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  • 2024-30416 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Expeditionary Missions Consortium-Crane
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104211
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has announced that the Expeditionary Missions Consortium—Crane (EMC2) filed notifications about updates to its membership. These updates were sent to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission as part of a rule under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This act limits the recovery of damages by antitrust plaintiffs in certain situations. The consortium added many new members, including research institutions and companies from various states. Membership in the consortium remains open, and EMC2 plans to notify authorities of future changes in its membership.

    Simple Explanation

    In a big group working together to make cool projects, some new people joined from different places. They told the grown-ups in charge about it, and if more people want to join later, they will tell them too, but the details of how all of this works are a bit fuzzy.

  • 2025-03213 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Maritime Sustainment Technology and Innovation Consortium
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10945
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Maritime Sustainment Technology and Innovation Consortium (MSTIC) has updated the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership. New members include various companies and institutions like Amaero Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, Inc. and Carnegie Mellon University. These notifications are part of a process to limit the amount antitrust plaintiffs can recover in certain legal circumstances. MSTIC remains open to new members and will continue to report changes as they occur.

    Simple Explanation

    The Maritime Sustainment Technology and Innovation Consortium added new members like some companies and universities, and they have to tell certain government bodies to make sure they aren't breaking any rules that stop unfair competition.

  • 2025-01698 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-TM Forum
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8143
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division announced that TM Forum, a non-profit corporation, has made changes to its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Several new members, including companies from India, Indonesia, and the United States, have joined the Forum, while others from countries like New Zealand and Panama have withdrawn. Certain existing members have also changed their names. The document indicates that the Forum will continue to update its membership information as needed and will notify relevant authorities accordingly.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Justice told everyone that a group called TM Forum, which is a team of tech companies, got some new members and lost some old ones, just like when new kids join a club and some kids leave. They also said some members changed their names, and they'll keep telling the right people about these changes.

  • 2025-03444 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Defense Electronics Consortium
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11187
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Defense Electronics Consortium (DEC) has filed notifications with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission regarding changes in its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This filing aims to ensure that antitrust plaintiffs can only recover actual damages under certain conditions. DEC has stated that it is no longer accepting new members but will continue updating membership changes. Previous notifications have been noted in the Federal Register on different dates, highlighting the organization's compliance with regulatory requirements.

    Simple Explanation

    The Defense Electronics Consortium is a group that works together to make electronic gadgets for defense, and they told the government about changes in their group. They also said they won't be adding any new members to their team.

  • 2025-01727 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-The Open Group, L.L.C.
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8224
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    On November 4, 2024, The Open Group, L.L.C. (TOG) submitted notifications to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes to its membership, as required by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. This filing limits antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under certain circumstances. Several companies, including Aeronix Technologies and Booz Allen Hamilton, have joined the group, while others, such as Ball Aerospace and Teradata Corporation, have left. Additionally, Software AG changed its name to Software GmbH. The TOG group remains open to new members and plans to continue notifying authorities of any further membership changes.

    Simple Explanation

    The document talks about a group called The Open Group, which has some businesses joining and leaving. They let the government know who is in the group because it affects certain rules, but it doesn't say why some companies come or go, making it a bit confusing.

  • 2024-30418 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Subcutaneous Drug Development & Delivery Consortium, Inc.
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104209
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Subcutaneous Drug Development & Delivery Consortium, Inc. has notified the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership as required by law. New members of this research venture include Janssen Research & Development, LLC, Novo Nordisk from Denmark, and Ypsomed AG from Switzerland. This action is part of the ongoing compliance with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, which limits the damages that antitrust plaintiffs can recover in certain circumstances. The Consortium plans to keep the membership open and continues to update the authorities on its developments.

    Simple Explanation

    The Subcutaneous Drug Development & Delivery Consortium has added three new members to its team and told the government about it, just like they are supposed to do, to keep everything fair and honest.

  • 2021-01890 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Border Security Technology Consortium
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7416
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Border Security Technology Consortium (BSTC) filed notifications with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission on January 12, 2021. This filing is related to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993 and involves changes in membership aimed at limiting antitrust plaintiffs to recovering actual damages in certain situations. New members joining the consortium include Carahsoft Technology Corporation, STRAX Intelligence Group, among others, while companies like Bruker Detection Corporation and CUBRC, Inc. have exited. Membership is still open, and BSTC plans to update further changes in the future.

    Simple Explanation

    The Border Security Technology Consortium (BSTC) is a group of companies working together on new technology to help keep borders safe. They told the government about some changes in their group, like new companies joining and others leaving, but anyone can still ask to join if they want.

  • 2025-01700 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Defense Electronics Consortium
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8145
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Defense Electronics Consortium (DEC) has added Menlo Microsystems, Inc. to its group as part of a venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This change was formally reported on October 11, 2024, to limit antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under certain conditions. Membership in the consortium remains open, and DEC plans to continue updating the authorities about future membership changes. Previously, DEC made a similar notification on July 1, 2024, with the last notice about it being published on September 26, 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    The Defense Electronics Consortium added a new company, Menlo Microsystems, Inc., to their group so they can work together without worrying about certain rules that usually make things hard when companies collaborate.

  • 2025-03669 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Utility Broadband Alliance, Inc.
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11552
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    Utility Broadband Alliance, Inc. (UBBA) has updated its membership by adding Tampa Electric Company, Luma Energy, and Westermo, while 4RF USA, Baicells Tech, Sentient Energy, and STMicroelectronics International have withdrawn. This change was disclosed to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission as required by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The Act limits the recovery of antitrust damages in specific situations. UBBA's membership remains open, and further adjustments will be reported.

    Simple Explanation

    The Utility Broadband Alliance, Inc. is like a club for different companies that work on special internet technology, and some new friends joined while some old friends left; they told the necessary people in charge to keep everything fair and legal.

  • 2025-01820 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Blockchain Security Standards Council, Inc.
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8302
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Blockchain Security Standards Council, Inc. (BSSC) has informed the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership as part of a notice filed under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Specifically, Turnkey Global, Inc. and BitGo have joined the venture. This notice aims to provide antitrust protection for group members under certain conditions. Membership in the project remains open, and BSSC plans to continue reporting any changes.

    Simple Explanation

    The Blockchain Security Standards Council told some important people that two new members, Turnkey Global, Inc. and BitGo, joined their group. This helps everyone work better together and follow the rules.

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