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Australian Government Proposes Monetary and Market Share Thresholds for Mandatory Merger Clearance Regime

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The Australian Government (the Government) opened consultation on Australia’s proposed merger notification thresholds. The Consultation Paper proposes a notification regime that consists of four different thresholds—two based...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Careful Data Governance Is a Must Amid Enforcement Focus

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Corporations face unprecedented challenges in safeguarding sensitive data and mitigating privacy risks in an era marked by the rapid proliferation of Internet of Things, or IoT, devices....more

BakerHostetler

We Talkin’ About Security. Or Are We? Another Look at the FTC’s Recent Settlement with Security Firm Verkada

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As we wrote about last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that it had entered a proposed settlement with video equipment surveillance company Verkada over the company’s alleged security failures....more

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A Practitioner’s Perspective on Direct Effect of EU Law and Antitrust Law

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EU competition rules are crucial to the strengthening of the Union’s internal market. And direct effect has long been a structuring legal principle of the Union’s legal order, helping to ensure its autonomous nature. Thus,...more

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Part 4: What the FTC’s Final Rule Means for Insider Reviews

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In this post, part of a six-part series on the FTC’s Final Rule on Consumer Reviews and Testimonials, we explore what the Final Rule means for so-called “insider” consumer reviews and testimonials, and also review...more

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UK National Security and Investment Regime: Government Publishes Latest Annual Report

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The UK government has released its latest annual report on the National Security and Investment (NSI) Act, covering the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The report outlines key trends, statistics, and developments...more

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FTC and DOJ Signal Continued Interest in Labor Markets with New MOU

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On August 28, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) entered into a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Blakes Competitive Edge™: September 2024 Update

Welcome to the September issue of Blakes Competitive Edge, a monthly publication of the Blakes Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment group. Blakes Competitive Edge provides an overview of recent developments in Canadian...more

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FTC Finalizes Rule Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently finalized its Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (Rule) to combat fake reviews and testimonials. The finalized Rule comes after the FTC reviewed 100 public...more

White & Case LLP

Mexico Initiates Antidumping Investigation on Imports of Epoxidized Soybean Oil Originating from the Federative Republic of Brazil...

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On September 12, 2024, the Ministry of Economy published in the Official Gazette of the Federation a resolution declaring the initiation of an antidumping investigation on imports of epoxidized soybean oil originating from...more

Cozen O'Connor

Robinhood Crypto Reaches Settlement with California AG

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California AG Rob Bonta has reached a settlement with Robinhood Crypto, LLC (Robinhood) to resolve an investigation into allegations that the cryptocurrency trading platform violated the California Commodities Law by...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

California Passes Law Requiring Attorney General Approval for Certain Healthcare Investments and Emphasizes Requirements for...

Pre-Closing Notice or Consent: If signed by Governor Newsom, Assembly Bill 3129 (AB 3129) will mandate that, starting January 1, 2025, certain healthcare investors provide a 90-day written notice to, or obtain consent from,...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day: Protecting Against Pre - taliation

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

Fox on Podcasting: Marilyn Jenkins on The Power of Audio in Legal Thought Leadership

Tom and Marilyn discuss the unique advantages of using audio formats to establish thought leadership in the legal field. We explore why audio can be a more potent tool than written or video content in building trust and...more

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August 2024 HSR Transaction Update

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The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape remains a key area of focus for business and legal professionals, reflecting the broader economic climate and regulatory trends. For eDiscovery specialists, understanding the ebb...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: September 13, 2024 – The Politics as Usual 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

Regulatory Ramblings: Episode 53 – Advanced Quantum Computing Threatens Blockchain Transactional Security and Anonymity with Kapil...

Mumbai-based Kapil Dhiman is the co-founder and CEO of Quranium. An entrepreneur to his core with a creative and artistic side—coupled with a passion for problem-solving—Kapil is a seasoned leader with 12 years of diverse...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Court Blocks FTC Rule Banning Almost All Worker Non-Compete Deals

A federal court has issued a nationwide injunction blocking enforcement of the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) new rule that would ban nearly all non-competition (“non-compete”) deals. The rule, issued on April 23, 2024...more

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The FTC Ban on Non-Competes – Impact of Final Rule on M&A Transactions

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The Federal Trade Commission last year proposed a sweeping rule outlawing most non-competition agreements nationwide. The rule applied both to non-competes in the employer-employee context and to a seller of a business in an...more

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Connecticut Dentists Settle Kickback Claims

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Three Connecticut dental practices, together with their owners, have agreed with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut to pay $1.7 million to settle allegations that the practices violated federal and...more

BakerHostetler

Antitrust Sanctions: The Duty to Preserve Chats

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On August 5, 2024, District Judge Amit P. Mehta (U.S. District Court, District of Columbia) ruled in United States v. Google LLC that Google violated §2 of the Sherman Act by monopolizing the internet search engine market....more

Jones Day

EU Court Holds Back Expansion of Antitrust Reviews to Non-Reportable Transactions

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The Situation: To address a perceived enforcement gap, the European Commission ("EC") has issued guidelines expanding the types of non-reportable transactions subject to its "upward referral mechanism," which permits EU...more

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FTC publishes final rule banning fake consumer reviews and testimonials

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On August 22, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the “Commission”) finalized its Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (“Final Rule”). The Final Rule prohibits the sale and...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take | Issue 30

Katten's Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds....more

Goodwin

FTC Finalizes Long-Awaited Rule on Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials

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On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published its long-anticipated Final Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (“Final Rule”), marking a significant development in the regulation of online...more

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