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Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 05.03.13

Tune in this Sunday to Government Contracting Weekly (7 am, WUSA Channel 9) to hear Crowell & Moring's own Angela Styles and Amy O'Sullivan discuss several key topics of interest, including sequestration (and its impacts on bid protests and the M&A market) and reactions to the new small business legislation, that will be given greater attention at our 29th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, May 15th and 16th at the Renaissance Hotel in D.C. 


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Client Alert | 4 min read | 07.02.25

FTC Orders Divestitures in Retail Fuel Outlet Deal and Signals a Return to More Standard Remedy Discussions

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....