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How New HSR Thresholds, Fees Could Affect Enforcement
February 23, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s newly effective 2026 Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (HSR) thresholds and filing fees are reshaping the premerger notification landscape. In this timely analysis, partner Mary Marks and counsel Miriam Carroll Silvestri of the firm’s Antitrust and Competition practice break down what the changes mean for deal timing, filing strategy, and enforcement risk. Drawing on recent agency data and enforcement trends, they examine whether higher HSR thresholds and fees will truly alter reporting obligations or scrutiny levels, and highlight key exemptions and compliance developments that could affect your transactions. Read the full article for practical insights to support confident planning in today’s evolving antitrust environment.
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