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The Blog of Reason, published by Wiggin and Dana LLP, focuses on legal developments primarily in antitrust, unfair trade practices, business torts, and consumer protection law. It covers topics such as merger remedies, enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice, noncompete agreements, and regulatory compliance. The blog also addresses state-specific antitrust statutes and case law, particularly in Connecticut, and discusses practical implications for clients in healthcare, technology, and other industries. It provides updates on litigation, regulatory changes, and enforcement trends relevant to corporate clients and legal practitioners.
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New DOJ Safe Harbor Policy Aims to Incentivize Timely Disclosure of Criminal Misconduct Discovered During Mergers and Acquisitions
On October 4, 2023, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco announced the Department of Justice’s new Mergers & Acquisitions Safe Harbor Policy.[1] The policy aims to incentivize timely disclosures of misconduct uncovered during the M&A process by providing a…
The Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. DOJ Antitrust Division during the Biden Administration Have Significantly Ramped Up Antitrust Enforcement: Non-Antitrust Lawyers Beware!
Senior Counsel Robert M. Langer and Michael A. Kurs of Pullman & Comley have co-authored an article titled, “The Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. DOJ Antitrust Division during the Biden Administration Have Significantly Ramped Up Antitrust Enforcement: Non-Antitrust Lawyers…
The FTC has Recently Substantially Elevated its Focus upon Both Private Equity and Interlocking Directorates
On August 16, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it has settled, via a proposed consent order, a pending antitrust investigation into a proposed acquisition in which a private equity firm, Quantum Energy Partners (“Quantum”), was integrally involved with…
FTC Proposes Dramatic Changes to HSR Premerger Filings, as Agencies Unveil New Merger Guidelines
On October 10, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced its final rules with respect to Premerger Notification under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act of 1976 (as amended) (“HSR”). The final rules formalize what will be the largest change to premerger…
The FTC Has Revised Its Endorsement and Testimonial Guides
On June 29, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published the final version of its revised “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”[1], hereinafter (“Guides”). For the purposes of the Guides, it is important to…
The FTC to Vigorously Enforce The Robinson-Patman Act
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced its intention to ramp up enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA), a Great Depression era anti-price discrimination law. Neither the FTC nor the DOJ has significantly enforced the RPA for several decades. This…
US DOJ Antitrust Division Withdraws Safety Zones
The United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced on February 3, 2023, that it has withdrawn from three guidance documents, issued in 1993, 1996 and 2011. The reason given was that the guidance documents were deemed “obsolete.”
The most…
2022 M&A End Year Report
As we continue in another year of growth, we want to assure you that we are here to provide timely, cost effective and thoughtful legal counsel to a diverse client base. Attached is our M&A practice year end review. We…
Senior Counsel Robert M. Langer Authors the Connecticut Chapter of a Treatise Dedicated to State Consumer Protection Law
Senior Counsel Robert M. Langer has authored the Connecticut state chapter of the first edition of State Consumer Protection Law, a treatise published by the ABA’s Antitrust Law Section. Partners Steven B. Malech and Joseph Merschman both contributed to the Connecticut chapter…