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Failing to comply with premerger document disclosure rules can lead to civil and criminal penalties for companies and their executives.

Crowell attorneys attended the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) 2024 Consumer Protection Spring Conference in San Francisco, California on May 15.

The Federal Trade Commission recently investigated whether Cole Haan, Inc. violated Section 5 of the FTC Act.

The United States Supreme Court recently announced its decision in Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. v. Reeder-Simco GMC, Inc., No. 04-905 (Jan. 10, 2006), the Roberts’ Court’s first foray into antitrust law.

Earlier this month, Chemence, Inc., the Ohio maker of Kwikfix, Hammer-Tite and Flash Glue, entered into a settlement with the FTC.

President Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act into law on September 18, 2026, establishing mandatory tariffs of up to 500% on Russian goods and up to 100% on goods from countries that continue to buy Russian energy. The Act targets major importers like China, India, and Turkey, with limited relief mechanisms including natural gas exceptions, presidential waivers, and a 270-day winddown period for entities divesting from Russian operations.

The Ninth Circuit unanimously affirmed a grant of summary judgment for defendants in an antitrust suit involving alleged price-fixing of ATM fees, holding that the plaintiffs were indirect purchasers within the meaning of Illinois Brick Co. v. Illinois, 431 U.S. 720 (1977) and could not satisfy an exception to the "Illinois Brick wall," which deprives indirect purchasers of standing to bring federal antitrust claims.

The US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently held that "failure to warn" claims brought against generic manufacturers of Reglan® (a prescription drug used to treat certain gastric disorders) were not preempted by federal law and could therefore proceed to discovery.

On February 1, 2006, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ("Fifth Circuit") granted North Texas Specialty Physicians' ("NTSP's") January 26, 2006 Emergency Motion for Stay of Final Order of the Federal Trade Commission Pending Judicial Review ("Motion"). The stay will remain in effect 90 days from the date the petition for review was granted, pending further order of the Fifth Circuit.

Companies should begin regularly collecting required data—in particular revenues by North American Industry Classification System code and information about "associates"—in advance of need to file Hart-Scott-Rodino notification.

On September 23, the Hong Kong Competition Commission (HKCC) released a draft of its "Leniency Policy for Undertakings Engaged in Cartel Conduct."

Since President Obama announced Judge Merrick Garland's nomination to the Supreme Court of the United States last Wednesday, March 16, 2016, many have opined on his qualifications as well as the political fight about his confirmation this election year.

Earlier this month, a Massachusetts state trial court judge issued a decision in the matter of Craft Beer Guild LLC d/b/a Craft Brewers Guild v. Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.

District court case could affect implementation of minimum resale price maintenance programs.

The panel asked numerous questions regarding the fact that the transactions at issue in this litigation occurred abroad.

On January 31, 2011, one of the world’s largest reinsurance brokers, Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC, and its former affiliated reinsurer agreed to pay $4.25 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the Connecticut attorney general alleging these companies engaged in a series of conspiracies to create closed reinsurance markets and drive-up reinsurance costs.

On September 24, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission approved final amendments to the Fred Meyer Guides.

Recent antitrust enforcement activity with respect to M&A and Hart-Scott-Rodino highlights the need to remain mindful of other areas under the jurisdiction of the antitrust agencies.