MLCommons Welcomes New Members Under Antitrust Protection

2026-16850, United States of America, et al. v. CRH PLC, et al. Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement

The U.S. government and Tennessee are stopping APAC-Tennessee from buying Standard Construction Group because it could hurt competition. To fix this, both companies must sell two key facilities in Memphis and Millington, Tennessee. People have 60 days to share their thoughts before the deal is finalized, keeping the market fair and open.

2026-16112, United States et al. v. Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement

2026-14903, United States, et al. v. OhioHealth Corporation; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement

The U.S. government and Ohio are taking on OhioHealth Corporation for using sneaky contract rules that stop insurers from offering cheaper health plans. OhioHealth must now remove these rules and promise not to use them again, helping more budget-friendly options reach patients. People have 60 days to share their thoughts before the court makes it official.

2026-14935, United States v. Edwards LifeSciences Corp. and Genesis MedTech Group Limited; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement

The U.S. government says Edwards LifeSciences broke the rules when it bought JC Medical from Genesis MedTech. Edwards must pay $10 million, Genesis pays $2 million, and Edwards has to get approval before buying any company working on special heart valve devices in the U.S. This keeps the market fair and protects competition in heart health tech.

2026-14812, Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Expeditionary Missions Consortium-Crane

The Expeditionary Missions Consortium–Crane just added a bunch of new members and said goodbye to one. This update keeps their special legal protections in place, so if anyone tries to sue them over competition issues, they can only claim actual damages. No big money changes or project shifts, and they’ll keep sharing membership updates as they happen.

2026-14785, Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-OpenGMSL Association

The OpenGMSL Association just added six new members from the U.S., Taiwan, and China to their tech research team. This update keeps their special legal protections against big antitrust lawsuits in place, meaning they’re focused on teamwork without costly legal drama. No other changes were made, and they’ll keep sharing updates as the group grows.

Previous: 2025-15681, Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Application for Accrued Amounts Due a Deceased Beneficiary

The Veterans Benefits Administration is asking the Office of Management and Budget to review a form that helps family members claim money owed to a deceased veteran. If you’re a loved one waiting on these benefits, this review could speed things up or change how you apply. No big cost changes are expected, but keep an eye out for updates soon!

Next: 2025-15690, Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-American Massage Therapy Association

The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) has officially told the government about its work creating safety and quality rules for massage therapists. This helps protect everyone by making sure massage pros follow fair, clear standards. These rules are voluntary, can change over time, and involve lots of experts, so massage therapy stays top-notch and trustworthy.