Search Results for keywords:"Justice Department"

PXI Systems Alliance, Inc. has submitted a notification to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission stating changes in its membership as required by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing intends to maintain the provisions of the Act which limit the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under certain conditions. Virginia Panel, an individual from Waynesboro, VA, has been added as a member, and Coherent Solutions Limited has changed its name to Quantifi Photonics in Auckland, New Zealand. No other changes have been made to the membership or planned activities, and further updates will be filed as they occur.

On November 12, 2024, the Cooperative Research Group Advanced Fluids for Electrified Vehicles 2 (AFEV2) filed notifications with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The filings included information about the members of the venture, such as Afton Chemical Corporation, ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company, and Toyota Motor Company, among others. The aim of AFEV2 is to investigate how electric vehicle fluids are affected during use in order to improve and optimize electric vehicle powertrains. This action seeks to limit the legal recoveries of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages in certain conditions.

The DVD Copy Control Association (DVD CCA), under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, has updated its membership, as disclosed in a notice to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. Panasonic Automotive Systems, located in Yokohama, Japan, has joined the association, while several companies, including Almedio Inc. and Sharp North Malaysia, have withdrawn. There are no other changes in the group's activity or membership, and the association plans to continue updating on any further changes. The last public notice regarding membership was published on June 21, 2024.

Clean Highly Efficient Decarbonized Engines (CHEDE-9) has updated its membership as part of its ongoing cooperative research efforts. New members including companies from the US, South Korea, France, the UK, and Japan have joined, while one company from China has withdrawn. This notification aligns with the rules of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, aiming to limit antitrust liability to actual damages. Membership in CHEDE-9 remains open, with plans for future updates on membership changes.

The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Advisory Board will hold a meeting on March 10, 2021, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. EDT on a virtual platform. The meeting aims to aid the NIC in long-term planning and program development, among other tasks. Part of the meeting will be open to the public, where attendees can present information or views. The latter portion will be closed to discuss confidential personnel matters, including recommendations for potential NIC Director candidates.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced that Siegfried USA, LLC, located in Pennsville, New Jersey, has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of certain controlled substances. Interested parties, including registered manufacturers of these substances, can submit comments or objections electronically by March 24, 2025. They can also request a hearing on the application by the same date. This registration will allow Siegfried USA to produce these substances in bulk for sale.

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.

The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) has informed the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission of changes in its membership. New members such as Wider Security LLC and Comark LLC have joined, while companies like Decisive Analytics Corp. and Saltenna LLC have left the consortium. These notifications align with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, helping limit antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages in specific situations. Despite the changes, membership remains open, and additional notifications are expected to be filed.

The Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) filed notifications with the U.S. government about changes in its membership. This filing, done under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, aims to protect the consortium from large antitrust lawsuits by limiting the damages they can be charged. The new members added to the consortium include companies and organizations from the United States, Canada, France, Australia, Israel, and the United Kingdom. MTEC continues to allow new members and will update the government on future changes.

ODVA, Inc. reported to the authorities about changes in its membership as part of a research group under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, which limits how much antitrust plaintiffs can recover. New members include companies from Kentucky, Wisconsin, South Korea, Japan, South Carolina, and Switzerland, while some companies from Washington, Minnesota, Canada, China, Germany, and several other regions have left the group. The group is still open to new members, and ODVA plans to continue notifying authorities of any further changes.