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New HSR Rules Scheduled to Go Into Effect on February 10, 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

On November 12, that rulemaking was published in the Federal Register, making the effective date for the new rules February 10, 2025. In October, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unanimously voted to finalize changes to the premerger notification form and rules implementing the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act. By: King & Spalding

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M&A Outlook: AI & PE are the Big Stories for 2025 Dealmaking

Deal Lawyers

According to Dykema’s “20th Annual M&A Outlook Survey”, the big stories for 2025 are the burgeoning use of AI in the deal process and an expectation that private equity will lead a resurgence in deals next year.

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10 SMART Goals for Legal Operations Professionals in 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

Targeted, Actionable SMART Goals to Help Your Team Drive Greater Efficiency, Compliance, and Strategic Value - We’ve known for a while that legal operations teams are a strategic partner to the wider business, but thanks to research from organizations like McKinsey & Company, the legal ops function has gained more recognition as a core hub in corporate (..)

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Countdown to 2025: New HSR Premerger Disclosure Rules

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or the “Commission”) has announced a final rule (the “Final Rule”) significantly expanding the premerger notification and reporting requirements under the Hart‑Scott‑Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the “HSR Act”).

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Winning at M&A in 2025: The Insider’s Playbook

JD Supra: Mergers

As an avid Red Sox fan and former Los Angeles resident who often attended Dodgers games, I may still be basking in the Yankees’ loss in the World Series. Whatever the reason, I can’t help but draw parallels between the game of baseball and the world of M&A.

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New HSR Form to Take Effect February 10, 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

On November 12, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published its Final Rule and Statement of Basis and Purpose amending the Premerger Notification and Report Form filed for transactions reported under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (“HSR Act”). By: Vedder Price

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New HSR Rules Take Effect on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

As we reported in October, the Federal Trade Commission, with the concurrence of the United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division, have issued revised Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification rules.