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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16701
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Armaments Consortium (NAC) has submitted new notifications about changes in its membership as required by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This filing aims to limit the damages that antitrust plaintiffs might claim under certain circumstances. The newly added members include companies from various states, such as Air Space Intelligence Federal Inc. and EverGlade Consulting, LLC. Despite these changes, the group's activity plan remains the same, and membership is still open. The Department of Justice published a related notice in the Federal Register on February 28, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Armaments Consortium has let everyone know about some new friends joining their group, which helps them work on projects together without getting into trouble with certain rules. This way, if someone tries to sue them, they might not have to pay as much money.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8302
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) has notified the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Several companies, including Mavenir Systems, MTN Group Management Services, PCTEL, and Qualcomm, have joined as new members. Additionally, AI Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC has rebranded to Space42. MSSA plans to continue updating its membership details as necessary, ensuring transparency under the Act.

    Simple Explanation

    The Mobile Satellite Services Association got a few new friends, like Mavenir and Qualcomm, and one of their old friends, a company called AI Yah Satellite, changed its name to Space42. They want to make sure everyone knows about these changes to be fair and open about it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12568
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    MLCommons Association has informed the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership, as required by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. New members joining the venture include SAS Multi Meta Multiverse and several individuals from various global locations, while some companies such as EDGECORTIX INC. and OMOIKANE A.I. Ltd. have withdrawn. The group's planned activities remain unchanged, and membership is still open. MLCommons previously filed similar notifications in September 2020 and December 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    MLCommons, a group that works together on research, told the U.S. government about new people joining and leaving their team. Even though some have left, the rules and plans for what they do haven't changed.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8942
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    ODVA, Inc. has filed a notice with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission to update changes in its membership in accordance with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Several companies, including Aerotech, Inc. and Fortinet, Inc., have joined the group, while others like Nanjing Decowell Automation Co., Ltd. have withdrawn. The purpose of this filing is to continue the act's provisions that limit antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages in certain situations. This notification was made public following the previous one published in January 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    ODVA, Inc. let the government know that some companies, like Aerotech, Inc., joined their team, while others left, like Nanjing Decowell Automation Co. This is important because it helps them work together on projects without worrying too much about getting in trouble with the law.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11550
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Antitrust Division of the Justice Department announced that the MLCommons Association filed notifications with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership. The updates, made under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, allow for certain legal protections against antitrust damages. New members have joined the group, including companies and individual members from various countries, while other organizations have withdrawn their membership. The group remains open to new members, and MLCommons will continue to report any future changes.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department tells everyone that a group called MLCommons has new friends joining and some old ones leaving, and they've told the right people about it so they follow the rules.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9376
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Spectrum Consortium (NSC) has updated its membership and notified both the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about these changes. New members, including various corporations such as PAE Applied Technologies and Micron Technology Inc., have joined, while others like Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp and Sprint Solutions, Inc. have left the group. NSC will continue to disclose any future changes in its membership, aiming to ensure transparency and compliance with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. Membership remains open for others interested in joining this research project.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Spectrum Consortium is a group working together on special projects, and they have added some new friends and said goodbye to others, just like how kids might join or leave a club at school. They promise to tell everyone about these changes so that it's open and fair for all who want to join and participate.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8152
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Pistoia Alliance, Inc. has informed the U.S. authorities about changes in its membership following the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. As of November 15, 2024, new members joining the group include companies from the UK, US, and Switzerland, while others from Germany and the US have left. These notifications aim to maintain the group's protection under the Act, which limits antitrust lawsuit recoveries. Membership in the group remains open, and additional updates will be filed to record future changes.

    Simple Explanation

    The Pistoia Alliance, Inc. is a group that works together on projects, and they just let the government know that some new friends joined them and some old friends left. They do this so everyone knows who's in the group, which helps them follow special rules that protect them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10950
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance, Inc. has informed the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership as per the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Federated Wireless, Inc. and the Internet Society have withdrawn from the venture, but membership remains open for others. This filing aims to extend the Act's protection, limiting the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages. The original notification was filed in 2020, with the most recent prior update in January 2023.

    Simple Explanation

    The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance, Inc. is a group working together on tech stuff, and they told the government that two members, Federated Wireless and the Internet Society, decided to leave their group. But don't worry, new people can still join, and this is all about making sure the group's work is okay by special law rules so no one gets in trouble if they didn't do anything wrong.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10947
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Notice discusses a filing by the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) group, dated January 6, 2025, to update the U.S. Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership. Several companies such as Active Optical Systems, Oracle America, and others have been added to the venture. This filing allows the group to limit antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages under certain conditions. The CWMD also mentions that the group's membership remains open and any future changes will be disclosed through additional notifications.

    Simple Explanation

    The Notice is about a group working to stop dangerous weapons that told the government they've added new members. They also shared that joining is open to anyone, and this helps them with certain legal protections about suing.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16703
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Defense Industrial Based Consortium (DIBC) has updated its membership as reported on March 31, 2025, under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Several companies, including Aclara Technologies and Lockheed Martin, have joined DIBC, while Goex Industries has left. DIBC plans to continue updating its membership, and this information has been filed with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. The update aims to maintain the Act's benefits for limiting antitrust litigation damages under certain conditions.

    Simple Explanation

    The Defense Industrial Based Consortium (DIBC) is like a big club where companies come together to work on defense projects. Recently, some new companies joined, and one company left, and they told the government about these changes to help keep rules fair for everyone.