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FTC announces changes to HSR Form effective February 2025

FTC announces changes to HSR Form effective February 2025

Antitrust practitioners involved in mergers and acquisitions are familiar with the requirement to submit premerger notification forms to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division.


U.S. Department of Commerce joins COP 29 Climate Conference

U.S. Department of Commerce joins COP 29 Climate Conference

A delegation from the U.S. Department of Commerce is attending the United Nations COP 29 Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22.


Department of Defense outlines strategy for deploying private 5G networks

Department of Defense outlines strategy for deploying private 5G networks

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced its strategy for deploying private fifth-generation (5G) networks at military installations.


Federal Bureau officer faces charges for alleged civil rights violations

Federal Bureau officer faces charges for alleged civil rights violations

A lieutenant from the Federal Bureau of Prisons at U.S. Penitentiary McCreary in Pine Knot, Kentucky, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for civil rights violations.


FTC schedules oral argument on Facebook case

FTC schedules oral argument on Facebook case

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to hear oral arguments in the case concerning Facebook, Inc., identified as Docket No.


Facebook's oral argument scheduled for November

Facebook's oral argument scheduled for November

Facebook is set to participate in an oral argument scheduled for November 12, 2024, as part of Docket No.


Justice Department files lawsuit against UnitedHealth’s acquisition bid for Amedisys

Justice Department files lawsuit against UnitedHealth’s acquisition bid for Amedisys

The United States Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Attorneys General from Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit to prevent UnitedHealth Group's proposed $3.3 billion acquisition of...


Florida eye practice settles fraud claims over cranial ultrasound billing

Florida eye practice settles fraud claims over cranial ultrasound billing

Brandon Eye Associates P.A., an ophthalmology practice in Florida, has agreed to pay $1.3 million to resolve allegations of submitting fraudulent claims for trans-cranial doppler ultrasounds (TCDs).


Defense Secretary Austin visits Indo-Pacific nations for strategic talks

Defense Secretary Austin visits Indo-Pacific nations for strategic talks

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is set to embark on a trip to Australia, the Philippines, Laos, and Fiji this week.


Austin discusses security aid with Ukrainian defense minister amid new escalations

Austin discusses security aid with Ukrainian defense minister amid new escalations

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III engaged in a conversation with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov, focusing on battlefield developments and the status of U.S. security assistance to Ukraine.


Deputy Secretary Hicks hosts classified meeting with Defense Business Board

Deputy Secretary Hicks hosts classified meeting with Defense Business Board

Pentagon Spokesman Eric Pahon has shared details from a recent meeting hosted by Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks with the Defense Business Board.


Meta launches education beta program with European universities

Meta launches education beta program with European universities

Today, Meta announced the launch of the Meta for Education beta program, partnering with universities in the US and UK to test new educational applications for Quest devices.


Heritage Foundation congratulates Tom Homan on appointment as 'Border Czar

Heritage Foundation congratulates Tom Homan on appointment as 'Border Czar

The Heritage Foundation has extended its congratulations to Tom Homan, a visiting fellow at the organization, on his appointment as 'Border Czar' in President-elect Donald Trump's forthcoming administration.


Secretary Austin honors American veterans' service on Veterans Day

Secretary Austin honors American veterans' service on Veterans Day

On Veterans Day, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III expressed gratitude to American veterans for their service in the U.S. military.


Coinbase Chief Policy Officer: 'Across the ballot and on both sides of the aisle, crypto won this election'

Coinbase Chief Policy Officer: 'Across the ballot and on both sides of the aisle, crypto won this election'

Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad has said that numerous bipartisan pro-crypto candidates emerged victorious in recent elections, potentially setting the stage for comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations.


Multicoin Capital general counsel: Pennsylvania Senator-elect McCormick 'gets the economy, national security and crypto'

Multicoin Capital general counsel: Pennsylvania Senator-elect McCormick 'gets the economy, national security and crypto'

Greg Xethalis, general counsel of Multicoin Capital, said that Pennsylvania U.S. Senator-elect Dave McCormick, who defeated incumbent Bob Casey, possesses a good understanding of issues including the economy and cryptocurrency.


AMA advocates for standardized charity care criteria at nonprofit hospitals

AMA advocates for standardized charity care criteria at nonprofit hospitals

Hospitals in the United States that qualify for nonprofit status enjoy significant tax exemptions, including relief from income, property, and sales taxes.


Ambassador Dyer travels to Madagascar and South Africa for anti-trafficking discussions

Ambassador Dyer travels to Madagascar and South Africa for anti-trafficking discussions

U.S. Ambassador-at-Large Cindy Dyer is set to visit Madagascar from November 13-16 and South Africa from November 17-21.


Special envoy Finkenauer visits South Asia for youth empowerment initiatives

Special envoy Finkenauer visits South Asia for youth empowerment initiatives

The U.S. Department of State's Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues, Abby Finkenauer, is set to visit Sri Lanka and Nepal from November 12-15, 2024.