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Maydeen Merino

Maydeen Merino

Maydeen Merino is a regulatory reporter, covering the DOJ, FTC, SEC and EPA. She can be reached at [email protected].

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June 29, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Antitrust Regulators' New Emphasis on How Mergers Affect Jobs Rattles Dealmakers

"The questions on labor markets in most cases seem misfocused and not something that should be, and that has not historically been, part of the standard merger review," said Deidre Johnson, counsel with Ropes & Gray.

By Chris O'Malley | Maydeen Merino

6 minute read

June 28, 2023 | National Law Journal

Publishers Clearing House Settles FTC's Claim of Misleading Consumers Through 'Dark Patterns'

The agency's $18.5 million settlement with PCH comes amid similar consumer-protection litigation against Amazon.

By Maydeen Merino

6 minute read

June 27, 2023 | National Law Journal

EPA, Army Corps of Engineers Plan to Have New 'Waters of the United States' Definition by September

A new definition is necessary because the Supreme Court found the old one too broad in Sackett v. EPA last month.

By Maydeen Merino

2 minute read

June 26, 2023 | National Law Journal

Businesses Seek 'Flexibility' in FTC's Proposed Negative Option Rule Amendments

Agency says its proposal would "combat unfair or deceptive practices" targeting consumers who accept introductory offers.

By Maydeen Merino

5 minute read

June 23, 2023 | National Law Journal

SEC Officials Defend Agency's Proposed Market Structure Rules Against GOP Attack

A House subcommittee chair decries SEC chief Gary Gensler's "unprecedented volume of proposed rulemaking."

By Maydeen Merino

5 minute read

June 21, 2023 | National Law Journal

EPA Defends Emissions Proposals Against GOP Accusations of Exceeding Authority

Republican lawmakers continue to scrutinize agency's proposed rules aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

By Maydeen Merino

5 minute read

June 14, 2023 | National Law Journal

Child-Protection, Consumer Groups Urge FTC to Stand Strong Against Meta

The FTC seeks to enforce privacy protections against the owner of Facebook and Instagram as advertisers try to target young users of social media.

By Maydeen Merino

4 minute read

June 13, 2023 | National Law Journal

House Republicans Seek to Remove SEC Chair Gensler and Restructure Commission

The proposed SEC Stabilization Act would add a sixth commissioner and ensure political party parity.

By Maydeen Merino

4 minute read

June 12, 2023 | National Law Journal

GOP Bill Requiring Congressional Approval of Proposed Agency Rules Faces Constitutional Opposition

Left-leaning Public Citizen says proposal would create an unconstitutional "legislative veto."

By Maydeen Merino

3 minute read

June 09, 2023 | National Law Journal

FTC's Handling of Illumina-Grail Merger Spurs House Panel's Investigation

Judiciary Committee seeks information on agency's "unusual approach" involving European regulators.

By Maydeen Merino

3 minute read