Honda Leaves Electric Vehicle Research Group, Protections Remain

2026-18136, United States v. KKR & Co. Inc., et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement

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

2026-14935, 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.

2026-14903, 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.

2026-14780, Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Mobile Satellite Services Association

The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) just updated its team by adding Creative5 Inc. from Taiwan and saying goodbye to Simnovus Corporation from North Carolina. These changes keep the group’s special legal protections in place, helping members avoid big antitrust lawsuits except for actual damages. If you’re part of MSSA or thinking about joining, keep an eye out—membership is open and updates will keep coming!

Previous: 2026-14807, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Tramroads and Logging Roads

The Bureau of Land Management wants to keep collecting info about tramroads and logging roads, making sure the paperwork stays easy and clear. If you’re involved in logging or land use, this affects you! They’re asking for your thoughts by August 21, 2026, and there’s no new cost or big changes—just a smooth paperwork extension.

Next: 2026-14809, Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-The Open Group, L.L.C.

The Open Group just updated its membership list, adding companies from all over the world! This means the group’s special legal protections against big antitrust lawsuits stay in place, helping members focus on teamwork without worrying about costly legal battles. These changes took effect on May 21, 2026, and don’t impact any fees or costs for members right now.