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Juntos - December 2024

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CNDC prioritizes agency independence, cartel enforcement. In public remarks at an international conference in November, the president of Argentina’s National Commission for the Defense of Competition (CNDC) laid out the...more

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The Impact of President-Elect Trump's Proposed Tariffs on U.S. Businesses

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On November 25, 2024, President-elect Trump announced that he would impose an additional 10% tariff on China, and 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, garnering considerable attention both for their potential to reshape the U.S....more

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Two Courts Block Kroger-Albertsons Merger

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Within hours of each other, an Oregon federal district court followed by a Washington state court enjoined the $24.6 billion merger of the Kroger and Albertsons grocery chains. The Oregon court adopted the controversial 2023...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Trump designates Andrew Ferguson as next FTC Chair

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President-Elect Donald Trump said he has selected Andrew Ferguson to be the next Chair of the FTC. Ferguson is a current Republican member of the commission; he will not have to be confirmed by the Senate to become chair....more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Structuring Considerations for Start-Up Sports Leagues

Launching a new sports league is not for the faint of heart, and there are many consequential decisions to be made during the early stages. One of the more significant and consequential issues is the structure of the league....more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Inspired Choice Today: Navigating Compliance and Cultural Sensitivity with Tom Fox

Caroline Biesalski introduces Tom Fox, who shares his journey to becoming a full-time podcaster, particularly highlighting the impacts of COVID-19 on his career shift. He discusses his unique approach of blending technical...more

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NY and NJ Settle with Building Services Contractor Over No-Poach Agreements

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New York AG Letitia James, New Jersey AG Matthew Platkin, and the FTC settled with building services contractor Guardian Service Industries, Inc. to resolve allegations that it entered into no-poach agreements in violation of...more

Morgan Lewis

Fair Wages, Fair Play: EU Enforces Antitrust in Labour Markets

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The European Commission (EC) has recently conducted unannounced antitrust inspections in the data centre construction sector, following concerns about potential collusion in the form of no-poach agreements. This investigation...more

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Preparing for Tariff Increases - Mitigation Strategies

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During the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign, President-elect Donald Trump promised to impose a variety of new tariffs. President Trump may seek to immediately apply levies of up to 20% on all imports, 25% on items from Mexico...more

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FTC and DOJ Withdraw Longstanding Competitor Collaborations Guidance

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On December 11, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and Department of Justice Antitrust Division (“DOJ”) jointly issued a statement withdrawing their Antitrust Guidelines for Collaborations Among Competitors. The...more

Morgan Lewis

US District Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Algorithmic Pricing Antitrust Claims

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The US District Court for the Western District of Washington issued a significant ruling on December 4, 2024 in an ongoing case raising alleged claims of algorithmic price collusion in the apartment rental industry. The court...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FTC fines tax prep company $7M for misleading claims

On November 12, the FTC released a proposed settlement agreement containing a consent order against a tax preparation company and its subsidiaries regarding certain practices that allegedly violated the FTC Act....more

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Rising HSR Transactions Highlight M&A Recovery and Emerging Challenges

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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

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Out With the Old, In With the Statutes and Caselaw (Again): FTC and DOJ Withdraw Competitor Collaboration Guidelines in Favor of...

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On the heels of President-Elect Trump’s announcement of the appointment of Mark Meador to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and designation of current Republican Commissioner Andrew Ferguson as the agency’s chair, the FTC...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Classroom Insiders, Season 2 – Exploring the Complexities of SEC vs. OBIS and the Misappropriate Theory

Welcome to Season 2 of Classroom Insiders, a podcast with Professor Karen Woody and her Insider Trading Seminar students from Washington and Lee University. They explore the arc and evolution of insider trading over the last...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Clandestine Use of Competitor’s Trademark and ‘Initial Interest Confusion’ Infringement

Businesses use several advertising tactics. Most are clearly presented to potential consumers in traditional ways such as text on a web page, posters, mailings, brochures, etc. Alternatively, some tactics to increase exposure...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

All Things Investigations: FCPA Alert Week Sam Salyer on Highlights and Trends from the 2024 FCPA Alert

Welcome to the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations Practice Group’s podcast All Things Investigation. This week, we will feature five lawyers from HHR to introduce the firm’s always popular and annual...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day: Using AI for Continuous Monitoring

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

Presidential Leadership Lessons- The Rise and Presidency of Calvin Coolidge: An American Success Story

Who are our greatest Presidents? What lessons can the modern-day business leader learn from our 46 Chiefs of State? Welcome to a new season of this award-winning podcast series with Tom Fox and Richard Lummis to delve into...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Creativity and Compliance – Innovative Compliance Strategies with Jim Webb

Where does creativity fit into compliance? In more places than you think. Problem-solving, accountability, communication, and connection – they all take creativity. Join Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman on Creativity and...more

Dickinson Wright

What to Expect from Antitrust Enforcement in a Second Trump Administration

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What will antitrust enforcement look like under a second Trump presidency? While much remains uncertain, particularly regarding key appointments to the enforcement agencies, historical trends and policy priorities offer...more

K&L Gates LLP

Australian Treasury Proposes New Consumer Data Right Rules for Non-Bank Lenders

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The Australian Treasury released an Exposure Draft on 26 November 2024 (Amending Rules) proposing amendments to the Competition and Consumer (Consumer Data Right) Rules 2020 (CDR Rules). Whilst the government designated the...more

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Adapting to Change: Understanding China's Updated Export Control Framework for Dual-Use Items

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Since its implementation on 1 December 2020, the Export Control Law of the People’s Republic of China (the Export Control Law), has established a comprehensive framework for China’s export control system. To further...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: November 2024

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On 29 October 2024, the European Union and the UK government finalized the technical discussions on a competition cooperation agreement. This agreement will enable closer cooperation between the UK Competition and Markets...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: December 13, 2024 - The Token Fine Edition

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

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