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Darren E. Ray
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May 06, 2026

No Longer Abstract: The DOJ’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Reaches its First Settlement

In the first case resolution under the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ’s”) Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Resolution, the DOJ settled with International Business Machines Corporation (“IBM”) for…
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Jan 30, 2026

Seal the Valve, But Not the Deal: Court Blocks Edwards Lifesciences’ Pre Commercial Merger

A recent federal district court decision in FTC v. Edwards Lifesciences adds another win to U.S. enforcers’ efforts to apply traditional antitrust principles to mergers involving early‑stage or…
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Jan 12, 2026

DOJ Reportedly Launches Investigations into Government Contractors’ DEI Programs

Building upon prior statements and positions on the issue, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has reportedly opened investigations into federal government contractors and grant recipients with…
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Sep 30, 2025

Blocking Their Own Shot: FTC’s Recent Arguments Could Impact If and How FTC Investigations Are Conducted

In Media Matters v. Federal Trade Commission, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suggested that issues surrounding the scope, validity, and enforceability of a civil investigative demand (CID) should…
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Jul 11, 2025

Follow the Rules to Make the Rules: 8th Circuit Vacates “Click-to-Cancel” Rule

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a per curiam opinion vacating the FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Rule based on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s failure to comply with a procedural…
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Apr 16, 2025

Mark Meador’s Confirmation Unlikely to Lead to Major Changes at the FTC

On Thursday, April 10, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Mark Meador as a Commissioner of the FTC. Previously, it was expected that Meador’s confirmation would lead to significant changes at the FTC,…
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Mar 21, 2025

Embrace Tradition, Reject Modernity? Recent FTC and DOJ Deal Challenges Show Preference for Traditional Antitrust Theories of Harm

Both the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division have now brought cases challenging deals under President Trump’s administration. In many respects, the…
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Jan 10, 2025

FTC Secures Record-Breaking Gun-Jumping Fine, Opines on Buyer’s Right to Approve Transactions and Lack of Diligence Controls

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) sent a firm message—unlawful coordination of merging businesses prior to the closing under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements (“HSR”) Act will be…
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