Private equity has been in the hot seat at the Federal Trade Commission and the […]

#199 What’s New in US Vertical Merger Enforcement? A Look at the UnitedHealth-Change Merger Decision and Beyond
Posted 9 months ago Tagged illumina-grail merger challenge united-change unitedhealth group vertical merger
Vertical mergers present unique doctrinal and economic issues and are rarely challenged in court, so […]
Posted 12 months ago Tagged disruptive innovation disruptor maverick merger analysis
The 2010 FTC/DOJ Horizontal Merger Guidelines indicate that merger review should consider whether a proposed […]

#182 Putting Equity Into Section 8? A Deeper Dive Into What Increased Enforcement Could Mean for Private Equity and Beyond
Posted 1 year ago Tagged acquisitions M&A merger enforcement private equity Section 8
In a time of increased uncertainty surrounding antitrust issues, Section 8 of the Clayton Act […]
Posted 2 years ago Tagged acquisition agency antitrust China enforcement law litigation merger monopoly notification
Merger control in China will likely be reshaped when the relevant law is amended affecting […]
Posted 2 years ago Tagged acquisitions agency analysis antitrust bank financial FinTech merger online banking Reform regulation
U.S. bank mergers are on the rise and so are claims that agencies “rubber stamp” […]
Posted 2 years ago Tagged Antitrust Division consumer welfare standard FTC Killer Acquisitions merger control mergers populism Vertical Mergers
The Trump Administration’s antitrust enforcers were active in challenging mergers on competition grounds. But what […]
Posted 3 years ago Tagged Clayton Act enforcement government litigation merger Sherman Act
U.S. merger enforcement has been active in recent years, involving legal challenges pursued under some […]
Posted 3 years ago Tagged FTC Hart Scott Rodino HSR Killer Acquisitions M&A merger clearance merger control mergers Vertical Mergers
Merger clearance encompasses a major portion of the practice of competition law. What are the […]
Posted 3 years ago Tagged antitrust economics FTC mergers
The editorial staff of Our Curious Amalgam is teaming up with substantive ABA Antitrust Law […]