M. Howard Morse

Revised 2012 Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Thresholds—Effective Date Set for the New Thresholds
Megan Browdie,Francis M. Fryscak,M. Howard Morse, January 31, 2012
The Federal Trade Commission has now published its notice of adjustments to the Hart-Scott-Rodino thresholds in the Federal Register, with the revised thresholds to go into effect on February 27, 2012. The thresholds, which impact both triggers for filing requirements and filing fee tiers are...

Revised 2012 Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Thresholds Announced
Megan Browdie,Francis M. Fryscak,M. Howard Morse, January 26, 2012
On January 24, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission announced its annual modifications to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act thresholds. The thresholds, which impact both triggers for filing requirements and filing fee tiers, are adjusted annually for changes in GNP. They are expected to be published in...

$500,000 Fine Underscores Importance of Individual Investors Complying with HSR Rules
Francis M. Fryscak,M. Howard Morse, December 27, 2011
The Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act requires individuals, as well as companies, to disclose acquisitions that exceed specified thresholds to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ). Failure to comply can result in civil fines of up to $16,000 per day.