The DOJ and FTC reported data on the Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger Notification Program for fiscal year 2021.
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FTC is seeking to block Microsoft Corporation's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Inc., claiming the acquisition may lessen competition or create a monopoly in interstate trade and commerce in the relevant markets.
The DOJ Antitrust Division, FTC and European Commission launched an EU-U.S. Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue. The dialogue is intended to reaffirm mutual collaboration on antitrust policy and enforcement in the technology sector.
The FTC will expand its Criminal Referral Program as part of a continued effort to combat corporate crimes, including consumer protection misconduct and antitrust violations.
The FTC restored its past practice of requiring merging parties to obtain prior approval from the FTC "before closing any future transaction affecting each relevant market for which a violation was alleged."