Crane Consortium Bolsters Ranks with Defense Tech Newbies
Published Date: 2/28/2025
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Summary
The Expeditionary Missions Consortium--Crane just updated its member list, adding lots of new tech and defense companies from all over the U.S. This change helps keep their teamwork protected from certain legal troubles, so they can keep innovating without big lawsuits slowing them down. No new costs or deadlines for the public, but these companies get stronger legal shields starting January 30, 2025.
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New members get antitrust damage limit
On January 30, 2025, the Expeditionary Missions Consortium--Crane added many member companies and filed notifications to extend the National Cooperative Research and Production Act's rule that limits antitrust plaintiffs to recovering only actual damages in specified cases. That filing means the newly listed member companies gain the Act's legal protection limiting antitrust damage exposure.
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