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FTC and DOJ Issue Final Merger Guidelines That Expand Reviews and Limit Combinations

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After "an extensive public consultation process" since late July 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division on Dec. 18, 2023, jointly announced the release of final Merger...more

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Biden Executive Order Calls for Heightened Antitrust Scrutiny

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On July 9, 2021, President Joe Biden announced a broad executive order (the “Order”) intended to boost what it characterizes as stagnant competition across the U.S. economy. The Order, among other things, encourages the...more

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United States Department of Justice addresses antitrust issues during COVID-19

Compliance Today (June 2020) - The coronavirus epidemic is forcing organizations, especially those in the healthcare field, to collaborate in ways that could violate US antitrust regulations. To head off any violations...more

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COVID-19 UPDATE: U.S. Antitrust Agencies Issue Joint Statement on COVID-19 and Competition in U.S. Labor Markets

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In a warning to businesses, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and Federal Trade Commission (“FTC,” collectively the “Agencies”) issued a joint statement announcing their continuing vigilance...more

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Federal Antitrust Authorities Issue Warning Against Employer Collusion to Disadvantage Essential Service Workers

On April 13, 2020, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (collectively, the agencies) issued their Joint Antitrust Statement Regarding COVID-19 and Competition In Labor Markets (Joint...more

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COVID-19: Criminal Antitrust Risks Arising from the Crisis

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In this rapidly changing environment of the COVID-19 crisis, the need to understand how your industry is tackling business disruptions and the ensuing economic impact is more critical than ever. This Alert provides...more

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DOJ & FTC Issue Critical COVID-19 Collaboration Guidance

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The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice issued a significant announcement addressing the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on antitrust compliance and enforcement. In a joint statement with the Bureau of Competition of...more

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U.S. Antitrust Agencies Seek To Provide Expedited Responses To Competitor Collaboration Business Evaluation Requests

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Competitors, especially healthcare providers, are actively seeking ways to engage in collaborative efforts to help address the COVID-19 outbreak. Appreciating the challenge, necessity, and time pressures of such competitor...more

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DOJ/FTC Release Competitor Collaboration Guidance in Light of COVID-19

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On March 24, 2020, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (the Agencies) issued guidance and outlined an expedited review process for companies seeking to work together...more

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Competitor Collaborations in the U.S. During COVID-19

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U.S. companies may see opportunities to increase collaborations amongst one another during the current pandemic, but should be aware that they are still subject to the antitrust laws. Fortunately, Tuesday, March 24th, the...more

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Update — Antitrust and COVID-19

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- US Agencies Encourage COVID-19-Related Collaboration - Practical Tips for Information Sharing & Document Creation - Possible Delays to US Merger Approvals The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak has, at least temporarily,...more

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