Ftc And Doj Issue Proposed Updated Merger Guidelines News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") and the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") (the "Agencies") jointly issued a draft update of their Merger Guidelines.

Us department of justiceFederal trade commissionShould not significantly increase concentrationHighly concentratedShould not eliminate substantial competitionShould not increaseShould not eliminatePotential entrantShould not substantially lessen competitionFirm that controls productsServices that its rivalsMay useMergers should not create market structuresThat forecloseShould not entrenchShould not further