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2025 Hart-Scott-Rodino Requirements

Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filing thresholds will be adjusted upward effective February 21, 2025, and for parties involved in a merger or acquisition these adjustments may affect whether a company is required to make a premerger notification filing in any given transaction.

Final Form of New HSR Rules Will Substantially Increase Time and Cost of Premerger Filings

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published the final Rules that will govern Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings starting early next year. The new HSR Rules will go into effect ninety days after they are published in the Federal Register.

Choate Represents Venminder in Acquisition by Ncontracts

Choate represented Venminder, a unified platform for managing third-party risk, in its acquisition by Ncontracts, a leading provider of integrated compliance, risk, and vendor management solutions to the financial services industry.

Choate Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2025

The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 44 Choate attorneys in its 2025 edition. Recognition in Best Lawyers® is based entirely on peer review and is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor.

Spectrum Equity Makes Strategic Investment in Varicent

Choate represented Spectrum Equity in its strategic investment in Varicent, the industry leader in sales performance management (SPM) software.

Choate Ranks Highly in 2024 Legal 500

The 2024 edition of The Legal 500 recognized 40 Choate attorneys in their respective fields and 10 practice areas.

Choate Lawyers and Practice Groups Recognized by Chambers 2024

The 2024 edition of Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business recognized 34 Choate attorneys as leading counsel in their respective fields, with seven receiving Band 1 rankings.

BV Investment Partners Announces Investment in Balance Partners

Choate represented BV Investment Partners in its investment in Balance Partners, a specialty insurance managing general agency.

Lydonia Technologies Secures Investment from Caltius Equity Partners

Choate represented Lydonia Technologies, a leading provider of AI-powered hyperautomation software and solutions, in its investment from Caltius Equity Partners.