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FTC Issues New HSR Form - What You Need to Know

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For the first time in over 45 years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted on October 10, 2024, extensive changes to the notification form for acquisitions subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR) review. The new form...more

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Premerger Filing Requirements Under Hart-Scott-Rodino Set to Expand Significantly

On October 10, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), after a 5-0 vote, issued a final rule amending the Premerger Notification Rules that implement the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act). The final...more

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FTC Issues Final Rule Overhauling and Increasing the Burden of HSR Filings

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After what is described as “intense negotiations” among the commissioners, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has unanimously approved a substantial overhaul to the rules governing the documents and information that must be...more

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Massachusetts Federal Court Orders Key Credit Repair to Pay $50M for Misleading Claims and Advance Fees

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The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts recently denied a credit repair organization’s motion for partial summary judgment and granted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) and the...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

M&A Antitrust Update: FTC Approves Significant Changes to HSR Filings

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it approved changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act), as amended, that apply to parties who enter into HSR Act reportable mergers,...more

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP

FTC Finalizes Long-Awaited HSR Overhaul

The long-awaited new HSR rules and Form have been released. They go into effect in approximately 90 days (mid-January), unless blocked by a federal judge. Companies engaging in M&A now face increased burdens compared to the...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Understanding the New Steel Import Regulations: What You Need to Know

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In a move to regulate steel imports more stringently, the U.S. government has introduced new requirements that will affect importers of steel and derivative steel products. As of November 21, 2024, importers must comply with...more

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RPA Update: Different Channel but Same Competition?

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After a long hibernation, the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA)—which generally prohibits sellers from charging different prices or providing different allowances to “competing” buyers—is poised to make a comeback in agency...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

FinCEN Withdraws Designation of ABLV Bank as Foreign Financial Institution “Of Primary Money Laundering Concern”

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A Gesture Providing Limited Solace to a Now-Defunct Bank - Six years ago, in early 2018, we blogged about the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (“FinCEN’s”) designation of ABLV Bank,...more

Hinch Newman LLP

Telephone Consumer Protection Act Rules on Revoking Consent for Unwanted Robocalls and Robotexts Effective April 2025

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On October 11, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission announced that the effective date for Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) rules on revoking consent for unwanted robocalls and robotexts is set for April 11,...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

FTC Adopts Final HSR Rules, Substantially Expanding M&A Filing Requirements for Parties

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On October 10, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted 5-0 to adopt new Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) rules, which will substantially expand filing requirements for parties when the new rules go into effect. The...more

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Long-Awaited Revisions to HSR Reporting Rules Set to Take Effect This January

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has announced a final rulemaking on a unanimous vote that will expand the reporting requirements for mergers and acquisitions under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976...more

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ESG Update: Congress Questions Whether ESG-Related Coalitions Violate Antitrust Laws

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Republican lawmakers are continuing their antitrust push against environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investor initiatives by investigating a prominent climate coalition that is focused on getting companies to curb...more

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Federal Trade Commission Finalizes HSR Changes

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The new HSR form, instructions, and implementing rules were announced yesterday and are set to take effect 90 days from publication in the Federal Register. In June 2023 the FTC issued a NPRM, drafted alongside the DOJ,...more

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G7 Competition Authorities, Including DOJ and FTC, Release Joint Statement on AI Competition — AI: The Washington Report

On October 3 and 4, the competition authorities of the G7, including the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division, participated in a summit on AI competition challenges. The...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The Ethics Experts: Episode 185 – Tobias Sturesson

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Gio welcomes Tobias Sturesson. Having personally endured the devastating effects of growing up in a toxic cult, Tobias Sturesson committed his career to helping large purpose-driven...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Riskology by Infortal: Episode 34 – The Hezbollah Pager Attack & Supply Chain Compliance

Tune in for the latest episode of Riskology by Infortal™, where special guest Tom Fox of the Compliance Podcast Network and hosts Dr. Ian Oxnevad and Chris Mason dive into the business and compliance implications of Israel’s...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

DOJ Updates Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs

How prepared is your company to handle the evolving risks of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies in its compliance program? In this episode of Corruption, Crime and Compliance, Michael Volkov delves...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day: Lessons on GTE from John Deere

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

FCPA Compliance Report: From Inputs to Outputs – Roxanne Petraeus and Susan Divers on Rethinking Compliance

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, host Tom Fox is joined by Roxanne Petraeus and Susan Divers from Ethena to discuss...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: October 14, 2024 – The Do GC’s Face Peril 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

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Adventures in Compliance: Introduction to The Case – Book of Sherlock Holmes

In this new season of Adventures in Compliance, host Tom Fox takes a deep dive into the Sherlock Holmes collection The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. It is final set of twelve Sherlock Holmes short...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Sunday Book Review: October 13, 2024 The books Featuring Count Dracula Edition

In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that would interest the compliance professional, the business executive or anyone who might be curious. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership,...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

New HSR Process Rules by Federal Trade Commission Could Take Effect in January

Life's about to get more interesting for parties filing premerger notification and report forms under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976....more

White & Case LLP

Finally, the Final HSR Rules: Key Takeaways for the New HSR Pre-Merger Notification Form

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On October 10, 2024, the US Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) finalized significant updates to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) Form and Instructions (“New HSR Rules”).   While not as broad as initially proposed last year, the...more

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