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Antitrust Enforcement in Energy M&A in the Trump Era — 4 Issues to Watch

As CERAWeek begins in Houston, dealmakers in the energy sector will surely be asking how the second Trump Administration antitrust enforcers will treat energy deals.

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HSR Overhaul Goes Into Effect

In a significant milestone for antitrust merger practice and after considerable uncertainty, new HSR rules came into effect today, February 10, 2025. Companies engaged in M&A now face higher burdens in preparing filings, leading to increased cost and potential delays, particularly as dealmakers and the agencies adapt to the “new normal.”

Client Alert

HSR Overhaul Goes Into Effect

In a significant milestone for antitrust merger practice and after considerable uncertainty, new HSR rules came into effect today, February 10, 2025. Companies engaged in M&A now face higher burdens in preparing filings, leading to increased cost and potential delays, particularly as dealmakers and the agencies adapt to the “new normal.”

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May 7, 2025

CompLaw Antitrust West Coast Conference 2025

Axinn partners Leslie Overton and Craig Minerva will speak at CompLaw’s Antitrust West Coast Conference, being held May 7-8 in San Francisco. Partner Daniel Bitton will serve as conference chair.

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Antitrust

April 2, 2025

ABA 73rd Annual Section of Antitrust Law Spring Meeting

Axinn partners Lisl Dunlop, Leslie Overton, and Craig Minerva will speak at the American Bar Association’s 73rd Annual Section of Antitrust Law Spring Meeting, being held April 2-4 in Washington, DC.

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Antitrust

April 2, 2025

AIPLA CLE Web Series: Hot Topics in Chemical & Biotech Patent Practice

On April 2, Axinn partner Jason Murata will speak on the American Intellectual Property Law Association's CLE Web Series: Hot Topics in Chemical & Biotech Patent Practice.

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March 31, 2025

17th Annual Practitioners' Think Tank on ITC Litigation & Enforcement

On March 31, Axinn partner Brian Johnson will speak on the "Standard Essential Patents: Can the ITC Provide Remedies to Stop SEP Infringement?" panel at American Conference Institute's 17th Annual Practitioners' Think Tank on ITC Litigation & Enforcement.

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Intellectual Property

March 26, 2025

Antitrust Enforcement Trends and Policies in 2025: Unfair Competition, Merger Policies, Premerger Procedures

On March 26, Axinn counsel Kenina Lee will speak on the "Antitrust Enforcement Trends and Policies in 2025: Unfair Competition, Merger Policies, Premerger Procedures" webinar, hosted by Strafford.

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Antitrust

March 26, 2025

CompLaw Nordic 2025

On March 26, Axinn partner Michael O'Mara will speak on the Digital Markets: Regulation, Enforcement & New Competition Law Concerns" panel at CompLaw's Nordic Conference, being held March 25-26 in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Antitrust

March 19, 2025

Kenina Lee Selected as a Member of Law360's 2025 Editorial Advisory Board

Axinn counsel Kenina Lee has been appointed to Law360's 2025 Editorial Board, serving on the Competition Editorial Advisory Board, where she will provide insights to help shape Law360’s coverage and future reporting in the areas of antitrust and competition.

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Antitrust

March 18, 2025

In U.S. FTC’s GTCR Case, Focus on PE Rollups Takes Back Seat to Traditional M&A Review

Axinn partner James Hunsberger was quoted in the MLex article, "In U.S. FTC’s GTCR Case, Focus on PE Rollups Takes Back Seat to Traditional M&A Review."

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Antitrust

March 18, 2025

IP Litigator Joseph Micallef Joins Axinn in Washington, D.C.

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP announced today that veteran intellectual property trial lawyer Joseph Micallef has joined its Intellectual Property practice as a partner in the Washington, D.C. office.

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