Talking to states before submitting merger filings eases review, NAAG chair says
By Flavia Fortes ( February 19, 2026, 19:14 GMT | Insight) -- Parties engaging in pre-submission discussions with state enforcers to clarify statutory requirements for merger filings can better navigate broadly written laws and avoid unnecessary delays, said Minnesota Assistant Attorney General Elizabeth Odette. Early engagement can support both effective state enforcement and timely transaction closings, said Odette, who also chairs the National Association of Attorneys General’s antitrust task force.Parties engaging in pre-submission discussions with state enforcers to clarify statutory requirements for merger filings can better navigate broadly written laws and avoid unnecessary delays, said Minnesota Assistant Attorney General Elizabeth Odette....
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