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The FTC Adopts New Premerger Notification Rules Implementing The Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act

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On October 10th, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unanimously approved the first significant revisions to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act premerger notification regime since its inception over 40 years ago.

United StatesAntitrust/Competition Law
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On October 10th, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unanimously approved the first significant revisions to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act premerger notification regime since its inception over 40 years ago.1 The Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") also endorsed the new rules ("Final Rule").2 The Final Rule will not only substantially increase the complexity of filings and the time required to prepare them, but also the burden and costs borne by reporting parties. Unless enjoined by a federal court, these rules will likely go into effect mid-January 2025 (90 days after publication in the Federal Register). The FTC will publish compliance guidance in advance of the Final Rule's effective date.

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