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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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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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

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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

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

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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

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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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

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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

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden's 2020 Insights

Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more

Jones Day

DOJ Announces Merger Process Reforms: Déjà Vu All Over Again?

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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

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

US Finalizes CFIUS Reform: What It Means for Dealmakers and Foreign Investment

After significant deliberation and discussion, Congress passed and the president is expected to shortly sign the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (FIRRMA), the first legislation in over a decade to...more

Morgan Lewis

US Deputy Assistant Attorney General Reinforces Importance of Transparency in M&A Compliance Programs

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US Deputy Assistant Attorney General Matthew S. Miner recently delivered remarks at a forum on anti-corruption compliance, where he highlighted the Department of Justice’s growing efforts to increase transparency between DOJ...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

The Financial Choice Act: Implications for the U.S. Securities Legal Framework

On September 13, 2016, the House Financial Services Committee of the United States House of Representatives (the “FSC”) formally released H.R. 5983, the “Financial CHOICE Act” (the “CHOICE Act”). While the CHOICE Act has...more

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