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What Does the New Administration's First Antitrust Merger Settlement Tell Us?

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has agreed to accept the new administration's first settlement of a merger-enforcement challenge. The settlement includes the divestiture of three businesses and will allow Synopsys, Inc. to...more

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Patman Returns … and Retreats Again

When agency enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA) was revived near the end of the Biden administration, it was met with mixed reactions. Given the Republican Commissioners’ disapproval of the complaints, it came as no...more

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Conservative in name only? FTC Commissioner Mark Meador’s theory of antitrust enforcement bears little resemblance to traditional...

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As newly-appointed Republican leaders explain the antitrust enforcement priorities of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ), one thing is clear: the Trump administration is...more

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Five Tips for Navigating Antitrust Risk from Algorithmic Pricing Software

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In recent years, both private plaintiffs and the government have increasingly scrutinized businesses’ use of “algorithmic pricing” software, leading to a wave of antitrust lawsuits and enforcement actions. These softwares,...more

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The State AG Report – 05.08.2025

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • California to Repeal Clean Fleets Regulation Following...more

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Federal Trade Commission Launches Public Inquiry as It Prepares to Lead President Trump’s Effort to Modify and Rescind...

Recognizing that “regulations that reduce competition, entrepreneurship, and innovation” are harmful to the U.S. economy, the Federal Trade Commission is seeking comment from the public on federal regulations that “exclude...more

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Daily Compliance News: May 1, 2025, The 100 Days of Corruption 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

McCarter & English, LLP

Antitrust Implications for Companies Facing Tariffs

If all of the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs take effect, the impact of those tariffs on the US economy and the American people will likely be debated for years to come. Regardless of the outcome of that debate,...more

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The US Antitrust Agencies Join Forces to Cut the Red Tape

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a task force designed to eliminate anticompetitive state and federal laws and regulations that “undermine free market competition and harm consumers, workers, and...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Mark Meador Confirmed as Newest Republican FTC Commissioner

...the Senate confirmed Mark Meador as the newest Republican commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission with a 50-46 vote along party lines. Meador’s confirmation solidifies a Republican majority on the Commission,...more

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Mark Meador Confirmed as FTC Commissioner

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On April 10, 2025, the Senate confirmed Mark Meador to serve as the third Republican on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a 50-46 party line vote. Commissioner Meador takes his seat on a Commission now comprised of three...more

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Staffing Up: Antitrust Regulators Around the World Step Up Digital Platform and Technology Enforcement

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In February, the Japan Fair Trade Commission announced that it will hire additional staff to enforce the country's new Act on Promotion of Competition for Specified Smartphone Software. The Act “aim[s] to foster innovation...more

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Strategies for Preparing the New Hart-Scott-Rodino Forms

On Feb. 10, 2025, the new premerger notification and report forms under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act became effective. The new HSR forms make significant changes to the reporting obligations of both acquiring and acquired...more

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Combating Unfair Practices in the Live Entertainment Market (Trump EO Tracker)

Requires the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to ensure that competition laws are appropriately enforced in the concert and entertainment industry when venues, ticketing agencies, or a combination are...more

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Antitrust Insights for Private Equity Navigating the New Administration's Policies — PE Pathways Podcast

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In this episode of PE Pathways, Brandon Raphael, a partner from the firm’s Private Equity practice, is joined by fellow Partners Barbara Sicalides and Joe Farside from the firm's Antitrust practice group to discuss antitrust...more

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Embrace Tradition, Reject Modernity? Recent FTC and DOJ Deal Challenges Show Preference for Traditional Antitrust Theories of Harm

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Both the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division have now brought cases challenging deals under President Trump’s administration. In many respects, the theories of harm alleged in...more

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Antitrust authorities intensify digital market regulation

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Digital regulation continues to be at the forefront of regulator concerns, as authorities focus on technology companies through traditional antitrust tools and new digital markets regimes. Further legislation and guidance is...more

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Antitrust regulators diverge on treatment of sustainability

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In 2024, regulators across the globe increasingly acknowledged the need for a nuanced enforcement approach to balancing support for sustainability initiatives against traditional antitrust enforcement and countering the risk...more

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States Continue to Pursue and Expand Healthcare Market Oversight at an Unprecedented Pace, with Significant Implications for...

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In recent years, states have shown an increased interest in regulating healthcare markets. The trend has accelerated further since the start of 2025, with a flurry of proposals in at least 12 states. ...more

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Global labor market restrictions prompt antitrust challenges

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Continuing the trend from 2023, 2024 saw an increase by regulators across the globe in activity in relation to labor markets, with new investigations being opened in all sectors of the economy, enforcement action, and updates...more

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Gail Slater Confirmed to Lead DOJ Antitrust Division

Gail Slater was confirmed last week as Assistant Attorney General (AAG) for the Antitrust Division; companies should expect a continuation of many Biden-era approaches, with new cases and priorities to advance the Trump...more

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Trump Administration Halts Appeals of Rulings Blocking FTC Noncompete Ban

The federal government has filed motions to stay two ongoing appeals of rulings that blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rule banning noncompete agreements....more

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United States District Court Rejects FTC’s Attempt To Block Tempur Sealy And Mattress Firm Vertical Merger

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On January 31, 2025, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas denied the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) motion for a preliminary injunction to block the $4 billion acquisition of Mattress Firm by...more

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GTCR / Surmodics: Four Key Takeaways for M&A Antitrust from the First FTC Merger Challenge Under Trump

In the FTC’s first merger challenge of the new administration, the FTC voted 4-0 last week to challenge the proposed acquisition of Surmodics by private equity firm GTCR BC Holdings (“GTCR”). As the Trump administration’s...more

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Ninth Circuit Affirms District Court’s Rejection Of Private State Law Claims Against Qualcomm

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On February 25, 2025, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the United States District Court for the Northern District of California’s rejection of unlawful tying, exclusive dealing, and unfair competition claims...more

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