DOJ and FTC Open Review of Rules for Competitor Collaborations
The antitrust agencies asked the public on February 23, 2026 whether joint ventures, alliances and innovation partnerships need new federal guidance.
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Merger Filings Get Pricier as 2026 HSR Thresholds Kick In
Deals worth $133.9 million or more now require premerger notification, with filing fees reaching $2.46 million for the largest transactions.
FTC Puts Numbers on Who Controls US Ethanol Production
The commission's annual market-concentration report, required by federal energy law, tells refiners and blenders exactly how consolidated their supply base has become.