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Paul A. Barrs
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Feb 23, 2026

HSR in Flux: New Filing Requirements Collide with Federal Court Ruling

On February 12, 2026, a federal district court in the Eastern District of Texas vacated the Federal Trade Commission’s new Hart‑Scott‑Rodino Act premerger notification form, concluding that in its…
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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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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 14, 2025

FTC Announces 2025 HSR Act Thresholds and Filing Fee Schedule

The Federal Trade Commission announced the annual revised thresholds for merger notifications under the Hart Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (“HSR Act”). The thresholds are…
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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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