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GRIP Q&A: FTC and DOJ sticks with 2023 merger guidelines
Michelle Mantine and Courtney Bedell Averbach analyze what this means for businesses and assess potential antitrust regulation developments under President Trump.
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FDIC seeks a rollback of bank merger rule
The FDIC Board of Directors just approved a proposal to rescind the agency’s 2024 Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions.
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CMA head says regulator will interfere in fewer global deals in the future
UK regulators are under increasing pressure from the government to cut red tape and prioritise economic growth.
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Kroger-Albertsons merger blocked; Albertsons sues
A federal judge ruled that the merger would undermine competition. In a lawsuit, Albertsons claimed Kroger failed to do its due diligence.
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UK competition regulator asserts global presence in annual report
Ten years on from its formation, the CMA’s profile is higher than ever.
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EU launches first in-depth investigation under Foreign Subsidies Regulation
First test case for the EC’s new investigation power demonstrates that FSR can create a level playing field between EU and non EU companies.
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US OCC to offer more transparency into bank merger reviews
OCC proposed new regulations to address criticism of regulator opacity in handling deals.
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DOJ and FTC release 2023 Merger Guidelines
New guidelines finalized by the DOJ and FTC on Monday will operate to scrutinize mergers in highly concentrated markets.