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What the New HSR Filing Requirements Mean for Your Future Reportable Deals

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On October 10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released the final revised rules governing premerger notification filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act. The new HSR filing requirements...more

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The FTC and State Case Against Amazon Highlights Risks and Impacts from Using Pricing Algorithms

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Both the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division have focused their sights on big technology companies. Understanding the precedents set by these suits is critical for clients...more

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Breaking Down the FTC Non-Compete Ban Appeals: Heading to a Circuit Split and SCOTUS Intervention?

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The Federal Trade Commission has appealed two federal trial court decisions – one in Texas and one in Florida – that prevented the agency from enforcing its near-total ban on non-compete agreements. The Texas appeal, filed on...more

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FTC and DOJ Report on Merger Trends in 2023: A Year of Big Deals and Big Scrutiny

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have released the 2023 Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Annual Report, offering key insights into merger activity over the past fiscal year. The report sheds light...more

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FTC’s New Click-to-Cancel Rule Means Your Business Needs to Simplify the Cancellation Process: 5 Steps to Stay Compliant

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The federal government just fundamentally changed how businesses need to handle recurring subscriptions by unveiling its new “Click-to-Cancel” rule and making it mandatory to simplify cancellation processes. Designed to...more

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Key Employer Updates for 2024/2025 – ‎Part Three: State Law Trends for Restrictive ‎Covenant Agreements

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As year-end nears, many employers are updating their key employment policies and agreements to ensure they align with ever-evolving federal, state, and local laws and changes to business needs. In Part One of this series, we...more

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FTC Moves to Expand AI Deployment Oversight with ‘Operation AI Comply’

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on September 25, 2024 announced Operation AI Comply, targeting what the agency has characterized as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) “to supercharge deceptive or unfair conduct that...more

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FTC Fines Hotel Company $52 Million for Delinquent Cybersecurity Practices

In a settlement with Marriott International and its subsidiary Starwood hotels and Resorts Worldwide, the FTC will require Marriott to implement a new comprehensive data security program. The settlement stems from a series of...more

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A New Era for Merger Filings: Final HSR Rule Imposes More Burden (But Far Less than Previously Proposed Rule)

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On October 10, the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice issued the Final Rule amending the Premerger Notification Rules and propounding new Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) filing forms...more

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NLRB General Counsel Expands Focus on Non-Compete Agreements and Stay-Or-Pay Agreements

This summer, eyes were focused on the Federal Trade Commission and its announced rule seeking to invalidate millions of non-compete agreements across the country. That rule was ultimately struck down in the Court, but federal...more

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FAQs About the Set-Aside of the FTC’s Ban on Noncompetes

In Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) final noncompete rule was held to be “unlawful and set aside” by Judge Ada Brown of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas....more

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The Fox Rothschild Privacy Summit: A Recap

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Transparency might be the most important food group in data privacy compliance, especially with the Federal Trade Commission, Office of the New York State Attorney General and California Privacy Protection Agency focusing...more

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DOJ Hits Venue Services Group With $3.5 Million HSR Gun-Jumping Penalty

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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a complaint and proposed consent decree alleging that Legends Hospitality Parent Holdings prematurely acquired beneficial ownership – often referred to as “gun jumping” – in connection...more

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Antitrust Under Biden: Taking a Closer Look at the Numbers

Leading up to the U.S. presidential election this November, our Antitrust & Competition team continues to offer insights into what antitrust enforcement may look like under the next presidential administration. As we look...more

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Handle Autorenewal Programs with Care: Federal Trade Commission Targets Care.com for Alleged Dark Patterns and Earnings Claims

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Companies that care about avoiding Federal Trade Commission (FTC) action should take heed. Last month, the FTC announced an $8.5 million settlement with Care.com, resolving claims challenging its advertising claims and...more

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U.S. Federal Antitrust Agencies Announce Cooperation Initiative with Labor Agencies in Merger Review

On August 28th, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (the “DOJ”) (the “Antitrust Agencies”), together with the Department of Labor (the “DOL”) and National Labor Relations...more

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Navigating the Changing Landscape of Non-Compete Agreements: What Employers Need to Know

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The recent federal court ruling striking down the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rule banning non-compete agreements has left many employers breathing a sigh of relief. However, this does not mean that non-compete...more

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Final Word on Final Rule? Texas District Court Eviscerates FTC’s Non-Compete Ban

On July 3, 2024, Judge Ada Brown of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas entered a limited, preliminary injunction barring the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) from enforcing its controversial Final Rule...more

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Federal District Court Blocks FTC's Noncompete Rule

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Real World Impact: Making good on her promise to make a ruling on the FTC Noncompete Rule on or before August 30, 2024, United States District Judge Ada Brown granted a motion for summary judgment that sets aside the FTC...more

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Breaking News: FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Struck Down For All Employers Nationwide

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A Texas federal court just struck down the FTC’s proposed ban on non-competition agreements on a nationwide basis mere weeks before it was set to take effect, meaning employers across the country can breathe a sigh of relief...more

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Federal Court Narrowly Construes FTC Jurisdiction Over Nonprofit Institutions

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In a surprising ruling, a federal district court in Arizona has held that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) cannot prosecute claims under the FTC Act against a nonprofit educational institution. Late last year, the FTC...more

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Federal Trade Commission Hashes Out Aggressive Interpretation of Data Anonymization: What You Need to Know

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has a long-standing habit of creating legal obligations through blog posts. Recent communications from the FTC by way of its Office of Technology Blog evidence an aggressive expectation...more

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Florida Court is Next to Rule Against FTC’s Non-Compete Ban, But Employers Not Yet in the Clear

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A Florida federal court became the second court in the nation Wednesday to rule that the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed ban on most non-compete agreements cannot be enforced. Chief Judge Timothy Corrigan, from the Middle...more

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Two Recent Federal Court Decisions Conflict with Exception to FTC Non-Compete Ban: Your 3 Steps for Litigating Accrued Non-Compete...

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Even though the FTC’s impending rule that will ban most non-competition agreements specifically carves out claims for violations that accrue before the rule goes into effect – an exception that many federal courts have...more

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FTC Announces Final Rule Banning Fake and False Consumer Reviews and Testimonials

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On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced a Final Rule combatting bogus consumer reviews and testimonials by prohibiting their sale or purchase. The Rule allows FTC lawyers to strengthen enforcement, seek...more

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