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Published on Jan 24, 2025

FTC has bipartisan support to continue antitrust cases

The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is likely to have bipartisan support to keep filing cases to block anticompetitive mergers under the Trump administration, said Henry Liu, the outgoing director of the agency’s Bureau of Competition. Article …

Source: Financial Post - Center-right
Published on Jan 24, 2025

PHILLIP BELL: There’s One Merger Trump’s FTC Shouldn’t Hesitate To Approve

The United States has long been the “Land of Opportunity.” That has been true since our founding and remained through different epochs of political change and social turmoil. During the past few years, however, that opportunity has been tempered by the …

Source: The Daily Caller - Right-wing
Published on Jan 24, 2025

'Unthinkable': Trump FTC chair shuts down public comments on corporate pricing tactics

U.S. President Donald Trump's Federal Trade Commission chair began his stint at the helm of the key agency this week by shutting down requests for public comment on corporate surveillance pricing and other exploitative tactics that were a focus of the …

Source: AlterNet - Left-wing
Published on Jan 24, 2025

FTC Announces 2025 HSR Thresholds and Filing Fees as Challenges to New HSR Rules Loom

On January 10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced revised notification thresholds and filing fees under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR Act), as required by Section 7A of the Clayton Act. If a proposed merger, acquisition of stock, assets or …

Source: JD Supra - Label Pending
Published on Jan 23, 2025

FTC Announces Revised HSR Filing Fees, Thresholds, Penalties, and Interlocking Directorate Thresholds for 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced the new filing fees, along with the annual adjustment to jurisdictional thresholds under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (“HSR”), as amended. The filing fee thresholds will apply to …

Source: JD Supra - Label Pending
Published on Jan 23, 2025

FTC Settlement Proposes Consent Order to Monitor Private Equity Firm Welsh Carson’s Acquisitions Plans

We previously reported on the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit against U.S. Anesthesia Partners (USAP) and the private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (Welsh Carson). In the lawsuit, the FTC alleges that Welsh Carson, through its …

Source: JD Supra - Label Pending
Published on Jan 23, 2025

How FTC, Welsh Carson Settlement Could Signal Private Equity Enforcement Under New Administration

The Federal Trade Commission's settlement agreement with Welsh, Carson, Anderson and Stowe highlighted the difference in perspective on private equity antitrust enforcement between the agency's outgoing and incoming chair. While FTC commissioners …

Source: HealthLeaders - Tennessee - Label Pending
Published on Jan 23, 2025

The Trump White House could lead to more hospital mergers

President Donald Trump’s return to the White House could spur an increase in the number of hospital mergers and acquisitions. Analysts expect federal regulators under Trump to exercise less scrutiny on deals than President Joe Biden’s administration. Biden …

Source: Chief Healthcare Executive - Label Pending
Published on Jan 23, 2025

FTC Seeks Public Comments on Enbridge Inc.’s Petition to Set Aside 2017 Order

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a petition by Enbridge Inc. requesting that the Commission reopen and set aside a final consent order issued in 2017 regarding Enbridge’s merger with energy infrastructure company Spectra Energy …

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Published on Jan 22, 2025

FTC Announces 2025 HSR Notification Threshold and Filing Fee Increases

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the annual revisions to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (HSR Act) thresholds and HSR filing fees, which will become effective on February 21, 2025. The revised thresholds will apply to any …

Source: National Law Review - Neutral
Published on Jan 22, 2025

FTC Takes Another Shot at Private Equity Roll-Ups

At the end of the Biden administration, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson, and Stowe, and several of its affiliates (Welsh Carson), resolving what the FTC dubbed “a multi-year …

Source: JD Supra - Label Pending
Published on Jan 22, 2025

FTC could be more amenable to grocery M&A under Trump, experts say

With a new chair appointed by President Donald Trump now in place and a second Republican commissioner appointee awaiting Senate confirmation, the Federal Trade Commission is likely to be more receptive to deals between supermarket operators than it was …

Source: Grocery Dive - Label Pending
Published on Jan 22, 2025

FTC Announces Significant Increases to the 2025 HSR Reporting Thresholds

On Jan. 10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced significant increases to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) premerger notification thresholds for 2025.[1] The FTC also updated the filing fee schedule to reflect these increased thresholds. The …

Source: National Law Review - Neutral
Published on Jan 21, 2025

FTC Announces Annual Changes to U.S. HSR Thresholds with Highest Filing Fees Now $2.39 Million

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the annual changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act notification and filing fee thresholds, expected to go into effect in February 2025. The FTC is required by law to revise the jurisdictional thresholds …

Source: JD Supra - Label Pending
Published on Jan 21, 2025

FTC and DOJ Issue New Guidelines on Labor-Related Practices

Hot on the heels of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) announcement of a policy statement regarding application of the antitrust laws to gig workers, the FTC and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued joint guidelines outlining how the agencies will …

Source: Lexology - Neutral
Published on Jan 21, 2025

Global merger control trends and outlook 2024/2025

Our latest edition explores the top merger control trends across the EU, US, UK, Middle East and Australia, and the outlook for 2025. EU and US merger control enforcement: quo vadis? In the EU, Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager's mandate as …

Source: JD Supra - Label Pending
Published on Jan 20, 2025

Biden's US FTC chair to resign commission in coming weeks, memo says

WASHINGTON :Lina Khan, who headed the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under former President Joe Biden until Monday, will resign from the commission in the coming weeks, she told staff in a memo. Khan was an aggressive enforcer of antitrust law, challenging …

Source: Channel News Asia - Pro-Government
Published on Jan 20, 2025

Lina Khan’s last-minute moves spark strong rebuke from Trump’s FTC chair

Simone Del Rosario: It’s a new era in Washington and we’re not just talking about a change in the Oval Office. David Rubenstein: Hope springs eternal in the business community, of course, because I think many people in the business community were not happy …

Source: Straight Arrow News - Neutral
Published on Jan 20, 2025

US FTC Finalizes Agreement with Chevron, Hess on Merger Concerns

The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an agreement that bars Hess Corp.’s chief executive from holding a board position at Chevron Corp., to settle antitrust concerns surrounding the companies’ merger. The competition regulator …

Source: Rigzone - Neutral

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Published on January 24, 2025 - 02:36 GMT

FTC Grants Chairman Ferguson Authority to Comply with President Trump’s Orders to End DEI

The Federal Trade Commission approved a motion to give Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson authority needed to comply with President Trump’s executive orders ending DEI across the federal government. On Wednesday, Chairman Ferguson announced a series of actions …

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Published on January 23, 2025 - 02:03 GMT

FTC Chairman Ferguson Announces that DEI is Over at the FTC

Today, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson announced that the agency is delivering on the promise that President Trump made to the American people and issued the following statement: DEI is a scourge on our institutions. It denies to all …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy

Published on January 23, 2025 - 02:03 GMT

FTC Seeks Public Comments on Enbridge Inc.’s Petition to Set Aside 2017 Order

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a petition by Enbridge Inc. requesting that the Commission reopen and set aside a final consent order issued in 2017 regarding Enbridge’s merger with energy infrastructure company Spectra Energy …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy
Published on January 22, 2025 - 16:23 GMT

FTC Sends More Than $5 Million in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Bogus Debt Relief Scheme

The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $5 million in refunds to consumers harmed by a deceptive credit card debt relief scheme known as ACRO Services. The FTC filed a lawsuit in November 2022 against ACRO Services, which operated under multiple …

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Published on January 22, 2025 - 16:23 GMT

Andrew N. Ferguson Takes Over as FTC Chairman

Andrew N. Ferguson was officially designated as Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission by President Trump on Monday, January 20, 2025. “I am honored that President Trump chose me to lead the Federal Trade Commission,” said Chairman Ferguson. “Under the …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy
Published on January 18, 2025 - 22:50 GMT

FTC Releases Summary of Key Accomplishments

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan released a summary of the agency’s key accomplishments over the last four years that have improved Americans’ everyday lives and stopped illegal consolidation that raises prices and hampers innovation. These …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy
Published on January 18, 2025 - 04:17 GMT

FTC Approves Final Order in Chevron-Hess Deal

The Federal Trade Commission today finalized a consent order that resolves antitrust concerns surrounding Chevron Corporation’s acquisition of oil producer Hess Corporation. The final consent order settles charges brought by the FTC in September 2024. …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy
Published on January 18, 2025 - 04:15 GMT

FTC Approves Final Order in Exxon-Pioneer Deal

The Federal Trade Commission today finalized a consent order that resolves antitrust concerns surrounding Exxon Mobil Corporation’s (Exxon) acquisition of oil producer Pioneer Natural Resources. The final consent order settles FTC charges first announced …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy

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Published on January 25, 2025 - 02:00 GMT

The Chocolate Room in Brooklyn Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary

Innovative chocolate café taps star chef Vicki Wells, a five-time winner on "Iron Chef America” BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Having been praised in O Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The New York …

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Published on January 25, 2025 - 00:03 GMT

Concierge Auctions Makes History at Arizona Car Week: 100% of Lots Sold, Over $230M in Bids Across Two Days of Auctions

Day one saw real estate sell live for the first time on RM Sotheby's stage; Day two earns a new record for total number of bids placed on a single lot. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concierge Auctions is …

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Published on January 24, 2025 - 23:42 GMT

HUM Rideshare Shakes Up Rideshare with Full Fare Retention and Transparency

HUM Rideshare transforms the rideshare industry with a private ride model that lets drivers retain all fares, a new standard for the future of transportation. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HUM Rideshare has …

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Published on January 24, 2025 - 21:35 GMT

Jax & Cali Unveils Refreshed Website and Blog, Offering Expanded Resources for Pet Wellness

Jax & Cali launches a new website & blog! Discover expanded resources for your pet's wellness and top-tier grooming products. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jax & Cali, a leading provider of …

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Published on January 24, 2025 - 20:18 GMT

SkinGenuity Welcomes Susan Frey as VP of Sales

LARGO, FL, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SkinGenuity, LLC, a global innovator of targeted regenerative medicine solutions, is pleased to announce it’s hired Susan Frey as Vice President of Sales. SkinGenuity …

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Published on January 24, 2025 - 20:10 GMT

A. Soliani Brings Timeless Italian Leather Shoes for Women to the U.S. Market

Introducing handcrafted Italian leather shoes for women in the U.S., blending traditional craftsmanship with modern designs for everyday style and comfort. NY, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fashion enthusiasts and quality …

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Published on January 24, 2025 - 19:53 GMT

InventionHome® Product Developer Creates V-Shaped Barrier that Prevents Pets from Chewing Carpet and Rug Corners

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Claudia K. of Harriman, TN is the creator of the Rug Pet-Chew Guard, a rubber or plastic barrier that protects the corners and edges of rugs and carpets from being chewed by …

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Published on January 24, 2025 - 19:26 GMT

Aire Serv of Southern Maine Prepares for Industry-Wide Transition to Mandatory R-454B Refrigerant

HOLLIS, ME, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aire Serv of Southern Maine, a leader in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services, is ready to support customers through the HVAC industry’s mandatory transition …

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Published on January 24, 2025 - 19:02 GMT

Holabird's huge, four-day Desert Riches Auction, Jan. 31-Feb. 3, features over 2,100 lots in many collecting categories

The categories include mining, gold, numismatics, scripophily, Native Americana, railroadiana, philatelic and Americana. Day 4 will be a timed-only session. RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Holabird Western …

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Published on January 24, 2025 - 18:26 GMT

Bonita Bowls Offers Affordable Franchise Opportunities in the Booming Smoothie Bowl Market

Bonita Bowls is redefining healthy fast-casual dining with an affordable franchise model and low startup costs LA GRANGE, IL, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- La Grange, IL – Bonita Bowls, a thriving fast-casual restaurant …

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Published on January 24, 2025 - 18:25 GMT

PopTopT Golf Tee Earns Golf Test USA’s Seal of Excellence and PGA Endorsement

Revolutionary golf tees win PGA Pro endorsement and Seal of Excellence for innovative new two-piece design CA, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PopTopT, a patented two-piece golf tee designed to enhance drive performance, …

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Published on January 24, 2025 - 18:20 GMT

Momcozy to Launch Ultra-Slim Air 1 Breast Pump in Q1 2025 with Innovative Technology for Easier Pumping

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As modern moms juggle careers, parenting, and personal aspirations, the demand for efficiency, portability, and comfort has never been greater. Traditional breast pumps are …

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Published on January 24, 2025 - 18:02 GMT

Harmony Junction Recovery: Alcohol & Drug Rehab, Orange County Introduces Cocaine Rehab in a Serene Setting with ...

Lake Forest, California – Harmony Junction Recovery: Alcohol & Drug Rehab, Orange County, a full-service substance abuse and mental health treatment center in Southern California, is pleased to announce its new specialist cocaine rehab that is offered …

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Published on January 24, 2025 - 17:54 GMT

Bonita Bowls Expands with Two New Locations in La Grange and Downtown Wheaton

Bonita Bowls is bringing its healthy, delicious menu to La Grange in February 2025 and Downtown Wheaton in Summer 2025, expanding its community reach. LA GRANGE, IL, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bonita Bowls, a fast- …

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Published on January 24, 2025 - 17:37 GMT

ModWash Welcomes New Vice Presidents to Lead Key Operations

ModWash welcomes new VPs, bringing expertise to enhance operations and drive the company's mission of exceptional service. CHATTANOOGA, TN, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ModWash Expands Leadership Team with New Vice …

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Published on January 24, 2025 - 17:33 GMT

Magnólias Ultra-Luxe Triplex Penthouse em São Paulo, Brasil, será vendida em leilão pela Sotheby's Concierge Auctions

Situada em um cobiçado complexo brasileiro, a propriedade será leiloada em cooperação com Patricia Dias, da Bossa Nova Sotheby's International Real Estate SãO PAULO, SãO PAULO ESTADO, BRAZIL, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A luxuosa …

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Published on January 24, 2025 - 17:09 GMT

Disposable Cups Market 2025 Trends : Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2024 to 2033., Claims AMR

The disposable cups market is segmented into type, end-use, distribution channel, and region. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global disposable cups market size was valued at $12.5 billion in 2023 and …

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Published on January 24, 2025 - 17:07 GMT

Magnólias Ultra-Luxe Triplex Penthouse in São Paulo, Brazil To Sell at Auction via Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions

Set in a coveted Brazilian complex, the property is set to auction in cooperation with Patricia Dias of Bossa Nova Sotheby’s International Realty NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The luxurious 26th Floor …

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Published on January 24, 2025 - 16:42 GMT

The Rise & Rotate 202" TV by YOLO TV Installed at a Southern California Estate

An Outdoor TV that Rises 6 feet off the ground, unfolds and turns 360 degrees. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YOLO TV is proud to introduce The Rise & Rotate, a welcoming addition to our line of luxury …

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Published on January 24, 2025 - 16:36 GMT

Rehabs of America Launches Online Directory to Help San Diego Residents Find the Right Addiction Treatment

Lake Forest, California – Rehabs of America, a prominent independent organization dedicated to simplifying the search for mental health and addiction treatment, is thrilled to announce the launch of its online drug rehab directory for San Diego residents. …

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