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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Comments on Competition Bureau’s Consultation on its Merger Enforcement Guidelines

Davies recently submitted comments in response to consultations initiated by the Canadian Competition Bureau’s November 7, 2024 Discussion Paper on the Bureau’s review of its Merger Enforcement Guidelines (MEGs) to better...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

FTC Announces HSR Threshold and Filing Fee Increases for 2025 Transactions

As a result of the increase in the U.S. Gross National Product (GNP) for 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced an increase in the jurisdictional filing thresholds for the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Everything Compliance: Episode 147, The Welcome to 2025 Edition

Welcome to this edition of the award-winning Everything Compliance. In this episode, Matt Kelly, Jonathan Armstrong, Karen Woody, and Karen Moore examine various issues for compliance professionals under the incoming...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 16 - Effective and Tailored Compliance Training

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

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 16 - Effective and Tailored Compliance Training

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

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 16 - Effective and Tailored Compliance Training

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

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: January 16, 2025 – The SEC Sues Musk (Again) 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 morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All from the...more

Mayer Brown

Europe Daily News, 15 January 2025

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COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11861 - Towerbrook / JC Flowers / Railsr / Equals) - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11802 - TTE / AES / ADRE)...more

Stinson LLP

HSR Act Updates - Updated Thresholds and a Legal Challenge to the HSR Amendments

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On January 10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the Revised Jurisdictional Thresholds for Section 7A of the Clayton Act to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act). The U.S. Chamber...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) Announces 2025 Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) Threshold Increases

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The FTC just announced its annual changes to both certain thresholds which govern the need to make an HSR filing, the fees associated with required filings and which dictate the legality of interlocking directorates. The...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Decoding Tariff Threats: What Importers Can Expect on Day 1 and Beyond

Key Points - - President-elect Trump’s tariff threats have created considerable uncertainty for importers and U.S. businesses relying on imports. - The incoming president could impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and...more

Perkins Coie

2025 Updates to HSR and Interlocking Directorate Thresholds

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced its annual adjustments to (1) the pre-merger notification thresholds under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the HSR Act), (2) the HSR Act filing...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Resilient Economy and Promises of Lessened Regulation, Lower Taxes Raise Hopes for a Surge in M&A

Key Points - - Pro-growth policies and reduced regulation could create significant opportunities for increased M&A in 2025. - Lower interest rates, moderating inflation and rising stock market valuations may also...more

Kaufman & Canoles

K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - January 2025 #2

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A North Carolina federal judge on Friday denied NASCAR‘s motion to dismiss a lawsuit lodged by two racing teams that accused the organization of maintaining a monopoly, saying it is too early to determine a dismissal because...more

BakerHostetler

Seventh Circuit Reminds District Court That Civil Penalty Factors Must All Be Considered

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As we anticipate the forthcoming changes at the FTC and what enforcement will look like, one area that is often overlooked is the award of civil penalties in FTC cases....more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

FTC Announces Record $5.6 Million Gun-Jumping Fine and Reminds Parties of Perils of Prematurely Transferring Beneficial Ownership...

On January 7, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed settlement for crude oil producers XCL Resource Holdings, LLC; Verdun Oil Company; and EP Energy LLC to pay a record-breaking $5.6 million civil...more

Cooley LLP

New Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Filing Thresholds, Filing Fees and Interlocking Directorate Thresholds Announced (Updated)

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The Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act thresholds, which determine whether mergers and acquisitions must be reported to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC), will increase by nearly 6% in February...more

Wiley Rein LLP

CBP Issues Proposed Changes to De Minimis Import Process

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On January 14, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a proposal to alter its regulations regarding de minimis imports. Section 321(a)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930 currently authorizes duty exemptions, as well...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

December 2024 Trade Law Update

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In Husch Blackwell’s December 2024 Trade Law Update you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: •An update on U.S. Department of Commerce decisions - •U.S. International Trade...more

Fenwick & West LLP

FTC Publishes 2025 Adjusted HSR Thresholds, While Business Groups Sue to Block New Reporting Rules

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On January 10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission announced 2025 annual statutory adjustments to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act thresholds. These thresholds determine which mergers and acquisitions must be reported to United...more

BakerHostetler

Complying with the Mail Order Rule and Satisfaction Guarantees: Poor Customer Service Can Cost Millions

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Well the holidays and big holiday shopping season are behind us, but now we have all of the January clearance sales and upcoming Valentine’s Day shopping. American consumerism rarely takes a rest....more

Goodwin

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

A&O Shearman

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

Jenner & Block

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

Husch Blackwell LLP

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

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