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European Commission Urges Member States to Review Outbound Investments in Three Key Technology Areas

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On January 15, 2025, the European Commission (EC) issued a Recommendation (the Recommendation) urging European Union (EU) Member States to scrutinize their companies' investments in non-EU countries (also referred to as...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

FTC & DOJ Substantially Revise Guidance on Application of Antitrust Laws to Activities Affecting Workers: Trump Administration...

Two working days before the inauguration of President Trump, the federal antitrust agencies have withdrawn the Antitrust Guidance for Human Resource Professionals (2016) (“Guidance Document”), and issued Antitrust Guidelines...more

Perkins Coie

International Trade and National Security Policy Under Trump 2.0

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President-elect Donald Trump’s second term will almost certainly usher in profound changes to U.S. international trade and national security policy....more

Mayer Brown

Europe Daily News, 16 January 2025

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COMPETITION - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11643 - Strabag / HFPS / SRK) - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11790 - Strabag / Becker / WRG KG)...more

Polsinelli

Annual Adjustment of HSR Thresholds Comes at a Time of Uncertainty

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There is a lot of uncertainty in the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR) world. The new rules on what must be included in an HSR filing have been issued and are due to take effect on February 10, 2025, but that could be derailed or...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Ceramtec GMBH v. Coorstek Biocermanics LLC

This case examines the application of trademark functionality doctrine in the medical device industry, specifically addressing whether the pink color of ceramic hip components can be protected as a trademark. The case...more

Baker Donelson

2025 Changes to the HSR Pre-Merger Notification Thresholds, HSR Filing Fees, and Interlocking Directorate Thresholds

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on January 10, 2025, changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act notification thresholds and filing fees. The 2025 HSR reporting threshold will increase from $119.5 million to...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

OIG Approves Pharmaceutical Manufacturer’s Proposed Free Genetic Testing

The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) recently released a favorable advisory opinion, OIG Advisory Opinion No. 24-12 (the “Opinion”) to a pharmaceutical manufacturer (the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

China Merger Control Process Should Remain Navigable Even if Tensions Rise

Even if U.S.-China relations become less predictable after President-elect Trump returns to office, we expect that China’s merger control authority, SAMR, will continue to review and approve most deals, including those...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

RealPage Antitrust Consent Decree Proposed

In August 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and eight states filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against RealPage Inc., alleging that its software was used to unlawfully decrease competition among landlords and maximize...more

Goodwin

DOJ Sues Private Equity Firm KKR & Co. for Violations of HSR Act

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On January 14, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) sued private equity giant KKR & Co. (KKR) for numerous violations of antitrust law, alleging that KKR repeatedly violated its obligations to provide information on its...more

DLA Piper

Supporting the Health of your Healthcare Organization

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Private equity sponsors and their healthcare portfolio companies are expected to ride the tailwind of an M&A rebound. Long-term capital gains tax rates will likely remain unchanged, or possibly drop. As a result, sellers may...more

Morgan Lewis

Update: Council of the European Union Adopts European Forced Labor Regulation

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The Council of the European Union has finally adopted the European Forced Labor Regulation. This regulation aims to eradicate from the European market products made using forced labor. It will enter into force at the end of...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

FTC and DOJ Jointly Issue Antitrust Guidelines Related to Labor

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Practically on the eve of the inauguration, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division (DOJ), jointly issued antitrust guidelines for business activities affecting workers. The FTC's...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 17- Podcasting for Compliance

Welcome to a special podcast series on the Compliance Podcast Network, 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over these 31 days of the series in January 2025, Tom Fox will post a key part of a best practices...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

2025 Year in Preview: Antitrust Trends and Key Decisions in Private Litigation

2025 promises a dynamic and challenging year for businesses as key antitrust cases set new precedent, private antitrust litigation will intensify, and legal battles evolve. In this first installment of the Wilson Sonsini...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: January 17, 2025 – The BitMEX Spanked Yet Again Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance...more

McGlinchey Stafford

SCOTUS: Case Removed on Federal Question Grounds Must Be Remanded if Federal Claim Is Dismissed

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In a seminal opinion, the United States Supreme Court held that a case removed on federal question grounds is properly remanded when the plaintiff amends his or her complaint and dismisses the federal claims. What is the...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

EnforceMintz — Don’t Forget Your Other Regulators: Consumer Protection Enforcement in Health Care Markets

When considering the health care enforcement landscape in 2024 and where it might be headed in 2025, we would be remiss if we did not address the enforcement activities of state and federal agencies beyond those typically...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

What Will the New FTC Do With the Green Guides?

The incoming administration will change the Federal Trade Commission leadership. Chair Lina Khan, whose term has expired, is leaving, making way for a new majority of three Republican Commissioners. Andrew Ferguson will...more

Hogan Lovells

Call in the Merger Cavalry – How new intervention powers are transforming merger control

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The ECJ’s Illumina/Grail judgment has curtailed the Commission’s direct oversight of certain transactions, thereby elevating the need for national "call-in" powers. These call-in regimes, which are proliferating both inside...more

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As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: January 2025

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Welcome to the January 2025 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and...more

Hinch Newman LLP

Business Coaching Program Alert: FTC Proposes Changes to Biz Opp Rule to Deter Deceptive Earnings Claims – Republican...

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On January 13, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it is seeking comment on proposed changes to the Business Opportunity Rule and a proposed new Earnings Claim Rule. According to the FTC, the two, taken...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Trump Administration Expected to Roll Back Biden-Era UDAP Rules

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UDAP has been controversial in the US in the past couple of years. Now that we have a new president and a new Congress, the use of UDAP may change....more

DLA Piper

Tariffs and Trump: Preparing Your Business to Mitigate Duties

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In the months leading up to his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly signaled that he may impose various tariffs on US imports. Further, President-elect Trump has nominated several policymakers known for...more

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