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Cartel Enforcement is Evolving Across the Americas. Here Are Three Aspects to Consider

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Competition enforcers throughout the Americas focus their efforts to investigate and prosecute antitrust cartels: agreements between competitors to fix prices, rig bids, or allocate markets....more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

DOJ Repeals 1995 Bank Merger Guidelines and Now Will Apply Its 2023 Merger Guidelines to Bank M&A

On September 17, 2024, the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) announced that it withdrew its 1995 Bank Merger Guidelines and instead, for purposes of evaluating the competitive impact of...more

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Company Liability in South Africa: Take Adequate Steps to Prevent Corruption or Face Criminal Prosecution

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An amendment to South Africa’s Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA) in April 2024 has created a new criminal offense relating to the failure by members of the private sector or state-owned entities...more

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EU-Wide Corporate Criminal Law: Tightening the Reins

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The Council of the European Union recently submitted its proposal in the ongoing legislative process for a new directive to combat corruption in the EU. The new directive will allow the EU to impose worldwide...more

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What Mexico Constitutional Reform to Eliminate the Autonomous Constitutional Bodies Means for the Rule of Law

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A proposed constitutional amendment being considered by Mexico’s Congress would eliminate the country’s autonomous constitutional bodies – agencies originally created to make decisions without political influence and...more

Vedder Price

FTC Bars Board Seat as Sole Condition of Merger Approval

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The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has filed a Complaint and a proposed Consent Order that would bar the CEO of oil company Hess from sitting on the Board of Chevron after the merger of the two companies. According to the...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Kodiak Two Years Later: Is Delaware’s Blue Pencil Turning Red for Non-Competes?

October 6, 2024 marks the two-year anniversary of Kodiak Building Partners, LLC v. Adams—the case in which the Delaware Chancery Court refused to enforce a sale-of-business non-compete against an executive who received $1...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

EU Agencies to Develop Guidance on the Interplay Between the DMA and GDPR

On September 10, 2024, the European Commission (EC) offices in charge of the enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB)—the European body composed of all EU data protection...more

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Client Alert: An Update on Compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act

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Community Association clients should be familiar with the background and requirements for the law known as the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). Congress recently enacted this law to address and curb money-laundering and...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

New FTC Initiative Targets Deceptive AI Claims and a Generative AI Service

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently initiated an enforcement sweep called Operation AI Comply against several companies that allegedly “relied on artificial intelligence as a way to supercharge deceptive or unfair...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day: Why Data Access is Key to Compliance Effectiveness

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

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Ongoing Compliance Considerations in Bermuda’s AML/ATF RegimeOngoing Compliance Considerations in Bermuda’s AML/ATF Regime

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Continued compliance with Bermuda’s anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorist financing (ATF) legislation, including regulations, policies and guidance notes issued by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (the BMA or the...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

It’s art, let’s talk about it: Exploring Poetry in Motion: The Art of Al Glann

The Museum of Western Art is dedicated to excellence in the collection, preservation, and promotion of Western Heritage and the education and cultural enrichment of our diverse audiences. The Museum serves as a bridge between...more

Hinch Newman LLP

What Digital Marketers and Influencers Need to Know About the FTC Final Rule Banning Fake Consumer Reviews and Testimonials

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As previously blogged about here, following notices of proposed rulemaking in 2022 and 2023, on August 22, 2024 the Federal Trade Commission finalized a rule that will impose monetary civil penalties false and misleading...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Pawtastic Friend: Pawtastic Friends – Chance, Shakira and Hope

Welcome to Pawtastic Friends-The Paw Talk. In this podcast, host Tom Fox will visit with Michael and Melissa Novelli, co-founders of Pawtastic Friends, as well as those who work with them at Pawtastic Friends. Michael and...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Particle Health, Epic, Carequality, and the Economics of Health Information Exchange

Particle Health Inc's 81-page antitrust lawsuit against Epic Systems Corporation, filed in federal court in New York on September 23, raises a number of important questions, including what extent of information sharing is...more

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FTC’s Operation AI Comply - Let’s Discuss Dissents

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On September 25, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced five administrative complaints and proposed orders involving companies that – according to the agency’s press release – have allegedly relied on artificial...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The FTC’s Rule Banning Noncompete Agreements is Dead. Long Live Noncompete Agreements?

Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a Final Rule outlawing nearly all noncompete agreements between employers and employees. That Final Rule, however, was overturned at the end of August 2024....more

Morgan Lewis

New UK Competition Rules to Impact Global Deal Reviews for Tech and Pharma

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The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (UK DMCC) introduces significant reforms to the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (UK CMA) and competition laws. The UK DMCC forms part of a global trend to focus...more

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Casting a wider digital net: the UK’s expanded mergers jurisdiction under the DMCC Act

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The UK Government has recently confirmed that the digital markets and competition parts of the DMCC Act are likely to come into force in December 2024 or January 2025. We consider the significance for companies active in...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Federal Court Will Hear Auto Dealers Challenge to New FTC Regulations

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On Oct. 7, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments in a case that could significantly reshape how auto dealerships operate. The National Automobile Dealers Association is arguing that the Federal Trade...more

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FTC Escalates Battle Against PBMs With Complaint on Insulin Pricing

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FTC’s challenge is the culmination of years of investigation, but choice of venue and theories of harm reveal potential weaknesses....more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Court approves FTC agreement with Invitation Homes; company to pay $48 million, address “junk fee” practices, stop certain other...

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Invitation Homes, the nation’s largest landlord of single-family homes, has agreed to pay $48 million and to stop a significant number of its rental practices, including misleading renters about lease costs and charging...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day: Fostering a Culture of Speak Up

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

Compliance into the Weeds: The 2024 ECCP Update on Data Access

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 more fully explore a subject. Looking for some hard-hitting...more

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