AI, Private Equity, and Fixes That Work: Key Takeaways from the FTC Alongside the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference
Axinn, Cornerstone, and Concurrences hosted a reception and dinner on January 14, 2026, to discuss the Trump administration’s antitrust enforcement priorities in tech, healthcare, and life sciences.
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Axinn is proud to announce that it was named GCR “Firm of the Year – Americas,” recognizing an exceptional year defined by the quality and impact of the firm’s antitrust work. This is the fourth time the firm has won this award, reflecting Axinn’s continued growth, deep bench of talent, and success guiding clients through complex, high-stakes competition matters.
Axinn Partners John Harkrider and Craig Minerva Win 2026 Concurrences Antitrust Writing Award
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Axinn Antitrust Insight: “New” HSR Form Remains in Effect For Now – Fifth Circuit Temporarily Freezes District Court Order that Vacated the New HSR Rule
For now, and until the Fifth Circuit rules otherwise, merging parties should continue to use the new HSR Form. If the Fifth Circuit lifts the stay, and the FTC does not otherwise secure relief from the Supreme Court, merging parties will “pivot[] to the old form,” as the FTC previewed in its briefing before the district court. This shift will not be difficult, but for parties on the cusp of a filing, it may require preparing both versions in parallel.
AI, Private Equity, and Fixes That Work: Key Takeaways from the FTC Alongside the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference
Axinn, Cornerstone, and Concurrences hosted a reception and dinner on January 14, 2026, to discuss the Trump administration’s antitrust enforcement priorities in tech, healthcare, and life sciences.
Axinn Wins Firm of the Year – Americas at 2026 Global Competition Review Awards
Axinn is proud to announce that it was named GCR “Firm of the Year – Americas,” recognizing an exceptional year defined by the quality and impact of the firm’s antitrust work. This is the fourth time the firm has won this award, reflecting Axinn’s continued growth, deep bench of talent, and success guiding clients through complex, high-stakes competition matters.
Axinn Partners John Harkrider and Craig Minerva Win 2026 Concurrences Antitrust Writing Award
John Harkrider and Craig Minerva won a 2026 Concurrences Antitrust Writing Award for their article “Antitrust in a Time of Trade War.” The article was recognized in the Business, Cross-Border category.
Axinn Adds Three Seasoned Antitrust Litigators, Reinforcing Trial Bench and West Coast Presence
Hires Position Firm to Meet Rising Client Demand as Antitrust Enforcement Intensifies
Axinn Antitrust Insight: “New” HSR Form Remains in Effect For Now – Fifth Circuit Temporarily Freezes District Court Order that Vacated the New HSR Rule
For now, and until the Fifth Circuit rules otherwise, merging parties should continue to use the new HSR Form. If the Fifth Circuit lifts the stay, and the FTC does not otherwise secure relief from the Supreme Court, merging parties will “pivot[] to the old form,” as the FTC previewed in its briefing before the district court. This shift will not be difficult, but for parties on the cusp of a filing, it may require preparing both versions in parallel.
AI, Private Equity, and Fixes That Work: Key Takeaways from the FTC Alongside the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference
Axinn, Cornerstone, and Concurrences hosted a reception and dinner on January 14, 2026, to discuss the Trump administration’s antitrust enforcement priorities in tech, healthcare, and life sciences.
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