⚖️HPE and Juniper Merger
The U.S. Department of Justice intervened in the proposed merger between Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks, citing potential violations of the Clayton Act. To maintain market competition, a proposed final judgment mandates significant divestitures and licensing agreements, aimed at preserving consumer choice and innovation in enterprise-grade wireless solutions.
Learn More🚂Norfolk Southern's Control Acquisition of Railway Under Regulatory Review
The Surface Transportation Board (Board) is accepting for consideration the application filed on June 13, 2025, by Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSR) (collectively, NS or Applicants). Applicants seek the Board's authorization of their acquisition of control of Norfolk & Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad Company (NPBL), a Class III rail carrier operating in Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake, Va. This proposal is referred to as the Transaction. The Board finds that the application is complete. The Board, therefore, accepts the application and adopts a procedural schedule for its consideration.
Learn More📋Antitrust Division's Information Collection Request Overview
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Antitrust Division, will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Learn More🏦FDIC Reinstates Prior Bank Merger Policy for Clarity and Compliance
The FDIC is taking final action to rescind the Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions published in 2024 (2024 Statement of Policy) and reinstate its Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions that was in effect prior to the 2024 Statement of Policy (Bank Merger Statement of Policy). The reinstated Bank Merger Statement of Policy will remain in effect pending the FDIC's review of all aspects of the regulatory framework governing the FDIC's review of merger transactions in connection with a future proposal to comprehensively revise its merger policy.
Learn More⚛️NRC Proposes Rule to Extend Nuclear Design Certifications to 40 Years
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to revise the duration of design certifications (DCs). Specifically, this proposed rule would replace the 15-year duration for DCs with a 40-year duration period, both for existing DCs currently in effect and generically for future DCs, including renewals. This proposed rule would not change the date of issuance or renewal for existing DCs (i.e., the start date by which an existing DC may be referenced would remain unchanged). The proposed rule would also incorporate a minor editorial correction.
Learn More✈️Antitrust Concerns Over Safran's Acquisition of Collins Aerospace
The Department of Justice has fielded a complaint against Safran S.A.'s proposed acquisition of Collins Aerospace citing antitrust violations. The proposed Final Judgment requires Safran to divest its North American actuation business, ensuring the maintenance of competition in the aerospace sector for critical actuators used in large aircraft. Public comments are invited as part of the regulatory process.
Learn More🏗️NRC Revises Nuclear Design Certification Duration to 40 Years
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations to revise the duration of design certifications (DCs). Specifically, this direct final rule replaces the 15-year duration for DCs with a 40-year duration period, both for existing DCs currently in effect and generically for future DCs, including renewals. This direct final rule does not change the date of issuance or renewal for existing DCs (i.e., the start date by which an existing DC may be referenced remains unchanged). This direct final rule also incorporates a minor editorial correction.
Learn More⛽FTC Consent Agreement Analysis
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Orders to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the complaint and the terms of the consent order--embodied in the consent agreement--that would settle these allegations.
Learn More📊FTC Consent Agreement on Omnicom's Acquisition of IPG Explained
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the complaint and the terms of the consent order--embodied in the consent agreement--that would settle these allegations.
Learn More📄Rust Foundation Notice on Antitrust Membership Changes
The Department of Justice has provided notice of the Rust Foundation's membership changes, following the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. New members have joined while others have withdrawn, impacting the group research project's collaborative framework. Membership remains open for future participation.
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