- The past few weeks have seen many interesting antitrust and consumer protection developments. Among them:
- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revised the Justice Manual to update its approach to False Claims Act enforcement by (1) stressing that, unlike federal statutes or regulations, DOJ guidance documents are “not a substitute for regulation” and “may not be used to impose” new legal obligations, and
Recent Significant Federal Merger Enforcement Developments
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DOJ Press Release on Second Requests.
On July 23, 2026, the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division announced that it has returned to implementing targeted Second Request investigations to expedite merger review. [1] This return “will allow for quicker and more efficient review of proposed transactions; more effective use of taxpayer resources; and above all, helps the Department do its job to safeguard a competitive marketplace while keeping…
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The Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act Takes Center Stage in Tech Regulation
The 2026 Connecticut legislative session produced a wave of new consumer protection legislation, with the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (“CUTPA”), Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-110a et seq., serving as the enforcement backbone for fifteen new per se violations across six Public Acts.[1] Two trends stand out as particularly significant for practitioners…
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The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division recently announced a proposed settlement with Agri Stats, Inc. regarding allegations that Agri Stats unlawfully helped meat processors exchange competitively sensitive information.[1] The settlement, filed in the District of Minnesota, requires Agri Stats to halt certain data-sharing practices that the DOJ alleges suppressed competition and increased meat prices.[2]
In its suit, the DOJ alleged that Agri Stats…
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