ACC NCR: Navigating the FTC’s Unprecedented Antitrust Agenda

The current FTC enforcement landscape is more aggressive than ever under the leadership of Chair Lina Khan. In an attempt to crack down on corporate power, the agency is targeting and challenging merger activity by issuing second requests and filing merger enforcement actions in cases that would have received little scrutiny under past administrations. In this environment, it has become important to comprehend the evolving landscape of merger regulations and review current M&A strategies.

We cordially invite you to a discussion where we will delve into our first-hand experience at trial against the FTC in its attempt to push the envelope in one such case—the effort to preliminarily enjoin Meta Platform’s acquisition of Within Unlimited, Inc. During this presentation, we will also scrutinize the repercussions of the FTC's loss in this case for the broader M&A landscape. Furthermore, we aim to equip participants with robust strategies to navigate transactions in the current dynamic M&A environment. This event represents a unique opportunity to glean strategic insights and enhance your understanding of the contemporary regulatory landscape.

Presented by Michael Moiseyev and Eric Hochstadt, Antitrust Partners at Weil and Barbara Blank, Director & Associate General Counsel, Competition & Regulatory at Meta Platforms.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.