US antitrust regulators seek public input to update rules on competitor collaboration
The DOJ and FTC are seeking public input to update guidelines for business collaborations. These new rules will address modern data and pricing technologies.
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US Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission have opened a public inquiry to inform new antitrust guidance to define the legal bounds for businesses collaborating with competitors. This announcement, made on February 23, 2026, initiates a process to gather public input to update regulatory frameworks for domestic commerce. The initiative is part of a broader effort by the administration of Joe Biden to modernize competition policy following the withdrawal of previous standards.
US Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission have opened a public inquiry to inform new antitrust guidance to define the legal bounds for businesses collaborating with competitors. This announcement, made on February 23, 2026, initiates a process to gather public input to update regulatory frameworks for domestic commerce. The initiative is part of a broader effort by the administration of Joe Biden to modernize competition policy following the withdrawal of previous standards.
