Items Tagged with 'FTC'

Federal Trade Commission suit against German firm Henkel’s bid comes as construction materials prices stay elevated, raising concerns that consolidation could hike bid risk and squeeze contractor margins.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Associated Builders and Contractors challenged the agreement ban, but it was supported by building trades unions. 

A closer look at a disputed noncompete agreement as the federal government issues a ban on most such pacts.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce plans a legal challenge to the rule; a construction group is weighing a similar action.