Katherine F. Aragon

Oct 14, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Katherine F. Aragon |Christopher Kelly |Lauren Knudson

On October 10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published its Final Rule enacting changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR Act) premerger notification rules. The Final Rule will usher in the most significant changes to HSR reporting requirements in the program’s 45-year history.

May 1, 2024 | mondaq.com | Rachel J. Lamorte |Kathryn Lloyd |Wladimir Soltmann |Katherine F. Aragon

Recent years have seen explosive growth in online platforms, from e-commerce to professional networking to app stores. This has raised questions about the balance between access to platforms and the right of a competitor to choose its business partners. While its application to digital firms is still in its nascency, for in-house counsel, establishing familiarity with the Essential Facilities Doctrine (EFD) will be critical for risk assessment and compliance with competition laws.