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FTC May Show New M&A Approach in Microsoft Case
FTC May Show New M&A Approach in Microsoft Case
February 01, 2022  |  Regulation

Microsoft’s $70 billion bid for Activision may be reviewed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in what will become its first test to show its...

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5 Ways to Vet New Merchants
5 Ways to Vet New Merchants
January 31, 2022  |  Partnerships

Acquirers have a tough task when it comes merchant adoption of new payments technology. Breaking down the barriers to that adoption can mean making processes...

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The Flip Side of Tougher Merger Rules, Enforcement
The Flip Side of Tougher Merger Rules, Enforcement
January 26, 2022  |  Regulation

Nvidia’s $40 billion deal with Arm may soon fall apart as the parties prepare to quietly abandon the transaction due to increasing antitrust concerns in...

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FTC Seeks to Block $4.4B Lockheed Martin-Aerojet Rocketdyne Deal
FTC Seeks to Block $4.4B Lockheed Martin-Aerojet Rocketdyne Deal
January 26, 2022  |  Legal

Lockheed Martin Corp.’s $4.4 billion deal to purchase the last independent U.S. supplier of missile propulsion is in jeopardy. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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FTC Can Refile Antitrust Case Against Facebook, Judge Rules
FTC Can Refile Antitrust Case Against Facebook, Judge Rules
January 11, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

The Federal Trade Commission will now have another chance to go after its illegal monopolization charges against Facebook, CNBC reported Tuesday (Jan. 11). Get the...

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Sen Lummis’ Christmas Present to Crypto: Clear Regulation in the New Year
Sen Lummis’ Christmas Present to Crypto: Clear Regulation in the New Year
December 27, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Senator Cynthia Lummis plans to give the crypto industry the Christmas present it wants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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US-EU Cooperation on Merger Review Raises Concerns Among Executives
US-EU Cooperation on Merger Review Raises Concerns Among Executives
December 23, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

U.S. executives say they are worried that U.S., U.K. and European Union regulators are scheming to block transactions they dislike, even if they do not strictly fall under their domain. The criticism stems from...

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Food Prices, Labor Shortage, Supply Chain Issues Threaten Restaurant Sales This Winter
Food Prices, Labor Shortage, Supply Chain Issues Threaten Restaurant Sales This Winter
December 01, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

Heading into winter, headwinds across all parts of restaurant operations are coming together to create a perfect blizzard for operators. Between supply chain challenges, consequent...

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FTC Probes Supply Chain Issue, Orders Walmart, Kroger and Wholesalers to Provide Data
FTC Probes Supply Chain Issue, Orders Walmart, Kroger and Wholesalers to Provide Data
November 29, 2021  |  Supply Chain

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been looking into ongoing supply chain issues and will ask nine large retailers, wholesalers and suppliers of consumer goods...

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