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1 month ago | 
mondaq.com | Rebecca Nelson |David Schwartz |Paul Barrs |Darren Ray
Both the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department ofJustice (DOJ) Antitrust Division have now brought cases challengingdeals under President Trump's administration. In many respects,the theories of harm alleged in these cases are traditional and notnecessarily reflective of the "new theories" under the2023 Merger Guidelines. Additionally, in both cases, the DOJ andFTC show a continued focus on both price and non-price aspects ofcompetition, especially those related to innovation.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
mondaq.com | Rebecca Nelson |Paul Barrs |Emilee Hargis |Stephen Scannell
SummaryThe Federal Trade Commission announced the annual revisedthresholds for merger notifications under the Hart Scott-RodinoAntitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended ("HSRAct"). The thresholds are revised annually based on changes inU.S. gross national product. The FTC also issued its annualrevision of the HSR filing fee schedule. The new thresholds("2025 Thresholds") will become effective 30 days afterpublication in the Federal Register.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
jdsupra.com | Paul Barrs |Emilee Hargis |Rebecca Nelson
January 15, 2025
Paul Barrs, Emilee Hargis, Rebecca Nelson, Stephen Scannell
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The Federal Trade Commission announced the annual revised thresholds for merger notifications under the Hart Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (“HSR Act”).
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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.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
jdsupra.com | Paul Barrs |Emilee Hargis |Rebecca Nelson
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) sent a firm message—unlawful coordination of merging businesses prior to the closing under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements (“HSR”) Act will be aggressively enforced. On January 7, 2025, the federal agency secured a record-breaking $5.684 million fine from three oil companies for unlawful coordination—also known as “gun jumping”—in violation of the HSR Act’s mandatory waiting period.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Rebecca Nelson |Paul Barrs |Stephen Scannell |Emilee Hargis
Summary
On October 10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission
("FTC"), with the concurrence of the Antitrust Division
of the Department of Justice, (the "DOJ", and together,
the "Agencies") voted unanimously to adopt new premerger notification rules (the
"Final Rule") that implement the Hart-Scott-Rodino
Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the "HSR
Act"). The Agencies had previously announced proposed amendments on
June 27, 2023, which we covered in a previous insight.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Paul Barrs |Rebecca Nelson |David Schwartz
On October 10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), with the concurrence of the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, (the “DOJ”, and together, the “Agencies”) voted unanimously to adopt new premerger notification rules (the “Final Rule”) that implement the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the “HSR Act”). The Agencies had previously announced proposed amendments on June 27, 2023, which we covered in a previous insight.
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Jan 24, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Paul Barrs |Emilee Hargis |Rebecca Nelson
The Federal Trade Commission announced the annual revised thresholds for merger notifications under the Hart Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (“HSR Act”). The thresholds are revised annually based on changes in U.S. gross national product. The new thresholds (“2024 Thresholds”) will become effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.
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Jan 17, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Paul Barrs |Philip D. Bartz |Rebecca Nelson
The Federal Trade Commission recently announced revised thresholds (“2024 Thresholds”) applicable to Section 8 of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. § 19. The thresholds are adjusted annually based on changes in gross national product. Section 8 prohibits one person from serving as an officer or director for competing companies. It is intended to protect against competitors sharing competitively sensitive information and coordinating their businesses through the shared officer/director.
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Jan 16, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Paul Barrs |Philip D. Bartz |Rebecca Nelson |Stephen Scannell
The Federal Trade Commission recently announced revised thresholds (“2024 Thresholds”) applicable to Section 8 of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. § 19. The thresholds are adjusted annually based on changes in gross national product. Section 8 prohibits one person from serving as an officer or director for competing companies. It is intended to protect against competitors sharing competitively sensitive information and coordinating their businesses through the shared officer/director.
