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Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

FTC Appeals Recent Losses in Non-Compete Rule Litigation, and Another Litigant Drops Its Challenge

We reported last month that the district court in the northern district of Texas had “set aside” the Federal Trade Commission’s recently finalized rule prohibiting employers from entering into, and enforcing, non-compete...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Antitrust M&A Snapshot - Q3 2024

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The US antitrust regulators continued to aggressively challenge transactions and associated Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) violations during the third quarter of 2024. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) litigated two merger...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Deadline Approaches: FinCEN’s Rules for Beneficial Ownership Reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act

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The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) requires a range of entities, primarily smaller, otherwise unregulated companies, to file a report with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Founder Series: Managing Investment Control Risk in the UK

Orrick's Founder Series offers monthly top tips for UK startups on key considerations at each stage of their lifecycle, from incorporating a company through to possible exit strategies. The Series is written by members of our...more

Woodruff Sawyer

Will New HSR Rules Lead to Costlier RWI Interim Breach Coverage?

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In the context of representations & warranties insurance (RWI), this change means that the interim period between a deal’s sign and close will likely also grow longer, requiring deal parties to negotiate for a longer interim...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Changing Landscape: Increasing Scrutiny and Regulation of Health Care Transactions Despite the California AB 3129 Veto

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California Assembly Bill 3129 (“AB 3129”) would have targeted private equity and hedge fund investment in health care entities specifically. It would have required private equity and hedge fund groups to provide 90 days...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Quarterly Cartel Catch-Up: Summer Surge Foreshadows Enforcement Intrigue

Despite the summer doldrums, cartel enforcers around the world had several notable enforcement actions and, perhaps more importantly, signaled a busy fall and winter. In the United States, the Department of Justice’s...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Recent Developments Affecting Non-Competes and Employee Mobility

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Employers take note: a series of recent developments could impact the way that companies across the country handle non-competition restrictions and retention rules. First, recent developments in the legal challenges to the...more

MoginRubin LLP

Companies Tend to Abandon or Restructure Deals Rather Than Fight the Feds, Agencies Report

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Government credits HSR pre-merger notification program with halting anticompetitive deals. Companies planning mergers and acquisitions tend to avoid challenging the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice’s...more

Fisher Phillips

October’s Spookiest Restrictive Covenant Developments: An Employer’s 5-Ingredient Witches’ Brew to Ward Off Harm

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“Magic words,” “TRAPs,” and the federal non-compete ban rising from the dead? October had several spooky developments in restrictive covenant law, but no need to be frightened! We’ve got you covered with updates, insights,...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

2 Gurus Talk Compliance: Episode 40 — The Celebration of Corporate Compliance Week Edition

What happens when two top compliance commentators get together? They talk compliance, of course. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart in 2 Gurus Talk Compliance as they discuss the latest compliance issues in this week’s...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

No Confusion From Keywords: Federal Courts of Appeals Help Defendants Facing Trademark Suits on Paid Search - Kattison Avenue |...

In October 2024, both the US Courts of Appeals for the Second and Ninth Circuits issued published decisions that rejected trademark infringement claims based on advertising in keyword searches. While not precedent-breaking,...more

UB Greensfelder LLP

FTC Implements New Rule Regulating Subscription-Based Services, Free Trial Offers, and Other Automatic Renewal Sales Systems

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) introduced its updated Negative Option Rule on October 16, 2024 (the “New Rule”). The New Rule targets deceptive practices associated with subscription-based services through which companies...more

ArentFox Schiff

Click to Cancel – FTC Amends Negative Option Rule

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In an October 16, 2024, press release, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its final Negative Option Rule, requiring businesses to make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment in recurring subscriptions...more

Cozen O'Connor

U.S. DOJ and DOT Launch Inquiry into Air Travel Competition

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The U.S. DOJ’s Antitrust Division and the DOT announced the launch of a broad public inquiry into the state of competition in air travel. In the agencies’ joint Request for Information, they seek information on topics such as...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Career Can Do: Unlocking Gen Z’s Potential at Work with Linda Perry

In this episode of Career Can Do, Mary Ann Faremouth and mindset coach, Linda Perry, dive into the unique strengths and challenges of Gen Z as they enter today’s workforce. Linda, a former attorney turned coach,...more

Cozen O'Connor

Connecticut’s $39 Million Award a Bitter Bill for Pharmacy to Swallow

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Connecticut AG William Tong obtained a judgment in his favor in his office’s lawsuit against Assured Rx, LLC (“Assured”), which alleged that the pharmacy engaged in a kickback scheme in violation of state false claims and...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Regulatory Alignment: EU and U.K. Conclude Technical Negotiations for Future Competition Cooperation

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On 29 October 2024, the U.K. Government and the European Union formally concluded a technical negotiation in relation to cooperation between the U.K. and the EU with respect to competition investigations (the Cooperation...more

Whiteford

Preparing For 2025 Stark Enforcement Regarding Compensation and Productivity Bonuses

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In 2024, Stark enforcement remains a critical focus for healthcare providers and regulatory bodies, with a continued focus on excessive compensation and productivity bonuses. Compliance with Stark Law is essential to avoid...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Fox on Podcasting: Mastering Business Podcasting at The Podcasting for Business Conference

Join Tom Fox as he explores the world of podcasting and get ready to be inspired to start your own podcast. In this episode, Tom sits down with Megan Dougherty for an in-depth discussion on leveraging podcasting as a...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

12 O’Clock High, a podcast on business leadership – Evolving Supply Chain Risks and Strategic Adjustments Post – COVID with James...

In this engaging episode, Tom Fox welcomes back James Gellert, Executive Chairman of RapidRatings and Chair of Advisory Board at LogicSource. They are to discuss the evolution of supply chain risk management post-COVID....more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: November 1, 2024 – The Day of The Dead 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

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

FTC Substantially Expands HSR Merger Notification Form’s Information and Documentary Requirements; Promises the Return of Early...

The information and documentary materials (filing requirements) necessary to complete the Hart-Scott-Rodino merger notification filing form have been significantly expanded.  The new filing requirements will fall most heavily...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Legal Update: General Counsel Memorandum Urges NLRB to Find Certain Non-Compete Agreements and Stay-or-Pay Provisions Unlawful

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On October 7, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board’s (Board) General Counsel, Jennifer Abruzzo, issued a memorandum urging the Board to find certain non-compete provisions unlawful and to remedy any related infringement...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Ninth Circuit Refuses to Enforce Ticketmaster’s Mass Arbitration Procedures Notwithstanding the Federal Arbitration Act

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We previously wrote about a California federal district court decision in Heckman v. Live Nation Entertainment that denied Ticketmaster’s motion to compel arbitration of Sherman Act antitrust claims based in large part on the...more

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