At long last, we have a rule. On October 10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unanimously issued a final rule updating the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR Act) premerger notification process (the Final Rule). The Final...more
In February of this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) brought an administrative complaint to block Kroger Company’s $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons Companies, Inc., citing antitrust concerns. On August 19, 2024,...more
8/30/2024
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced the launch of “an easily accessible online portal for the public to report health care...more
4/23/2024
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing to block the proposed $24.6 billion merger between supermarket giants Kroger and ACI, the parent company of Albertsons and Safeway, among other brands. The FTC has initiated two...more
3/13/2024
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