FTC considering changes to HSR form to deter illegal deals

Alex Wilts

11 April 2022

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Federal Trade Commission leadership has said they are considering asking merging parties more “probative” questions upfront in deal reviews as the agency seeks to deter more “illegal” transactions.

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