Westlaw Practical Law
Corporate Transactions and Merger Control: Overview
A Practice Note discussing the issues counsel should consider when advising merging parties to a corporate transaction with effects in the US. This Note discusses compliance with merger control procedures under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act) and other antitrust laws, how to conduct a preliminary substantive assessment of a transaction's competitive effects even if not HSR-reportable and even after the transaction closes (post-consummation review), and provides an overview of the HSR review process, including how to comply with a Request for Additional Information and Documentary Material, known as a Second Request.
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Toolkit
A Toolkit that includes resources to help identify transactions that require premerger notification under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act. This Toolkit identifies resources that set out the thresholds that trigger HSR notification, instruct on how to complete the HSR form, and explain how to proceed through the filing process. This Toolkit also identifies resources that discuss penalties and enforcement actions for failure to comply with the HSR Act.
Lexis Practical Guidance
Mergers and Acquisitions
Main page for merger-related guidance documents, including checklists and practice guides.
Checklist: Merger Review Timeline
This Merger Review Timeline lays out a typical or indicative timeline for Department of Justice (DOJ) or Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigations of mergers that are reportable under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act, including investigations involving a Request for Additional Information or Documentary Material (Second Request).
Is the Transaction Likely to Be Investigated or Challenged?
A practical guide breaking down the most important factors in determining the likelihood of an investigation and challenge.
Bloomberg Law