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FTC issues its annual revisions to HSR and interlocking directorate

On Jan. 10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the annual changes to the notification thresholds for filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (HSR) and certain other values under the HSR rules. The new thresholds will become effective in late February, 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.

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Has Axon dealt another blow to FTC authority?

Last year, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is not authorized to impose civil penalties on parties who violate the FTC Act unless the party is violating a previous cease and order. The ruling took away a major enforcement tool. Now, Axon Enterprises is seeking to attack the entire structure of the FTC while it simultaneously defends its acquisition of VieVu, LLC in administrative court. Continue Reading

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