Hart-Scott-Rodino

FTC Releases Study of Big-Tech Mergers
Risk & Compliance

FTC Releases Study of Big-Tech Mergers

The report found that 616 deals of more than $1 million flew "under the radar" of antitrust reporting requirements between 2010 and 2019.
By Matthew Heller | September 16, 2021
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Capital One CEO Fined for Antitrust Violations
Risk & Compliance

Capital One CEO Fined for Antitrust Violations

The FTC says Richard Fairbank failed to comply with requirements of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act when he acquired Capital One shares in 2018.
By Matthew Heller | September 2, 2021
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Cannabis Operator Nixes Deal, Fires CFO
People

Cannabis Operator Nixes Deal, Fires CFO

MedMen is opting out of a transaction with Pharmacann as it increases its focus on profitability, says CEO Adam Bierman.
By Vincent Ryan | October 8, 2019
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Antitrust Review: Navigating the Challenges of a ‘Second Request’
Risk Management

Antitrust Review: Navigating the Challenges of a ‘Second Request’

When an M&A transaction is flagged for a deeper regulatory review, the buyer and seller may be faced with significant challenges.
By Vincent Ryan | September 6, 2019
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Third Point Fined Over Antitrust Violations
Risk & Compliance

Third Point Fined Over Antitrust Violations

The activist fund allegedly failed to comply with premerger notification rules before acquiring stock in DowDuPont two years ago.
By Matthew Heller | August 29, 2019
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Canon, Toshiba Fined Over Antitrust Violations
Risk & Compliance

Canon, Toshiba Fined Over Antitrust Violations

The companies allegedly structured a deal so it would not be delayed by U.S. pre-merger notification laws.
By Matthew Heller | June 11, 2019
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Activist Fund Fined $11M on Antitrust Charges
Risk & Compliance

Activist Fund Fined $11M on Antitrust Charges

ValueAct failed to notify regulators that it purchased stock in Baker Hughes and Halliburton after the two companies proposed a merger, says the DOJ.
By Matthew Heller | July 13, 2016
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Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: Not Just about M&A Activity
Regulation

Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: Not Just about M&A Activity

Equity grants could trigger financial penalties for executives and directors.
By Andrew Liazos | February 13, 2012
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