Confidentiality Language: Compulsory Disclosures to the FTC in Merger Investigations | Practical Law

Confidentiality Language: Compulsory Disclosures to the FTC in Merger Investigations | Practical Law

A Standard Clause that may be used by a merging party or third party providing confidential information to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in response to compulsory process during a merger investigation, including in response to either a civil investigative demand (CID) or subpoena. This Standard Clause discusses when the FTC issues compulsory process, the disclosure of FTC compulsory process materials, the types of confidential material submitted under compulsory process, such as customer lists or future business plans, the return of compulsory process materials, and confidentiality designations. This Standard Clause has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.

Confidentiality Language: Compulsory Disclosures to the FTC in Merger Investigations

Practical Law Standard Clauses 7-543-8605 (Approx. 9 pages)

Confidentiality Language: Compulsory Disclosures to the FTC in Merger Investigations

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A Standard Clause that may be used by a merging party or third party providing confidential information to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in response to compulsory process during a merger investigation, including in response to either a civil investigative demand (CID) or subpoena. This Standard Clause discusses when the FTC issues compulsory process, the disclosure of FTC compulsory process materials, the types of confidential material submitted under compulsory process, such as customer lists or future business plans, the return of compulsory process materials, and confidentiality designations. This Standard Clause has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.