The Hart-Scott-Rodino Act requires companies to notify the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) before completing mergers, acquisitions, or other transactions that meet certain size thresholds, allowing these agencies to review potential antitrust implications.

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), grants California consumers various rights over their personal data, including the right to access, delete, and opt-out of the sale of their personal information. The CPRA, in particular, expands these rights and establishes the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) to enforce the law.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a rule in 2022 that would require public companies to disclose climate-related risks and greenhouse gas emissions in their registration statements and annual reports, enhancing transparency and investor awareness of environmental impacts, though the final form and effective date are still under consideration. The SEC is still working on the final version of this policy as of late 2024 and there are significant controversies around this topic at the time of writing. For the sake of this answer the proposed rule is taken into account, but the final impacts may vary when a formal policy is being released. Note that as of late 2024, the SEC has repeatedly delayed this rule to incorporate stakeholder comments and to address ongoing legal challenges and controversies. Once finalized, it is expected to have significant implications for companies operating in the consumer sector, particularly with regards to ESG considerations in financial transactions such as M&A.