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USA - January 14 2013
On January 10, 2013, the US Federal Trade Commission announced new thresholds relating to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976…
USA - December 6 2012
A new Federal Trade Commission merger consent order raises significant questions about the ability of standard-essential patent (SEP) holders to enforce their intellectual property rights.
USA - June 26 2012
The latest update from the US federal antitrust enforcement agencies is in, and it shows that in fiscal year 2011, there was a significant increase in merger activities and continued aggressive antitrust enforcement by the Obama administration.
USA - May 30 2012
Section 2706 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 ("PPACA" or the "Act") authorizes physicians, hospitals and other health care providers to form Accountable Care Organizations ("ACOs") to work together to manage and coordinate care for Medicare beneficiaries for purposes of the Act's Medicare Shared Savings Program.
USA - January 25 2012
On January 24, 2012, the US Federal Trade Commission announced new thresholds relating to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, 15 U.S.C. § 18a.
