Articles from SparkPoint on M&A, written for companies building inside regulated markets.
The federal noncompete ban is gone, but FTC enforcement is not. The Rollins consent order shows which agreements draw scrutiny and what to audit before diligence or an enforcer asks.
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A federal court struck down the FTC's expanded HSR merger disclosure form on February 12. The old form, used for 46 years, goes back into effect as early as February 20. Here's what deal teams need to know.
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The largest private merger in history may have skipped federal review. What the SpaceX-xAI deal teaches founders about HSR exemptions, triangular mergers, and fiduciary risk.
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Three senators are demanding the FTC and DOJ crack down on AI acquihires. If you're buying or selling AI talent through licensing-plus-hiring deals, the rules just changed.
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The FTC just raised HSR filing fees to $2.46 million for the largest deals. But if you file before February 17, you pay the old rates. Here's how the timing rules work and what it means for your next transaction.
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