On Thursday, April 18, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), and the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) announced the launch of an online portal that allows the public to report potential health care antitrust violations.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking under the Bank Merger Act to Increase Transparency
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC) released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) seeking to “increase the transparency of the standards that apply to the agency’s review of business combinations involving national banks and Federal savings associations.” The NPR includes several amendments to the procedures for reviewing proposed bank mergers under the Bank Merger Act (BMA).
FTC Announces 2024 Thresholds Under HSR Act and Clayton Act
The Federal Trade Commission has announced revisions to HSR Act and Clayton Act Section 8 thresholds, which are indexed annually in alignment with prior year economic activity. The article identifies the adjustments that are likely to be the most relevant to our clients and reiterates several important practice tips.