FTC-PR-240122-3 (Jan. 22, 2024) FTC Announces 2024 Update of Size of Transaction Thresholds for Premerger Notification Filings The Federal Trade Commission has approved revised jurisdictional thresholds and a revised filing fee schedule under the Hart‑Scott‑Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. Section 7A(a)(2) of the Act requires the Commission to revise the jurisdictional thresholds annually, […]
Category: Agency Rules
Agency Rules refer to the regulations and guidelines established by governmental agencies to manage specific areas of public policy and administration. Agency Rules are created to enforce laws and ensure compliance within their jurisdictions, such as environmental protection, public health, or financial oversight. When agencies need to adapt to new circumstances, technological advancements, or shifts in policy priorities, they may update or amend these rules. Changes can involve new regulations, the modification of existing rules, or the elimination of outdated provisions, all aimed at improving efficiency, addressing emerging issues, or aligning with legislative updates. This process often involves public notice and comment periods, allowing stakeholders to provide input before final implementation.
FTC-PR-240112-1 (Jan. 12, 2024) FTC Announces 2024 Jurisdictional Threshold Updates for Interlocking Directorates The Federal Trade Commission has approved revised jurisdictional thresholds for Section 8 of the Clayton Act, which prohibits interlocking directorates. For 2024, thresholds under Section 8 of the Act that trigger prohibitions on certain interlocking memberships on corporate boards of directors are $48,559,000 for Section 8(a)(l) […]
FTC-PR-240111-2 (Jan. 11, 2024) FTC Publishes Inflation-Adjusted Civil Penalty Amounts for 2024 The Federal Trade Commission has adjusted the maximum civil penalty dollar amounts for violations of 16 provisions of law the FTC enforces, as required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. The Act directs agencies to implement annual […]