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Transparency In Merger Enforcement: Taking Stock of the Deals That Didn't Bark

More than 82% of merger enforcement actions announced by the U.S. antitrust agencies in 2024 involved a litigated challenge (complaint) or the deal being abandoned. But only 17 enforcement actions were reported in total—well...more

Stevens & Lee

Higher Prices, Reduced Access, Lower Quality Care: HHS, FTC, DOJ Report Harshly Criticizes Provider Consolidation and Private...

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In March 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (collectively, Agencies) issued a request for information (RFI) seeking public comment...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, January 13, 2025

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New Leadership for PA General Assembly Committees- The Pennsylvania General Assembly has appointed new chairs for its 52 standing committees, which play a crucial role in discussing, amending, and approving legislation,...more

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Rising HSR Transactions Highlight M&A Recovery and Emerging Challenges

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The intersection of economic indicators and Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) transaction trends provides a detailed view of the evolving mergers and acquisitions (M&A) environment. These insights are essential for professionals...more

King & Spalding

The Trifecta: What to Expect from a Second Trump Administration and a Republican Congress

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Republicans have swept the 2024 elections, returning Donald Trump to the White House as the 47th President and flipping the Senate to a Republican majority. Having narrowly maintained control of the House of Representatives,...more

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Key Considerations for Franchise Businesses When Undertaking M&A

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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the franchise industry are complex transactions that require careful planning, due diligence, and a keen understanding of both pre and post-deal considerations....more

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The Rising Demand for Expert Financial Opinions in M&A Transactions

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In the ever-evolving world of mergers and acquisitions, the demand for expert financial opinions has never been greater. A central requirement in many transactions is a fairness opinion – a professional evaluation that...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Key Takeaways From TEDAI 2024

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Foley & Larder LLP recently sponsored TEDAI 2024 in San Francisco, drawing industry leaders and change makers to share meaningful new ideas in the rapidly developing area of artificial intelligence (AI). Four Foley partners,...more

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How To Ensure A Smooth Transaction When Selling A Franchise

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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the franchise industry are complex transactions that require careful planning, due diligence, and a keen understanding of both pre and post-deal considerations. With extensive...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Healthcare Founders Face New Exit Considerations

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Exiting a business, whether you are a serial entrepreneur looking to move on to the next project or a healthcare provider like a physician or therapist who has nurtured your practice for decades, can be difficult. After all,...more

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Faster, Stronger, and Simpler? Australia’s New Merger Control Regime

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On 10 April 2024, Australia’s Federal Government announced far-reaching reforms to its merger control regime, most notably the introduction of a new single, mandatory and suspensory, merger control system. The reform package...more

Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking under the Bank Merger Act to Increase Transparency

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC) released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) seeking to “increase the transparency of the standards that apply to the agency’s review of business combinations involving...more

Mintz - Antitrust Viewpoints

New Merger Enforcement Toolkit: FTC and DOJ Release Final 2023 Merger Guidelines

On December 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) (collectively, the “Agencies”) published the long-awaited final 2023 Merger Guidelines. The 2023 Merger Guidelines are informed...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Illinois Proposes Heightened Oversight for Healthcare Transactions

Starting January 1, 2024, healthcare facilities and provider organizations engaging in certain transactions in Illinois, such as mergers and acquisitions, will have new reporting requirements. Illinois recently joined a...more

TransPerfect Legal

Key Considerations for Managing Multijurisdictional Merger Review Proceedings

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During TransPerfect Legal’s third annual Antitrust Clearance and Merger Enforcement conference, a panel of leading antitrust attorneys shared their strategies for overcoming the challenges presented by multijurisdictional...more

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A Closer Look at the DOJ’s New M&A Safe Harbor Policy

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The Department of Justice announced for the first time a new safe harbor policy that will apply to mergers and acquisitions in cases where an acquiring company with an effective compliance program uncovers misconduct during...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

A Look into DOJ’s Current Corporate Criminal Enforcement Landscape

At the Global Investigations Review Annual Meeting in New York on September 21, 2023, Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General Marshall Miller (“Miller”) delivered remarks that provide an invaluable glimpse into the...more

White & Case LLP

ECJ Advocate General supports the European Commission’s broad interpretation of gun-jumping and the importance of deterrence in...

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Advocate General Anthony Michael Collins has proposed that the European Court of Justice uphold the General Court's Altice judgment. In his Opinion, he considered that the entering into certain types of pre-closing covenants...more

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The Department of Justice’s Withdrawal of Three Antitrust Statements and the Impact on Health Care Organizations

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On February 3, 2023, the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) announced the withdrawal of three policy statements that have long guided the information exchanges as well as the related enforcement in the healthcare...more

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ESG is increasingly critical in US M&A, but greenwashing concerns persist

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Buyers are scrutinizing everything from an acquisition target’s projected greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to ways in which a deal may impact their own climate mitigation strategies. In this regard, reliable and verifiable...more

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Key Takeaways From the FTC's CafePress Settlement

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The Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement in the matter of CafePress. Here are some things you should know: Data minimization: •Storing information indefinitely on your network without a business need creates...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

2021 Energy and Chemicals Antitrust Report

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Antitrust activity increased significantly in 2021. This past year brought numerous changes in merger and non-merger enforcement policies and priorities that signal increased scrutiny in industry transactions. The “Biden...more

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What to Expect From Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s FCC

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Shortly after his inauguration, President Biden appointed Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel as acting chairwoman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel is expected to pursue the...more

Bracewell LLP

Antitrust Agencies Issue Final New Guidelines for Vertical Mergers

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On June 30, 2020, the Department of Justice and a split Federal Trade Commission released the final version of their new Vertical Merger Guidelines, which outline how the federal antitrust agencies evaluate the competitive...more

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Financial institutions M&A: Sector trends - February 2020: Asset/Wealth Management

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Financial institutions M&A sector trends: asset/wealth management — H2 2019 and outlook for 2020 - Industry consolidation continues at pace. Rigorous fee transparency requirements under MiFID II, rising operating costs and...more

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