

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Summaries of the agenda items for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's monthly open meeting to be held on February 19, 2026, pursuant to the sunshine notice released on February 12, 2026....more

Whiteford

Amid the FTC’s Normal Annual HSR Act Updating, Federal Court Throws Out Biden Administration’s Enhanced HSR Reporting Reforms

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The Federal Trade Commission, the agency that administers the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (“HSR Act”), has announced the annual adjustments to its coverage thresholds, filing fees and other...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

California Enacts Uniform Antitrust Pre-Merger Notification Act

State antitrust enforcers have taken a more active role in recent years. As tracked in our updated Healthcare Merger Matrix, the number of states implementing or considering expanding antitrust laws targeting proposed...more

Vedder

President Trump Issues Executive Order Regarding Proxy Advisors

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On December 11, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order with the stated purpose of increasing oversight and public confidence in the proxy advisor industry. The order cites as its focus proxy advisers’ alleged...more

Morgan Lewis

DOJ Pays First Whistleblower Award Under Antitrust Whistleblower Rewards Program

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The US Department of Justice Antitrust Division and United States Postal Service recently announced their award of $1 million to a whistleblower for providing information leading to the $3.28 million criminal antitrust fine...more

ArentFox Schiff

Key Hospitality Trends and Challenges for 2026

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The ArentFox Schiff Hospitality team reviews 10 of the most pressing legal issues for hospitality companies for 2026....more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance into the Weeds: Truth Stranger the Fiction: Binance, Iran, Crypto and Compliance

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore it more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Podcast - FTC Consumer Review Rule Warning Letters Target a Digital Marketplace Cornerstone

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Online reviews are critical to developing consumer trust, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has signaled it's ready to track down anyone trying to manipulate them. Consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta breaks down...more

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