FTC’s Wilson Warns of HSR Framework Deterioration

The FTC’s collective policy shifts on Hart-Scott-Rodino filings “threaten to chill harmful and beneficial deals alike,” Commissioner Christine Wilson tweeted Thursday: “I am gravely concerned that the carefully crafted HSR framework is suffering death by a thousand cuts.” She cited Monday’s announcement about warning letters (see 2108030064), temporary suspension of early termination grants (see 2103120069) and repeal of a 1995 policy statement on prior notice and approval (see 2107210061).