2-for-1: The Price of New Regulations under the Trump Administration
Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 01.31.17
On January 30, 2017, President Trump issued an Executive Order informing agencies that “for every one new regulation issued, at least two prior regulations” must “be identified for elimination.” Details of this are discussed more fully in our blog post. According to the Order, guidance on implementation will be forthcoming from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
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Client Alert | 4 min read | 07.02.25
Merger consent orders are back at the FTC, and the FTC’s most recent action showcases how the current leadership is analyzing divestiture proposals. Last week, the FTC approved a proposed consent agreement in Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.’s (ACT) acquisition of retail fuel outlets from Giant Eagle, Inc. that paired standard retail divestitures with a “prior notice” requirement that ACT notify the agency of future acquisitions in certain markets regardless of size. This FTC has signaled greater acceptance of remedies than the prior administration, and this most recent consent puts that on display, with Commissioner Meador providing merging parties guidance on designing effective remedies.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 07.02.25
USPTO's Upcoming Changes to the Accelerated Examination Program
Client Alert | 2 min read | 07.01.25
DoD Establishes New DOGE Approval Process for ITC&MS and A&AS Contracts