A Hollywood union’s recent amendments to its union rules has sparked federal antitrust lawsuits by talent agencies. The Writers Guild of America (WGA), a labor union and the exclusive collective bargaining representative for writers in the entertainment industry, recently instituted
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Antitrust Alert, published by McDermott Will & Emery, focuses on developments and issues in antitrust law and competition policy. The blog covers topics such as antitrust compliance, enforcement actions by government agencies, merger and acquisition scrutiny, noncompete agreements, healthcare transactions, and competitor collaborations. It also addresses regulatory trends, litigation strategies, and policy advocacy related to antitrust matters. The content is aimed at helping businesses and legal professionals understand risks, regulatory expectations, and practical steps to manage antitrust concerns across various industries.
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DOJ and Merging Parties Agree on Unprecedented Arbitration Procedure to Resolve Merger Challenge
WHAT HAPPENED:
- On September 4, 2019, the US Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division (DOJ) sued to block Novelis Inc.’s proposed $2.6 billion acquisition of Aleris Corporation.
- DOJ alleged that the transaction would combine two of only four North American producers
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FTC Settlement Agreement Demonstrates Commissioners’ Competing Views on Merger Non-Competes
What Happened
- DTE and Enbridge’s natural gas pipeline joint venture, Nexus, agreed to purchase the Generation Pipeline (Generation).
- Generation was owned by a group of sellers including North Coast Gas Transmission (North Coast).
- Generation’s primary asset is a 23-mile pipeline
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EU Competition Commissioner Vestager Nominated for a Second Term – a Tale of Two Hats
By David Henry
What Happened:
On 10 September 2019, European Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen nominated Margrethe Vestager as Competition Commissioner for a second consecutive term. As part of a structural shake-up of the Commission, involving the institution of eight Vice-Presidents, three…
Antitrust M&A Snapshot | US Agencies Aggressive While the EC Publishes Report on Competition Policy for the Digital Era
The second quarter of 2019 proved to be a busy season for antitrust matters. In the United States, agencies continued to be aggressive and blocked transactions or required significant remedies. They cleared three mergers where divestitures were required; and in…
The Latest: New DOJ Antitrust Division Policy Makes Compliance Programs More Critical than Ever
What Happened:
- Last week, the Antitrust Division reported that it has changed its Justice Manual to state that it will consider antitrust compliance at the charging stage in criminal antitrust investigations, instead of waiting for plea negotiation or the sentencing
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The Latest: Health Care Transactions Will Require Advance Notice to Washington State AG
What Happened:
- On May 7, 2019, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington State signed House Bill 1607 into law. The law goes into effect for transactions closing after January 1, 2020, and requires advance notice to the Washington Attorney General (AG)
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The Latest: Changes Coming to Revenue Reporting for HSR Filings
What Happened:
- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ), approved amendments to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Rules and the instructions for completing the HSR Form.
- After the amendments take effect on September
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Antitrust Enforcement Update: Spotlight on Physician Transactions
At both the state and federal level, antitrust enforcement agencies continue to pursue successful challenges to physician practice transactions. This article summarizes two recent enforcement actions, as well as a new state law that requires prior notice of healthcare provider transactions.…
Cartel Snapshot: Mid-Year Update
2019 MID-YEAR UPDATE
The Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division announced three new investigations and several developments in its other investigations, including new investigations in the commercial flooring industry, online auctions for surplus government equipment and insulation installation contracts. The…