Recently by Vadim Brusser
DOJ’s Suit Against Hedge Fund for HSR Act Violations May Clarify the HSR “Investment-Only” Exemption
On April 4, 2016, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a civil complaint against two ValueAct entities (the ValueAct Funds) and their general partner (collectively, ValueAct), alleging violations of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR).1 The complaint alleges that the ValueAct Funds...
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FTC Increases Thresholds for HSR Filings and Interlocking Directorates: Nearly $1 Billion Impact for HSR Notifications
On January 15, 2015, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced revisions to the jurisdictional thresholds for the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act), which will become effective on February 20, 2015, and apply to transactions consummated on or after that date....
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