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ARTICLE · 16 MARCH 2011

Hart-Scott-Rodino Filings Increased 63% In 2010

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On February 15, 2011, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice published their Hart‑Scott‑Rodino Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2010 for the period from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010.

United StatesAntitrust/Competition Law
Barry Reingold
Barry Reingold
Betsy Kristoferson
Betsy Kristoferson

On February 15, 2011, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice published their Hart‑Scott‑Rodino Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2010 for the period from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010. The Annual Report summarizes Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice actions conducted under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, or HSR Act, in fiscal year 2010. The number of filings in fiscal 2010 increased by 63% over the number of filings in 2009, after two consecutive years in which the number of filings reported to the agencies had declined.

This Update provides key highlights of the Annual Report and offers practical advice.

The Annual Report Shows a Slight Decrease in Investigations

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