US FTC sues to block private equity buy of medical company
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued on Thursday to block medical device coatings maker Surmodics' acquisition by private ...
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FTC signals continuation of rigorous approach to merger enforcement
Chairman Andrew Ferguson affirmed last week in a memorandum to FTC staff that the 2023 Merger Guidelines will remain in effect for the foreseeable future. This decision aligns with a broader pattern ...
FTC Sues to Block GTCR, Surmodics Medical Device Coatings Deal
The Federal Trade Commission sued Thursday to block private equity firm GTCR BC Holdings’ acquisition of Surmodics Inc., ...
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FTC sues to block GTCR’s $627M Surmodics acquisition
The agency is challenging the deal, citing antitrust concerns due to GTCR's existing ownership of Surmodics' rival Biocoat.
FTC Sues to Block Private Equity Firm's Deal to Buy Medical Device Coatings Maker Surmodics
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued on Thursday to block medical device coatings maker Surmodics' acquisition by private ...
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FTC Calls for Public Feedback on Tech Censorship
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) is asking members of the public to weigh in on whether tech platforms ...
Don’t respond to that text about gift cards - it’s probably a scam. How to protect yourself
To protect yourself from the latest gift card and tollway scams, the following tips are recommended by the RGCA, Social Security Administration, and FTC: Verify the Source: If you receive unexpected ...
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While FTC Non-Compete Appeals Linger, Ohio Poses Ban on Non-Competes, Forum Selection, and Other Restrictive Covenants
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) implemented its 2024 rule banning non-compete agreements on April 23, 2024. The rule ...
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FTC Launches First Ever “Joint Labor Task Force” Prioritizing Deceptive, Unfair, and Anticompetitive Labor Market Practices
On February 26, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced the launch of a Joint Labor Task Force (“Task Force”) aimed at “rooting out ...
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Pure Green Coffee customers getting refunds
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $905,000 in refunds to nearly 40,000 consumers who purchased Pure ...
Watch out for these romance scam red flags
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, but scammers prey on people looking for love online all year round. Here’s how to avoid falling victim to a romance scam.
Have you received a text about an unpaid toll? It's likely a scam
If you've received a text about an unpaid toll recently, experts are warning it's likely a scam. Reports of unpaid toll texts are on the rise, especially in recent weeks. Many will include a message ...