DOJ/FTC Release Long-Awaited Vertical Merger Guidelines

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (collectively, “Agencies”) released the final version of the Vertical Merger Guidelines (“Vertical Guidelines”) on June 30, 2020. The new Vertical Guidelines, which had not been updated in more than 35 years, outline how the Agencies will evaluate whether vertical mergers violate the federal antitrust laws....<BR />By: <a href="https://www.jdsupra.com/profile/shearman_sterling/">Shearman & Sterling LLP</a>

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