FTC Increases Civil Penalty Maximum for HSR and FTC Order Violations | Practical Law
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) increased the maximum civil penalty for Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) violations and FTC order violations from $40,000 per day to $40,654 per day. The penalty for other violations within the FTC's jurisdiction were also adjusted. The increases will go into effect on January 24, 2017.