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In somewhat of a surprise, FTC Chairman Ferguson announced yesterday that the FTC and Department of Justice’s joint 2023 Merger Guidelines “are in effect and are the framework for this agency’s merger-review analysis.” This...more
As the Trump administration ushers in a new era of regulatory policy, businesses are closely monitoring shifts in enforcement trends. Understanding these changes is crucial for navigating the evolving regulatory landscape and...more
The re-election of former President Donald J. Trump is poised to significantly alter the landscape of antitrust enforcement, particularly within the energy and chemical industries. While the incoming administration has yet to...more
The US Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ or Division) recently released a revised Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs in Criminal Antitrust Investigations (Guidance). The Guidance reflects how the Division...more
Antitrust has taken center stage under the Biden Administration, and the Food and Beverage industry has been one of the main targets of increased enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and Department of Justice,...more
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) recently proposed fiscal year 2025 budget makes clear that enforcement is still a high priority....more
What You Need to Know- •The final 2023 Merger Guidelines are structured around 11 guidelines outlining the Agencies’ approach to merger enforcement. •Together with the massive changes to the HSR form proposed in June...more
On December 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice (the “Agencies”) jointly issued Final Merger Guidelines, following a public comment period on the Proposed Merger Guidelines first issued in July....more
In spring 2022, the Department of Justice (the DOJ) announced its intention to aggressively pursue monopolization cases. While the DOJ is continuing its aggressive prosecution of criminal cases, it is also now utilizing...more
The leadership of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice uniformly describe the mandate of their respective agencies as one of antitrust “enforcement” and not “regulation.”...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently provided testimony to the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government concerning its fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget request....more
Earlier this year, Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter, who leads the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division, announced that the Antitrust Division would eschew settlements in merger challenges in...more
On November 16, 2021, the Senate voted 68–29 to confirm Jonathan Kanter as the Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Kanter’s confirmation is significant because the...more
Takeaways - ..The Biden administration’s recent executive order takes a hard line on limits to employment mobility, such as non-compete agreements. ..No-poach agreements—companies agreeing not to recruit each other’s...more
With Lina Kahn the new chair of the FTC and Jonathan Kanter poised to helm DOJ’s Antitrust Division, are big changes afoot in antitrust enforcement? What role is fellow big tech critic and competition progressive Tim Wu, now...more
The bill would increase and shift the burden for many merger reviews, introduce new categories of prohibited conduct, and undo important common law defenses to single-firm conduct. On February 4, 2021, Senator Amy...more
After a turbulent year that roiled the economy, and the health care sector more than most, the Democrats emerged with control of both the White House and Congress for the first time since 2014. Business leaders and in-house...more
On October 20, 2020, TransPerfect Legal Solutions (TLS) hosted an inaugural conference on recent developments in antitrust clearance and merger enforcement proceedings. This article is the first of a three-part series...more
The Situation: Between 2013 and 2017, the average length of a U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") Antitrust Division merger review increased 65 percent to 10.8 months. The Response: DOJ announced reforms to improve...more
More than 40 years ago, the Supreme Court determined that efficient enforcement of the Sherman Act required a bright-line rule, with very limited exceptions, barring antitrust claims by "indirect purchasers"—end customers who...more