Chamber of Commerce et al. v. Federal Trade Commission et al.

Docket No.
6:25-cv-00009
District Court
Texas Eastern — Tyler

Goal

  • Block enforcement of an agency action
  • Declaration that agency action is unlawful
  • Vacate agency action

Issues

Case History

Why This Matters:

Why This Matters:

Plaintiffs allege that the Federal Trade Commission’s rule expanding premerger notification reporting requirements under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act violates the Administrative Procedure Act. The plaintiffs argue that the rule – which requires entities to submit additional information ahead of mergers and acquisitions – will impose unprecedented new burdens on these transactions.

Potential Impact:

Potential Impact:

Limiting the Federal Trade Commission’s ability to collect and review information in advance of health care mergers and acquisitions could undermine oversight and exacerbate health care consolidation.

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Current Status

Case Stayed

Legal Issues

Administrative Procedure Act - Arbitrary and Capricious, Administrative Procedure Act - Contrary to Law, Administrative Procedure Act - Lack of Statutory Authority

Date Filed
January 10, 2025
Case Type
Civil
Court Type
District Court
Court
Texas Eastern
Division
Tyler
Judge
Kernodle, Jeremy D. Appointed By: Donald Trump
Plaintiff(s)
Chamber of Commerce; Business Roundtable; American Investment Council; Longview Chamber of Commerce
Lead Counsel For Plaintiff(s)
U.S. Chamber Litigation Center
Amicus Briefs for Plaintiff(s)

American Hospital Association et al.

Defendant(s)
Federal Trade Commission; Andrew N. Ferguson
Lead Counsel for Defendant(s)
Government