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Massachusetts Passes Comprehensive Revisions to Healthcare Transaction Notification Law with Significant Implications for Private...

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On January 8, 2025, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed House Bill 5159 (H.5159), “An Act Enhancing the Market Review Process” (the “Act”), which, among other things, broadens the scope of the state’s existing...more

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FTC secures record USD5.68 million gun-jumping penalty

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On January 7, 2025, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced a record USD5.68m civil penalty to settle alleged pre-merger coordination in violation of the HSR Act. This settlement is the largest dollar penalty that has...more

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Client Alert: FTC Announces 2025 HSR Thresholds

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On January 10, 2025, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved new premerger notification thresholds and revised filing fees under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR). These new thresholds will apply to all...more

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M&A Antitrust Update: 2025 Brings New HSR Thresholds, a Challenge to the HSR Rules, and a Gun-Jumping Violation

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The initial days of 2025 ushered in a trifecta of significant antitrust updates for dealmakers. First, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced its annual adjustment to the monetary thresholds that apply to...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Understanding Chamber of Commerce v. FTC and Its Implications for the HSR Act

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The Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act) was enacted to ensure that the antitrust authorities – the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) –...more

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FTC Revises Merger Filing Fees and Jurisdictional Thresholds for HSR Act and Corporate Interlocks

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On January 10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission announced revised jurisdictional thresholds and a revised filing fee schedule under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (“HSR Act”). Also on January 10,...more

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Cozen Currents: Shock and Awe

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“While Republicans have taken unified control of the federal government, President-elect Donald Trump is going to lean heavily on an expansive use of executive power from his first day back in the Oval Office as he has...more

McCarter & English, LLP

2025 Updates to US Merger Filing Thresholds, Filing Fees, and Interlocking Directorate Exemptions

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on January 10, 2025, increased reporting thresholds for transactions. Annually, the FTC reviews and adjusts the premerger notification reporting thresholds for reporting...more

White & Case LLP

Mining & metals 2025: Poised on the chessboard of geopolitics

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Geopolitics, which dominated mining & metals sentiment in 2024, promises to further fragment markets in 2025. To understand the market landscape, White & Case conducted its ninth annual survey of industry participants....more

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FTC Announces 2025 HSR Act Thresholds and Filing Fee Schedule

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The Federal Trade Commission announced the annual revised thresholds for merger notifications under the Hart Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (“HSR Act”). The thresholds are revised annually based...more

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FTC Announces 2025 Thresholds for HSR Act Filings and Interlocking Directorates Violations

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Friday increased jurisdictional thresholds for (1) notifications under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the HSR Act), (2) the HSR Act filing fee schedule,...more

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Health Care Providers Should Seriously Consider Claims Under Two Antitrust Class Actions

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Now is the time for health care providers to consider participating in the recent Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) antitrust class action settlement and the newly filed antitrust cases alleging widespread price fixing for...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 15 – Monitoring and Improving Internal Controls

Welcome to a special podcast series on the Compliance Podcast Network, 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over these 31 days of the series in January 2025, Tom will post a key part of a best practices compliance...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Great Women in Compliance: Catherine Razzano on Leading with Passion

In this week’s episode, Hemma visits Catherine Razzano, a veteran legal and compliance expert and Head of Global Legal Compliance at social media giant TikTok. Learn about Catherine’s transition from private practice to...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance into the Weeds: Navigating Return to Office Policies and Corporate Speak Up Culture

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 a subject more fully. Are you looking for some...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: January 15, 2025 – The Corruption is Back 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 in to the Daily Compliance...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Thresholds for HSR Act Premerger Notifications and Interlocking Directorates Announced

1. Higher Jurisdictional Thresholds For HSR Filings - On January 10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission announced revised, higher thresholds for premerger filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of...more

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Article 8a "Best Efforts" Explained

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On 24 June 2024, the European Union (EU) implemented its 14th package of sanctions against Russia to combat its continued aggression against Ukraine. The package introduced new anti-circumvention measures to strengthen...more

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Brussels enterprise court clarifies requirements for SPC manufacturing waiver

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In a judgment of 23 December 2024, the Dutch-speaking Enterprise Court of Brussels followed the reasoning of a Dutch court earlier in 2024, ruling that (i) manufacturers are not obliged to provide the reference number of...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

FTC Workshop Targets Digital Marketplaces for Potential Predatory Pricing Claims

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During a recent virtual workshop hosted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), academics, trade association representatives, and two FTC commissioners advocated for change in the application of Section 2 of the Sherman Act to...more

Mayer Brown

Europe Daily News, 14 January 2025

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COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11787 - ARES / GCP) - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11844 - EFMS / Leigh / Calisen Midco I)....more

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Competition Bureau Releases Proposed Guidelines on Environmental Claims: Key Updates for Businesses

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The Competition Bureau has released proposed guidelines for environmental claims following the recent greenwashing amendments to the Competition Act. The draft guidelines outline the Bureau's interpretation and enforcement...more

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FTC Publishes Annual Merger Notification Jurisdictional Threshold and Filing Fee Adjustments

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On January 10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released increased jurisdictional thresholds, filing fee thresholds, and filing fee amounts for merger notifications made pursuant to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust...more

White & Case LLP

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

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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"). On November 12, 2024, the New HSR Rules were published on...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

FTC’s “Click to Cancel” Rule to Simplify Subscription Cancellations Becomes Effective

The final text of the amended Negative Option Rule, featuring the new “Click to Cancel” program, goes into effect this week on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, and should become enforceable approximately four months later on...more

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