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The Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1976 establishing the federal premerger notification program. Under the Act, parties contemplating mergers or... more +
The Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1976 establishing the federal premerger notification program. Under the Act, parties contemplating mergers or acquisitions must notify the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission prior to completing the transaction. Once notified, the DOJ and FTC investigate and make a determination as to whether the proposed transaction will adversely impact U.S. commerce and competition within the market. less -
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FTC establishes broad policy to require prior approval provisions in all merger divestiture orders

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On 25 October, the FTC released a Statement on the Use of Prior Approval Provisions in Merger Orders (Prior Approval Statement) making clear that the agency intends to include in all divestiture orders a requirement that the...more

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Antitrust Pitfalls: FTC Orders Unwinding of Two-Year-Old Acquisition

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In a unanimous Opinion and Final Order issued on November 1, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) upheld an administrative law judge’s determination that the acquisition by one leading US supplier of lower-limb...more

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Antitrust Updates for Private Equity Firms

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In an era of robust merger enforcement by the U.S. antitrust agencies, opportunities abound for private equity firms to acquire divested businesses for value. These acquisitions of divested businesses are increasingly subject...more

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