Darren Ray

Jan 14, 2025 | mondaq.com | Rebecca Nelson |Paul Barrs |Emilee Hargis |Darren Ray

The Federal Trade Commission("FTC") sent a firm message—unlawful coordinationof merging businesses prior to the closing under theHart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements ("HSR") Act willbe aggressively enforced. On January 7, 2025, the federal agencysecured a record-breaking $5.684 million fine from threeoil companies for unlawful coordination—also known as"gun jumping"—in violation of the HSR Act'smandatory waiting period.

Dec 11, 2024 | mondaq.com | David Schwartz |Rebecca Nelson |Emilee Hargis |Darren Ray

On Wednesday, December 4, Donald Trump announced his pick to run the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division: Gail Slater. Slater is a seasoned antitrust attorney with extensive government experience. Most prominently, she was an attorney advisor for former Federal Trade Commission Commissioner Julie Brill and served on the National Economic Council during the first Trump administration.

Dec 10, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Emilee Hargis |Rebecca Nelson |Darren Ray

On Wednesday, December 4, Donald Trump announced his pick to run the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division: Gail Slater. Slater is a seasoned antitrust attorney with extensive government experience. Most prominently, she was an attorney advisor for former Federal Trade Commission Commissioner Julie Brill and served on the National Economic Council during the first Trump administration.