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HSR Overhaul Takes Effect: A New Era For Dealmakers

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On 10 February 2025, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) overhaul of the rules implementing the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR) became effective. The new rules now apply to all reportable...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

What We're Watching: State Attorneys General Offices in 2025

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As the Oval Office and Congress flip to Republican control, we expect more state AG-led efforts to impact public policy. Shortly after the New Year, we gathered together attorneys from our State Attorneys General team to...more

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP

HSR Overhaul Goes Into Effect

In a significant milestone for antitrust merger practice and after considerable uncertainty, new HSR rules came into effect today, February 10, 2025. Companies engaged in M&A now face higher burdens in preparing filings,...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

FTC Announces 2025 HSR Thresholds and Filing Fees as Challenges to New HSR Rules Loom

On January 10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced revised notification thresholds and filing fees under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR Act), as required by Section 7A of the Clayton Act. If a proposed merger,...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

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

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

The FTC Announces Increased HSR Thresholds for 2025

On Jan. 10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission announced the 2025 adjusted thresholds under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (“HSR Act”). The HSR Act notification requirements apply to transactions...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Business Groups Sue to Block Enforcement of New HSR Rule

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On Friday, January 10, 2025, the Chamber of Commerce, Business Roundtable, American Investment Council, and Longview Chamber of Commerce filed a complaint in the Eastern District of Texas against the Federal Trade Commission...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Insights - September 2024

In this edition of Insights, we take a closer look at the megadeals and sponsor transactions driving recent M&A activity, the importance of staying ahead of the risks in AI development and deployment, and other diverse...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Healthcare Private Equity: What to Expect for the Rest of 2024

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Although the U.S. healthcare industry has weathered the storm over the past couple of years, we may be reaching calmer waters in the coming months. Dry powder held by U.S. private equity investors has reached an all-time...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

PTAB Strategies and Insights - February 2021

[co-author: Kathleen Wills] The PTAB Strategies and Insights newsletter provides timely updates and insights into how best to handle proceedings at the USPTO. It is designed to increase return on investment for all...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden's 2020 Insights

Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

No Comment: Temporary Anti-Inversion Regulation Rejected Under Administrative Procedure Act

On Friday, September 29, 2017, the Federal court for the Western District of Texas struck down the temporary anti-inversion regulation issued under Sec. 7874, which has been charged with preventing the planned $160 billion...more

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