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USA - June 20 2012
In a recent decision, the Seventh Circuit sharply limited the ability of shareholders to bring derivative suits for possible violations of section 8 of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. § 19 (2006), which prohibits interlocking directors and officers between competitors.
USA - January 27 2012
The Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) has revised the jurisdictional and filing fee thresholds of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the “HSR Act”) and the Premerger Notification Rules (the “Rules”).
USA - January 6 2012
The Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (“HSR Act”) requires parties intending to acquire voting securities, assets or certain non-corporate interests to notify the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division (“DOJ”), and to observe certain waiting periods, if the HSR filing thresholds are met.
USA - July 15 2011
On July 7, 2011, The Federal Trade Commission, with the concurrence of the Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, Department of Justice (together, the “Agencies”), issued final rules amending the Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger Notification Rules (the “Rules”), the Premerger Notification and Report Form (the “HSR Form”) and associated instructions.
USA - January 25 2011
The Federal Trade Commission (the "FTC") has revised the jurisdictional and filing fee thresholds of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the "HSR Act") and the Premerger Notification Rules (the "Rules").
