Increased scrutiny on technology mergers

The podcast discusses how regulatory agencies like the FTC and DOJ are applying increased scrutiny to technology mergers, especially involving large players like Facebook and Meta. The government is evaluating transactions, even smaller ones, to manage the control stakes of these companies. The current administration's antitrust policies are being closely observed, along with the regulation of transactions involving overseas entities through CFIUS. The advice given to clients is to extend the timeline for deal closings and be aware of the transactions that will receive incremental scrutiny.