GAO Repeats Protective Order Warning
Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 04.03.08
In denying the motion for reconsideration of its dismissal of the protest in PWC Logistics Servs. (Mar. 31, 2008) for breach of the protective order by the client retaining for a week protected material and distributing it within the company, GAO repeated that this case is to serve as a warning to other protestors: if the client receives from its attorneys any materials that are marked as subject to protective order, they are immediately to close and return or destroy the materials, and their attorneys are to provide prompt notice of the violation.
Insights
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
