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  1. #201 What Happened in 2022? What Will Happen in 2023? Looking Back and Looking Forward With the Sector Committees – Part 1

    26 december 2022 · 35 min

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    As 2022 comes to an end, the Antitrust Law Section's sector committees tell us which notable antitrust cases and investigations affected key industries and what they predict will make headlines in 2023. In this two-part special episode, hosts Alicia Downey, Sergei Zaslavsky, and Jaclyn Phillips speak with leaders of the committees responsible for providing Section members with programs and publications about the latest industry-specific antitrust developments. Listen to Part 1 to hear from the Health Care & Pharmaceuticals Committee, the Agriculture & Food Committee, and the Distribution & Franchising Committee. Listen to Part 2 to hear from the Transportation & Energy Committee, the Insurance & Financial Services Committee, and the Media & Technology Committee. Lees meer

    With special guests:

    Lauren M. Rackow, Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP

    Brian Rafkin, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

    Adam Goodman, Dentons

    Jee-Yeon Lehmann, Analysis Group

    Related Links:

    Health Care & Pharmaceuticals Committee

    Agriculture & Food Committee

    Distribution & Franchising Committee

    Hosted by:

    Alicia L. Downey, Downey Law LLC; Sergei Zaslavsky, O'Melveny & Myers LLP; and Jaclyn Phillips, White & Case LLP

  2. #200 A Power Grab Too Far? (Part 2) The European Commission Investigation in Illumina/Grail

    19 december 2022 · 46 min

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    Merger control analysis and clearance worldwide is becoming ever more difficult, complex and uncertain, with Illumina/Grail perhaps the standout recent example. Following the previous episode on this case (#141: A Power Grab Too Far? The European Commission Extends Its Merger Control Reach), what developments have there been and what can we learn from them? Philippe Chappatte, partner at Slaughter and May, who has been acting for Illumina, joins Matthew Hall and Jeny Maier to discuss the merger control investigations into Illumina's acquisition of Grail in the EU and US. Listen to this episode to learn more about the substantive and procedural issues raised by the case and practical points it raises. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Philippe Chappatte, partner, Slaughter and May

    Related Links:

    Our Curious Amalgam, Episode #141, A Power Grab Too Far? The European Commission Extends Its Merger Control Reach

    Philippe Chappatte and Poppy Smith, The 27-Stop Shop?: The EU Commission’s unprecedented power grab in merger control

    Philippe Chappatte and Josephine Rabinowitz, Illumina/Grail: All Eyes on the General Court

    European Commission press release 6 September 2022 "Mergers: Commission prohibits acquisition of GRAIL by Illumina"

    European Commission Illumina/Grail merger investigation case page

    European Commission Article 22 guidance 26 March 2021

    EU General Court judgment 13 July 2022 Illumina v European Commission (appeal on Article 22 EU Merger Regulation referral)

    Illumina appeal of EU General Court judgment 13 July 2022

    Hosted by:

    Matthew Hall, partner, McGuireWoods London LLP and Jeny Maier, partner, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP

  3. #199 What’s New in US Vertical Merger Enforcement? A Look at the UnitedHealth-Change Merger Decision and Beyond

    12 december 2022 · 31 min

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    Vertical mergers present unique doctrinal and economic issues and are rarely challenged in court, so when two vertical merger opinions are issued in a short period of time, it is a great opportunity to check in on this area of antitrust law. What are the facts and legal arguments that led to defense victories in the recently litigated UnitedHealth Group – Change Healthcare and Illumina – Grail mergers (currently under appeal)? Sara Razi, Partner at Simpson Thacher and counsel for Change, joins Sergei Zaslavsky and Jaclyn Phillips to discuss these important cases. Listen to this episode to learn more about these two cases and the important lessons they hold for merger litigation practitioners. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Sara Razi, Partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

    Related Links:

    UnitedHealth Group - Change Healthcare district court opinion

    Illumina - Grail administrative law judge opinion

    Hosted by:

    Sergei Zaslavsky, Partner, O'Melveny & Myers LLP and Jaclyn Phillips, Associate, White & Case LLP

  4. #198 What Is(n’t) Unfair Competition? An Analysis of the FTC’s 2022 Section 5 Policy Statement

    5 december 2022 · 24 min

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    In November 2022, the FTC issued a policy statement concerning the scope and meaning of unfair methods of competition under Section 5 of the FTC Act. So what has changed under Section 5 and where are we headed? Angela Landry, counsel at Freshfields, joins Christina Ma and Jaclyn Phillips to discuss Section 5, how the FTC's approach has changed with its 2022 statement, and what we might see as it gets put into practice. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Angela Diveley Landry, Counsel, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP

    Related Links:

    https://blog.freshfields.us/post/102i1jq/ftc-seeks-to-revive-prohibitions-against-unfair-competition

    https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/P221202Section5PolicyStatement.pdf

    https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/P221202Section5PolicyWilsonDissentStmt.pdf

    Hosted by:

    Christina Ma, Partner, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen, & Katz and Jaclyn Phillips, Associate, White & Case LLP

  5. #197 Is Public Perception of the Judiciary Changing? A Conversation With Judge Bernice Donald.

    28 november 2022 · 44 min

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    In the American political system, the judiciary serves as an impartial, independent branch of government responsible for interpreting our laws and deciding cases and controversies. Even with these foundational principles, how do we ensure public trust in the institution? Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Bernice Donald joins Kayla Odom and Alicia Downey to reflect on the public perception of the role of the judiciary. Listen in to hear what shapes our understanding of the courts, and what the judiciary can do to ensure public confidence in the administration of justice. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Hon. Bernice B. Donald, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

    Related Links:

    Bernice B. Donald and Don R. Willett – How to counter today’s tribalism and build ‘a more perfect union’ – Sept. 16, 2022

    Press Release, Federal appeals court judge Bernice Donald to receive Sandra Day O’Connor Award for outstanding contributions to justice – Aug. 31, 2022

    Hosted by:

    Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC and Kayla Odom, Corporate Counsel, Renesas

  6. #196 What’s Happening in LATAM? Trends and Developments in Latin American Antitrust.

    21 november 2022 · 32 min

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    Latin America is an increasingly important region for antitrust enforcement. Are there similarities across the region and with other parts of the world? Julián Peña, partner at Allende & Brea, joins Anant Raut and Matthew Hall to discuss LATAM antitrust history and trends. Listen to this episode to learn more about antitrust in Latin America, how it developed and how to approach it. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Julián Peña, partner, Allende & Brea, Buenos Aires

    Related Links:

    Competition Law in Latin America is Facing New Challenges

    Hosted by:

    Matthew Hall, partner, McGuireWoods London LLP and Anant Raut, Antitrust and Privacy Law Expert

  7. #195 Who Is Rahul Rao? Meet the Newest Deputy Director of the FTC Bureau of Competition

    14 november 2022 · 25 min

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    The world of antitrust and consumer protection law is made up of fascinating people, including Rahul Rao, the newest Deputy Director of the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Competition. How did he go from Big Law associate, to stay-at-home dad, to the Washington state AG's office, and now the FTC? Hosts Alicia Downey and Jeny Maier talk with Deputy Director Rao about his unique career path from private practice to government service, his past and current enforcement priorities, and his advice for up and coming practitioners. Listen to this episode to learn about one lawyer's pathway to a rewarding career in public service. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Rahul Rao, Deputy Director, Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission

    Related Links:

    Washington State Attorney General’s Office, No-Poach Initiative Report

    Press Release, Washington State Attorney General's Office, "Lasting impact: Study finds AG Ferguson’s no-poach initiative boosted income for low-wage workers nationwide"

    Hosted by:

    Alicia L. Downey, Downey Law LLC and Jeny Maier, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP

  8. #194 What About Small Tech? User Data and Privacy in Blockchain-Based Projects and the Future of the Internet

    7 november 2022 · 32 min

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    Web3 is being touted as the future of the internet. The vision for this new version of the web revolves around the notion of decentralization, driven by blockchain-based technologies including cryptocurrencies and NFTs. User privacy is central to these advances, but what does all of this mean for decentralized finance compliance and identity verification? How does a small tech company navigate the overlapping web of privacy, competition, and other regulations? And what are the implications for user data access? In this episode, co-hosts Elyse Dorsey and Jana Seidl speak with Matt McGuire, General Counsel of Violet, about all things Web3, crypto, and privacy, including what’s happening with the California Privacy Protection Agency’ CPRA implementation. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Matt McGuire, General Counsel, Violet

    Related Links:

    CPPA Rulemaking

    Matt McGuire, Violet Comments to CPPA

    Where’s Ooki? CFTC’s Lawsuit Delivery Via Chatbox Raises Eyebrows

    Violet

    Hosted by:

    Elyse Dorsey and Jana Seidl

  9. #193 Healthy Competition? Ten Years in Review of Antitrust and the Health Care Industry.

    31 oktober 2022 · 28 min

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    The U.S. health care industry is complex and dynamic, resulting in antitrust issues that are just as complex. So what does the past decade of the intersection of antitrust and health care signal about the future? John Carroll and Amy Ritchie speak with Christina Ma and Jaclyn Phillips about these issues and the comprehensive update to the ABA's Health Care Handbook. Listen to this episode to learn more about the ACA, managed care, labor markets, and more. Lees meer

    With special guests:

    John Carroll, Partner, Sheppard Mullin and Amy Ritchie, Attorney, Bureau of Competition at Federal Trade Commission

    Related Link:

    Antitrust Health Care Handbook, Fifth Edition

    Hosted by:

    Christina Ma, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen, & Katz and Jaclyn Phillips, White & Case LLP

  10. #192 When Is Doing Good Bad? Understanding the Antitrust Implications of ESG.

    24 oktober 2022 · 31 min

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    In recent congressional testimony, FTC Chair Lina Khan definitively declared that there is no ESG antitrust exemption. How can companies avoid violating the antitrust laws while still complying with demands from their shareholders and other constituents to conduct business consistent with policies that are environmentally and socially sensitive, and promote good public policy? David Shaw, a partner at Morrison & Foerster, and Derek Jackson, an associate at Cohen & Gresser, join Christina Ma and Melissa Maxman to discuss the intersection between ESG and the Sherman Act. Listen to this episode to learn more about whether existing antitrust exemptions, such as Noerr-Pennington, can affect business decisions about ESG. Lees meer

    With special guests:

    David J. Shaw, Partner, Morrison & Foerster and Derek Jackson, Associate, Cohen & Gresser LLP

    Related Links:

    Jens Hackl, Sustainability and Antitrust – What Companies Need to Know About Sustainability Collaborations in Europe (Feb. 28, 2022)

    The ESG Movement and Its Impact on Antitrust Compliance (July 7, 2022)

    Oversight of Federal Enforcement of the Antitrust Laws, Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights, Senate Judiciary Committee (Sept. 20, 2022) (note that discussion of ESG starts with questions from Sen. Hawley at 1:58:54 through 2:00:02 and picks up again with questions from Sen. Cotton at 2:02:42 through 2:05:35.)

    3rd Circ. Won't Revive Shell Egg Buyers' Antitrust Suit

    Hosted by:

    Christina C. Ma, Partner, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Melissa H. Maxman, Partner, Cohen & Gresser, LLP

  11. #191 What’s New in Mexico? The Battle for Jurisdiction Over Digital Markets

    17 oktober 2022 · 26 min

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    Mexico's Federal Economic Competition Commission (COFECE) is an autonomous agency responsible for competition law enforcement, policy and advocacy nationwide. At the same time, an entirely separate agency—the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT)—has jurisdiction to enforce the competition laws in the telecommunication and broadcasting sectors. How do the two agencies determine where one agency's jurisdiction ends and the other agency's begins? Marta Loubet, a competition lawyer based in Mexico City, joins Alicia Downey and Sarah Zhang to discuss the origins of the jurisdictional divide between COFECE and IFT, its relationship to COFECE’s ongoing digital markets initiatives, and what changes the future may bring. Listen to this episode to learn more about a unique and important feature of the Mexican competition regime. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Marta Loubet, White & Case LLP

    Related Links:

    Henry Capin-Gally, Germán Macías, Marta Loubet, Román González Melo, Mexico: An introduction to Competition (Chambers & Partners 2022)

    COFECE Website

    IFT Website

    Hosted by:

    Alicia L. Downey, Downey Law LLC and Sarah Zhang, Baker Botts LLP

  12. #190 Levelling the Playing Field? The European Union's New Regulation on Foreign Subsidies Distorting the Internal Market

    10 oktober 2022 · 36 min

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    To keep a level playing field among EU member countries, subsidies granted by those countries to companies engaged in competition in the EU are subject to the EU's state aid rules. But what about subsidies granted by non-EU countries which may impact the EU single market? Andreas Reindl, a partner at Van Bael & Bellis in Brussels, joins Alicia Downey and Matthew Hall to discuss the EU's new Regulation on foreign subsidies distorting the internal market, which authorizes the European Commission to investigate and issue orders to remediate the adverse effects of such foreign subsidies. Listen to this episode to learn more about this new Regulation and its implications for companies making acquisitions or involved in public tenders in the EU. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Andreas Reindl, Partner, Van Bael & Bellis

    Related Links:

    Proposed text of EU Regulation on Foreign Subsidies 13 July 2022

    European Council press release 30 June 2022

    Hosted by:

    Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC and Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods London LLP

  13. #189 What’s at Stake Here? Issues With the State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act

    3 oktober 2022 · 31 min

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    Compared to other proposals to reform the U.S. antitrust regime, the State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act has shown greater potential of being passed. What is at stake here? Yee Wah Chin, Counsel at Ingram Yuzek, speaks with Anora Wang and Alicia Downey about the arguments for and against exempting antitrust cases brought by state attorneys general from transfer and consolidation in a single venue. Listen to this episode to learn about the complexities in the proposed legal change and the potential implications if and when it is enacted. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Yee Wah Chin, Counsel, Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, LLP

    Related Links:

    Yee Wah Chin, The State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act of 2021: A Counterproductive Solution in Search of a Problem (January 10, 2022), New York Law Journal Vol. 267 No. 6 (2022)

    Hosted by:

    Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter and Alicia L. Downey, Downey Law LLC

  14. #188 What Makes a Maverick? Merger Analysis and Competitive Disruptors

    26 september 2022 · 32 min

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    The 2010 FTC/DOJ Horizontal Merger Guidelines indicate that merger review should consider whether a proposed merger may lessen competition by eliminating a "maverick" firm that plays a disruptive role in the market to the benefit of consumers. But how do we know when a proposed merger involves such a maverick? In this episode, hosts Alicia Downey and Matt Reynolds talk with Baker Botts LLP partner and DOJ alumna Taylor Owings about what she thinks should be the defining features of maverick firms. Listen to this episode to learn more about the theory of "disruptive innovation," the maverick concept, and their potential roles in merger analysis. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Taylor M. Owings, Partner, Baker Botts LLP

    Related Links:

    Taylor M. Owings, "Identifying a Maverick: When Antitrust Law Should Protect a Low-Cost Competitor", 66 Vand. L. Rev. 323 (2013)

    Clayton M. Christensen et al., "What Is Disruptive Innovation?", Harv. Bus. Rev., Dec. 2015

    Edgewell Personal Care Company and Harry's, Inc. (FTC case page)

    U.S. v. H&R Block, Inc., et al. (DOJ case page)

    Check out two of Taylor's favorite board games:

    Cyclades | Board Game | BoardGameGeek

    Power Grid | Board Game | BoardGameGeek

    And a card game that Taylor and Matt both enjoy:

    Dominion | Board Game | BoardGameGeek

    Hosted by:

    Alicia L. Downey, Downey Law LLC and Matthew J. Reynolds, Partner, Huth Reynolds LLP

  15. #187 What Has Changed (or Not) in 14 Years? Conversation With Steve Harris on the Development of China’s Anti-Monopoly Law

    19 september 2022 · 38 min

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    The Anti-Monopoly Law (AML) is China’s principal antitrust statute, as recently amended in August 2022, exactly 14 years after its inception. What has changed about China’s antitrust regime over the years? Steve Harris, respected practitioner and thought leader on Asian antitrust laws, speaks with Anora Wang and Christina Ma about his experiences with and perspectives of the AML, enforcement, and relevant agencies. Listen to this episode to learn about the significant developments of China’s antitrust law. Lees meer

    With special guests

    H Stephen Harris Jr., Attorney at Law

    Related Link:

    American Bar Association Comments on Five Draft Provisions Implementing the Anti-Monopoly Law of China (August 18, 2022)

    Hosted by:

    Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter and Christina Ma, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen, & Katz

  16. #186 Who Is John Roberti? A Conversation With John Roberti

    14 september 2022 · 21 min

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    John Roberti, one of the founders of Our Curious Amalgam and a longtime leader in the ABA Antitrust Law Section, just wrapped up his term as co-chair of the committee that produces our weekly podcasts. Looking back, what does John think about the evolution of OCA and what does he hope will be his legacy? To find out, Christina Ma and Alicia Downey interviewed John for a special farewell episode. Listen to this episode for stories about the early days of OCA and John's unique take on what it means to be from Delco. Lees meer

    With special guests:

    John Roberti, Partner, Cohen & Gresser LLP

    Hosted by:

    Christina Ma, Partner, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC

  17. #185 Who Is Tom Zych? Meet the 2022-23 Chair of the ABA Antitrust Law Section

    12 september 2022 · 27 min

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    Tom Zych of Cleveland, Ohio has taken on the big job of chairing the Antitrust Law Section for the 2022-23 ABA year. Who is the Section's new chair and what makes him tick? In this episode Alicia Downey and Matt Reynolds talk to Tom about what he'll focus on during his term and the legacy he hopes to leave behind. Listen to this episode to get to know Tom and, as a bonus, meet Mark Butscha, who will serve in the important role of Counsel to the Chair. Lees meer

    With special guests:

    Thomas F. Zych, Partner, Thompson Hine LLP and Mark R. Butscha, Jr., Partner, Thompson Hine LLP

    Related Link:

    ABA Antitrust Law Section - Home

    Hosted by:

    Alicia L. Downey, Downey Law LLC and Matthew J. Reynolds, Huth Reynolds LLP

  18. #184 Part II: One, Two, Three Strikes You’re Out? A Two-Part Discussion With the Defense Lawyers in the Three Part Chicken Price-Fixing Trials

    5 september 2022 · 33 min

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    A Denver jury recently acquitted defendants in the highly publicized third criminal trial involving allegations of price fixing in the chicken industry. What led to that not guilty verdict? Defense attorneys Rick Kornfeld and David Beller join Jaclyn Phillips and Christina Ma in a two-part series discussing the trials, strategy, and lessons learned. Listen to Part II today and hear Rick & David's reflections on the three trials--from simplifying complex themes to diversity in the courtroom. Lees meer

    With special guests:

    Rick Kornfeld, Shareholder, Recht Kornfeld PC and David Beller, Shareholder, Recht Kornfeld PC

    Hosted by:

    Christina Ma, Partner, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen, & Katz and Jaclyn Phillips, Associate, White & Case LLP

  19. #183 Part I: One, Two, Three Strikes You’re Out? A Two-Part Discussion With Defense Lawyers in the Three Part Chicken Price-Fixing Trials

    29 augustus 2022 · 30 min

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    A Denver jury recently acquitted defendants in the highly publicized third criminal trial involving allegations of price fixing in the chicken industry. What led to that not guilty verdict? Defense attorneys Rick Kornfeld and David Beller join Jaclyn Phillips and Christina Ma in a two-part series discussing the trials, strategy, and lessons learned. Listen to Part I today and hear all about the allegations and evidence, how the case evolved over time, and reflections on this historic outcome. Lees meer

    With special guests:

    Rick Kornfeld, Shareholder, Recht Kornfeld PC and David Beller, Shareholder, Recht Kornfeld PC

    Hosted by:

    Christina Ma, Partner, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen, & Katz and Jaclyn Phillips, Associate, White & Case LLP

  20. #182 Putting Equity Into Section 8? A Deeper Dive Into What Increased Enforcement Could Mean for Private Equity and Beyond

    22 augustus 2022 · 24 min

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    In a time of increased uncertainty surrounding antitrust issues, Section 8 of the Clayton Act and private equity firms have recently become two topics of interest. What are the implications of recent comments from enforcers on these issues? Ken Schwartz, antitrust partner at Skadden, joins Christina Ma and Jaclyn Phillips to discuss the current landscape around Section 8 as an enforcement tool and private equity transactions. Listen to this episode to hear more about what changes we may (or may not) see going forward. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Kenneth B. Schwartz, Partner, Skadden

    Hosted by:

    Christina Ma, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Jaclyn Phillips, White & Case LLP

  21. #181 Are We Understanding the Changes? Evaluating the Antitrust Assumptions

    15 augustus 2022 · 39 min

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    The bases for the enhanced antitrust enforcement programs at the Antitrust Division have been discussed often but understood rarely. What are the key assumptions that are being challenged as part of the new antitrust regime? David Lawrence, Policy Director at the Department of Justice Antitrust Division, joins John Roberti, Anant Raut and Aaron Yeater to discuss four key assumptions that new enforcers view with skepticism. Listen to this episode to understand better what is animating enforcement at the Antitrust Division. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    David Lawrence, Policy Director, U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division

    Related Link:

    https://www.justice.gov/opa/speech/antitrust-division-policy-director-david-lawrence-delivers-keynote-hal-white-antitrust

    Hosted by:

    John Roberti, Cohen & Gresser LLP, Aaron Yeater, Analysis Group, and Anant Raut

  22. #180 An Overlooked Battleground? Antitrust Issues Before the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC)

    8 augustus 2022 · 44 min

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    The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) may have been a familiar forum to parties in international trade to address disputes over intellectual property rights. But can the ITC also be an alternative adjudication body for private antitrust litigation? The Honorable F. Scott Kieff, Professor of Law at the George Washington Law School and former USITC commissioner speaks with Anora Wang and Christina Ma on the ITC’s design, the agency’s Section 337 docket, and ITC proceedings involving antitrust. Listen to this episode to learn about the ITC as an agency and its relevance to competition. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    F. Scott Kieff, Fred C. Stevenson Research Professor of Law, George Washington University Law School

    Related Links:

    1. F. Scott Kieff, Private Antitrust at the U.S. International Trade Commission, 14 J. Comp. L. & Econ. 46 (2018)

    2. F. Scott Kieff, "A Soup to Nuts Overview of a Job Search: A Common Sense Primer for Law Students" (2009)

    Hosted by:

    Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter and Christina Ma, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

  23. #179 What Have We Learned From Empirical Studies? Potential Antitrust Concerns Arising From Common Ownership

    1 augustus 2022 · 35 min

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    There is a growing interest in understanding the “ownership interests hypothesis,” i.e., whether investors holding interests in competing firms will soften firms’ incentives to compete and generate anticompetitive effects. But what do the data show? Isabel Tecu, principal at Charles River Associates and co-author of a leading study on common ownership focusing on the airlines industry, discusses her observations and insights with Anora Wang and Christina Ma. Listen to this episode to learn about the knowns and unknowns from the empirical evidence as well as implications for competition policy. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Isabel Tecu, Principal, Charles River Associates

    Related Links:

    1. José Azar, Martin C. Schmalz & Isabel Tecu, Anticompetitive Effects of Common Ownership (Working Paper, 2014)
    2. Isabel Tecu, "Anticompetitive Effects of Common Ownership" at Seven Years, Antitrust Magazine, Volume 36, Issue 1 (Fall 2021)

    Hosted by:

    Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter and Christina Ma, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

  24. #178 What’s the Role of FTC’s General Counsel? A Conversation with Alden Abbott on Historical and Current Issues

    25 juli 2022 · 41 min

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    The FTC’s General Counsel (GC) is the agency’s chief legal officer and adviser that provides counsel on various issues of law and policy and represents the agency in court. What are some of the most regular and important issues at the FTC’s GC office? Prof. Alden Abbott, former FTC GC and current Senior Research Fellow at George Mason University’s Mercatus Center, speaks with John Roberti and Anora Wang on issues including the Administrative Procedure Act, which can be critical especially when the agency expands or restricts its authorities. Listen to this episode to better understand the FTC’s GC role. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Alden Abbott, Senior Research Fellow, Mercatus Center at George Mason University

    Related Links:

    Alden Abbott, FTC Competition Regulation: A Cost-Benefit Appraisal (June 28, 2021)

    Hosted by:

    John Roberti, Cohen & Gresser and Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter

  25. #177 Who Is Cani Fernández? Meet the President of the Spanish National Markets and Competition Commission.

    18 juli 2022 · 29 min

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    The Section Lunch at the Antitrust Law Section’s Annual Spring Meeting in March 2022 featured a panel discussion with four trailblazing women leaders who have served as current or former competition agency chiefs in their countries. By popular demand, we are dedicating an episode of Our Curious Amalgam to each of these inspiring panelists. In this episode, hosts Alicia Downey and Jaclyn Phillips ask Cani Fernández, President of the Spanish National Markets and Competition Commission, to talk about Spain's competition regime, newsworthy accomplishments of the Commission under her leadership, and her own professional journey. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Cani Fernández, President of the Spanish National Markets and Competition Commission

    Related Link:

    Spanish National Markets and Competition Commission

    Hosted by:

    Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC and Jaclyn Phillips, White & Case LLP

  26. #176 Are We Thinking About Innovation the Right Way? The Role of Dynamic Efficiency in Competition Policy

    11 juli 2022 · 38 min

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    Amidst the current momentum for antitrust reform, are U.S. lawmakers and enforcers thinking about the role of innovation in the right way? Aurelien Portuese, Director of the Schumpeter Project on Competition Policy at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, joins Sergei Zaslavsky and Sarah Zhang to discuss the concept of dynamic efficiency and how antitrust should feature innovation as a central concern. Listen to this episode if you want to learn more about the importance of innovation to competition policy, the relationship between innovation and market power, and whether contemplated antitrust reforms sufficiently take innovation into account. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Aurelien Portuese, Director of the Schumpeter Project, ITIF

    Related Link:

    Aurelien Portuese biography

    Hosted by:

    Sergei Zaslavsky and Sarah Zhang

  27. #175 Who Is Michal Halperin? Meet the Former Director-General of the Israeli Competition Authority

    4 juli 2022 · 32 min

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    The Section Lunch at the Antitrust Law Section’s Annual Spring Meeting in March 2022 featured a panel discussion with four trailblazing women leaders who have served as current or former competition agency chiefs in their countries. By popular demand, we are dedicating an episode of Our Curious Amalgam to each of these inspiring panelists. In this episode, hosts Alicia Downey and Elyse Dorsey ask former Israeli Competition Authority Director-General Michal Halperin to talk about Israel’s competition regime, newsworthy accomplishments of the Competition Authority under her leadership, and her own professional journey. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Michal Halperin, Senior Fellow, Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business & Government, Harvard Kennedy School

    Related Link:

    Israeli Competition Authority

    Hosted by:

    Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC and Elyse Dorsey, Kirkland & Ellis LLP

  28. #174 Who Is Rahat Kaunain Hassan? Meet the Chairperson of the Competition Commission of Pakistan

    27 juni 2022 · 25 min

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    The Section Lunch at the Antitrust Law Section’s Annual Spring Meeting in March 2022 featured a panel discussion with four trailblazing women leaders who have served as current or former competition agency chiefs in their countries. By popular demand, we are dedicating an episode of Our Curious Amalgam to each of these inspiring panelists. In this episode, hosts Alicia Downey and Anant Raut ask Rahat Kaunain Hassan, Chairperson of the Competition Commission of Pakistan, to talk about Pakistan's competition regime, some of the Commission's most newsworthy accomplishments under her leadership, and her own professional journey. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Rahat Kaunain Hassan, Chairperson, Competition Commission of Pakistan

    Related Links:

    Competition Commission of Pakistan Website

    The Sugar Cartel Order dated 13 August 2021

    The RPM Order in the Home Appliances Market dated 11 March 2022 (Haier/DEL Order)

    CCP’s in-house documentary in celebration of Women’s Day 2021, highlighting the experiences of CCP’s female officers

    "Remedy" - poem by Rahat Kounain Hassan

    Hosted by:

    Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC and Anant Raut

  29. #173 Who Is Alejandra Palacios? Meet the Former Chair of the Mexican Federal Economic Competition Commission (COFECE)

    20 juni 2022 · 28 min

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    The Section Lunch at the Antitrust Law Section’s Annual Spring Meeting in March 2022 featured a panel discussion with four trailblazing women leaders who have served as current or former competition agency chiefs in their countries. By popular demand, we are dedicating an episode of Our Curious Amalgam to each of these inspiring panelists. In this episode, hosts Alicia Downey and Anora Wang ask former COFECE Chair Alejandra Palacios to talk about Mexico’s competition regime, newsworthy accomplishments of COFECE under her leadership, and her own professional journey. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Alejandra Palacios, Senior Fellow at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California (USC)

    Related Links:

    COFECE - Federal Economic Competition Commission

    A converging competition agenda for the prosperity of Mexico and the United States

    Hosted by:

    Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC and Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter

  30. #172 Biologically Similar but Competitively Not So? Economic Considerations of IP Litigation Settlements Involving Biosimilars

    13 juni 2022 · 37 min

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    Under the U.S. Supreme Court case FTC v. Actavis (2013), antitrust analysis of “reverse settlements” of IP litigations between makers of branded small molecule drugs and generics requires an analysis under the rule of reason. Are there distinct challenges presented by settlements between branded biologics and biosimilars? Sean Sheridan and Archan Ruparel, principals at Charles River Associates, speak with Anora Wang and Christina Ma on the complexities of negotiating patent settlements involving biosimilars. Listen to this episode to learn about pharmaceutical entry, price erosion, and more. Lees meer

    With special guests:

    Sean Sheridan, Principal, Charles River Associates and Archan Ruparel, Principal, Charles River Associates

    Related Link:

    Sean Sheridan and Archan Ruparel, FDA Biosimilar Approval Foreshadows IP Litigation Issues (September 15, 2021)

    Hosted by:

    Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter and Christina Ma, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

  31. #171 Can the Federal Trade Commission Use Rulemaking To Change Antitrust Laws? A Closer Look at the Administrative Law Challenges With Prof. Richard Pierce

    6 juni 2022 · 29 min

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    The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s current leadership has a vision for changing various aspects of antitrust laws through rulemaking. But can the FTC’s rulemaking withstand administrative law challenges in federal court? Richard Pierce, renowned administrative law scholar and professor at The George Washington University, walks through the FTC's proposals and potential administrative law challenges with Anora Wang and Christina Ma. Listen to this episode to learn about the legal bases, limitations, and challenges to FTC rulemaking. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Richard J. Pierce Jr., Lyle T. Alverson Professor of Law, The George Washington University Law School

    Related Links:

    Richard J. Pierce Jr, Can the Federal Trade Commission Use Rulemaking to Change Antitrust Law? (2021)

    Richard J. Pierce Jr, Important Changes at the Intersection of Antitrust and Administrative Law (2022)

    Hosted by:

    Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter and Christina Ma, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

  32. #170 True Crime? An Investigation Into DOJ’s Recent Policy Change on Criminal Monopolization Prosecutions

    30 mei 2022 · 35 min

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    In March 2022, the U.S. DOJ made headlines with the announcement it is considering bringing criminal monopolization cases under Section 2 of the Sherman Act for the first time in nearly fifty years. But is there any precedent that can help us understand what criminal prosecution of monopolization conduct would look like? Tiffany Rider and James Hunsberger of Axinn join John Roberti and Jaclyn Phillips to walk us through the decades-old case law and lay out the challenges DOJ might face trying to bring these cases under the modern antitrust framework. Listen to this episode to learn about whether the past can tell us anything about what DOJ will do in the future. Lees meer

    With special guests:

    Tiffany Rider, Partner, Axinn and James Hunsberger, Counsel, Axinn

    Related Link:

    Axinn Antitrust Insight: DOJ Officials Raise Specter of Criminal Monopolization Prosecutions

    Hosted by:

    John Roberti, Partner, Cohen & Gresser and Jaclyn Phillips, Associate, White & Case LLP

  33. #169 Shortchanged? The Treasury Department's Report on Labor Market Competition in the U.S.

    23 mei 2022 · 33 min

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    Labor market competition is one of the hottest issues in antitrust right now. Are workers being underpaid? Yes, says Treasury Department Deputy Assistant Secretary Neil Mehrotra, who joins Anant Raut and Alicia Downey to discuss the startling findings of Treasury's investigation into labor market competition. Listen to this episode to learn what we've misunderstood about labor market power, why workers are getting paid less than they should, and President Biden's long history combating this issue. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Neil Mehrotra, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Macroeconomics in the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Economic Policy

    Related Link:

    Investigation into labor market competition

    Hosted by:

    Anant Raut and Alicia Downey

    The episode is "Honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" with Indian-American host Anant Raut and guest Neil Mehrotra.

  34. #168 Is Antitrust Really Apolitical? Autocracy, Populism, and Antitrust

    16 mei 2022 · 35 min

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    Tumultuous political change, including the rise of populism, has been one of the key trends of the past decade. How do the shifting political winds affect antitrust, the largely technocratic domain some consider to be apolitical? University of Warsaw Professor Maciej Bernatt joins Christina Ma and Sergei Zaslavsky to discuss the interrelationship between rising autocracy and populism in Central Europe (and other parts of the world) and competition policy and enforcement. Listen to this episode to learn how political change in Poland and Hungary has affected the antitrust world, and what lessons antitrust enforcers and practitioners can draw from this experience. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Maciej Bernatt, University of Warsaw

    Related Link:

    Maciej Bernatt's book, Antitrust and Populism (enter the code BERNATT22 at checkout for a 20% discount)

    Hosted by:

    Sergei Zaslavsky and Christina Ma

  35. #167 What’s Going On With State Enforcement? An Update From the Front Lines

    9 mei 2022 · 33 min

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    In recent years, efforts by state attorneys general to enforce the antitrust laws have been in the news far more than in the past, as state AGs have taken the lead in challenging no poach agreements and pursuing cutting edge theories in prosecutions of Big Tech companies. How and why are the states making competition an enforcement priority? In this episode, hosts Melissa Maxman and Alicia Downey talk with Milton Marquis, an antitrust practitioner with decades of experience representing clients in state investigations and enforcement proceedings. Listen to this episode to learn about the current enforcement scene and sectors of interest to state enforcers. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Milton A. Marquis, Partner, Cozen O'Connor

    Hosted by:

    Melissa Maxman, Partner, Cohen & Gresser and Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC

  36. #166 What Say You? International Enforcers Live at Spring Meeting 2022 (Part 2)

    2 mei 2022 · 26 min

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    The Spring Meeting brings together thousands of antitrust practitioners and enforcers and this year was no exception. What did the attendees have to say? Alicia Downey and Anora Wang speak with Advocate John Simpson, Tribunal Member of South Africa’s National Consumer Tribunal, Brenda Gisela Hernández Ramírez, Acting Chair of COFECE (Mexico), and Ricardo Riesco, Head of Fiscalía Nacional Económica (Chile), on their agencies' priorities for the year and advice for practitioners. Listen to this episode to hear from these international enforcers "live" from the Spring Meeting. Lees meer

    With special guests:

    Advocate John Simpson, Tribunal Member, National Consumer Tribunal of South Africa, Brenda Gisela Hernández Ramírez, Acting Chair of COFECE (Mexico), and Ricardo Riesco, Head of Fiscalía Nacional Económica (Chile)

    Related Links:

    National Consumer Tribunal (South Africa)

    Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica/COFECE (Mexico)

    Fiscalía Nacional Económica (Chile)

    Hosted by:

    Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter and Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC

  37. #165 What Say You? International Enforcers Live at Spring Meeting 2022

    25 april 2022 · 24 min

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    The Spring Meeting brings together thousands of antitrust practitioners and enforcers and this year was no exception. What did the attendees have to say? Anant Raut and Anora Wang speak with Olivier Guersent, Director General of Competition at the European Commission and Martin Coleman, Panel Chair and Panel Inquiry Chair of the UK Competition and Markets Authority, on their priorities for the year and advice for practitioners. Listen to this episode to hear from these international enforcers "live" from the Spring Meeting. Lees meer

    With special guests:

    Olivier Guersent, Director General, European Commission Competition and Martin Coleman, Panel Chair and Panel Inquiry Chair, Competition and Markets Authority

    Hosted by:

    Anant Raut and Anora Wang

  38. #164 What’s Bias Got To Do With It? A Discussion With Jury Experts on How To Plan for, Identify, and Address Jury Bias.

    18 april 2022 · 33 min

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    Jury bias is an important issue that should be understood and considered by all trial teams, including for antitrust cases. How and when should antitrust attorneys begin to address issues of bias? Jury experts Christina Ouska and Johanna Hillard of JuryScope join John Roberti and Jaclyn Phillips to explain to us what we mean when we talk about jury bias, when trial teams should start thinking about jury bias, and what attorneys can do about it. Listen to this important episode to start to understand this big topic and learn strategies to deal with bias from the early stages of your case. Lees meer

    With special guests:

    Johanna Hillard, President, JuryScope and Christina Ouska, Senior Trial Consultant, JuryScope

    Hosted by:

    Jaclyn Phillips, White & Case and John Roberti, Cohen & Gresser LLP

  39. #163 Can We Talk About Breyer? Looking Back at Justice Breyer’s Approach to Antitrust

    11 april 2022 · 33 min

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    Justice Breyer will retire at the end of this SCOTUS term after nearly 28 years on the bench. How did Justice Breyer approach antitrust? Eric Citron, Partner at Goldstein & Russell and former clerk for Justices O'Connor and Kagan, joins Christina Ma and Jaclyn Phillips to talk about Justice Breyer's antitrust jurisprudence and what we might expect when a new Justice joins the Court. Lees meer

    With special guest:

    Eric Citron, Partner, Goldstein & Russell

    Hosted by:

    Christina Ma, Partner, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Jaclyn Phillips, Associate, White & Case LLP

  40. #162 How Has It Been Working? A Reflection on Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation Four Years In

    4 april 2022 · 38 min

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    Europe's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was created to protect the personal data of individuals and to simplify the regulatory environment for data protection in Europe. As a regulatory scheme that has served as a model for other jurisdictions developing their own data protection and data privacy laws, is the GDPR living up to its intended purposes? Adam Penman of McGuireWoods London joins Kayla Odom and Matthew Hall to reflect on the GDPR's impact on organizations and to discuss the trends relating to the rights afforded to individuals by the GDPR. Listen in for a look at the key developments in the data protection and data privacy landscape upon the GDPR’s fourth anniversary. Lees meer

    Related Links:

    #33 Can I Just Disappear? The Privacy Right to Be Forgotten.

    #89 What’s the Deal with Data Portability? Understanding the Competition and Privacy Aspects Surrounding the Movement of Data.

    Hosted by:

    Kayla Odom, Freitas & Weinberg LLP and and Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods

  41. #161 Is This a New Era of Federal Trade Regulation by Rule? The Past, Present, and Future of FTC Rulemaking

    28 maart 2022 · 32 min

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    For decades the FTC relied on its adjudicatory authority, applying its expertise on a case-by-case basis in administrative litigation, but now, FTC leadership seems to be shifting away from litigation to “legislative-style” rulemaking. What does that mean in practical terms? In this episode, co-hosts Jana Seidl and Alicia Downey speak with Adam White, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and co-director of George Mason University’s Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State, about what FTC rulemaking looks like and what we can expect. Listen to this episode to learn more about how FTC rulemaking started, how it evolved, recent changes to the process, and where the FTC may be headed with rulemaking. Lees meer

    Related Links:

    FTC - Statement of Regulatory Priorities (Dec. 10. 2021)

    Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy (July 9, 2021)

    FTC - A Brief Overview of the Federal Trade Commission's Investigative, Law Enforcement, and Rulemaking Authority (May 2021)

    Hosted by:

    Jana Seidl, Baker Botts LLP and Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC

  42. #160 What in the World Is Happening With Antitrust Enforcement? Antitrust Cartel Enforcement’s Return to Global Scale in 2022

    21 maart 2022 · 39 min

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    Global cartel enforcement saw a resurgence in 2021, but throughout the globe, we saw a continued focus on domestic matters. Do last year's developments tell us anything about the areas that are likely to come into focus in 2022? John Terzaken, Partner and Global Co-Chair of Simpson Thacher's Antitrust and Trade Regulation Practice, joins Matthew Hall and Jaclyn Phillips to discuss the rise in cartel enforcement activity and what trends to look out for in 2022. Listen to this episode to learn more about enforcement priorities that may be on the rise and whether we can expect to see the growing globalization of enforcement in 2022. Lees meer

    Related Links:

    Simpson Thacher's 2022 Global Cartel Forecast

    Hosted by:

    Matthew Hall, Partner, McGuireWoods London LLP and Jaclyn Phillips, Associate, White & Case LLP

  43. #159 What’s Next for EU Competition Policy? The European Commission’s Competition Policy Review

    14 maart 2022 · 31 min

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    There is a lot going on in the European competition law world and the European Commission recently published a review bringing the strands together. What does the review tell us about likely changes and the direction of policy? Claire Jeffs, competition law partner at Slaughter and May, joins Matthew Hall and Jaclyn Phillips to discuss the various issues covered by the Competition Policy Review and what it means. Listen to this episode to learn more about the direction of EU competition law and policy including how it will work alongside the EU's key policy goals of the green and digital transitions. Lees meer

    Related Links:

    European Commission EU Competition Policy Review November 2021

    Hosted by:

    Matthew Hall, partner, McGuireWoods London LLP, and Jaclyn Phillips, associate, White & Case LLP

  44. #158 What’s So Special About Hospitals? An Examination and Look Into Hospital Merger Review and Analysis

    7 maart 2022 · 38 min

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    It's unusual for a year to go by without the FTC challenging at least one contemplated or consummated hospital merger. What makes this area so ripe for antitrust scrutiny? Monica Noether, an economic expert in this area, joins Christina Ma and Elyse Dorsey to discuss this critical area of agency enforcement. Listen to this episode to hear more about how the agencies consider the costs—and potential benefits—of hospital mergers, and how changes driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, technological developments, and more are impacting this analysis. Lees meer

    Related Links:

    Hospital Merger Benefits: Views from Hospital
    Leaders and Econometric Analysis by Monica Noether, Ph.D. and Sean May, Ph.D.

    Hospital Merger Benefits: Views from Hospital Leaders and Econometric Analysis - American Hospital Association

    Hosted by: Elyse Dorsey and Christina Ma

  45. #157 Do We Need a Check? Big Tech and the American Innovation and Choice Online Act

    28 februari 2022 · 38 min

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    Big Tech is in the news as numerous federal and state lawsuits against “the big four” (aka GAFA), Microsoft and TikTok, are pending. But is more regulation needed? Luther Lowe of Yelp speaks with Melissa Maxman and Christina Ma to discuss the benefits of The American Innovation and Choice Online Act, S. 2992. Listen to this episode of Our Curious Amalgam to learn more about this bill and why proponents claim that comprehensive antitrust legislation is needed to restore competition and ensure small business owners have an opportunity to succeed. Lees meer

    Hosted by: Melissa Maxman, Partner, Cohen & Gresser LLP, and Christina Ma, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

  46. #156 Can They Help Themselves? Self-Preferencing at Large Platforms.

    28 februari 2022 · 34 min

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    There has been a lot of discussion recently about whether large platforms can favor themselves over potential competitors. Some of these discussions surround high-profile pending legislation seeking to rein in the self-preferencing tactics and policies of some of the biggest technology platforms in the world. But is it a good idea to eliminate self-preferencing by large platforms? Adam Kovacevich, founder and CEO of the Chamber of Progress, joins John Roberti and Sarah Zhang to discuss whether it is necessary to address self-preferencing behavior by big tech platforms. Listen to this episode to learn more from an expert who has thought extensively about these issues. Lees meer

    Related Links:

    Chamber of Progress

    Hosted by:

    John Roberti and Sarah Zhang

  47. #155 Will It Make Any Difference? Government Cases Against Google and Remedies Here and Abroad

    21 februari 2022 · 31 min

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    Competition enforcement authorities all over the world are bringing cases and enforcing new rules against Google, and as different jurisdictions impose widely different penalties and restrictions, it’s debatable whether those remedies have had the desired effects. So what are the best ways to address the perceived abuses of Google's dominance? Co-hosts Melissa Maxman and Alicia Downey get the answers from Megan Gray, the former General Counsel of one of Google’s leading competitors, DuckDuckGo. Listen to this episode to learn more about the challenges that governments face in trying to address the competition and privacy issues raised by Google's dominance among search engines. Lees meer

    Related Links:

    UK Competition and Markets Authority, “Online platforms and digital advertising,” Market Study Final Report (July 1, 2020)

    Commission Decision of 18.7.2018 relating to a proceeding under Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (the Treaty) and Article 54 of the EEA Agreement (AT.40099 – Google Android)

    U.S. et al. v. Google LLC, Amended Complaint (Jan. 15, 2021)

    State of Colorado et al. v. Google LLC, Revised Partially Redacted Complaint (Jan. 4, 2021)

    Hosted by:

    Melissa Maxman, Partner, Cohen & Gresser LLP, and Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC

  48. #154 Should I Have Been Paid? Facebook Faces Class Claim From UK Users

    14 februari 2022 · 40 min

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    Facebook is the leading social network in the UK, as elsewhere. But has it unfairly treated its UK users? Dr. Liza Lovdahl Gormsen, competition law academic and practitioner, joins Matthew Hall and John Roberti to discuss her class action claim in the UK which seeks multi-billion pound damages from Facebook/Meta. Listen to this episode to learn more about the history and basis of the claim, what is alleged, how it is funded, and what it is like to be a class representative. Lees meer

    Related Links:

    Legal team press release
    UK Facebook claim website
    Dr Gormsen profile
    Facebook Germany decision (Federal Cartel Office)

    Hosted by:

    Matthew Hall, partner, McGuireWoods London LLP, London and John Roberti, partner, Allen & Overy, Washington DC

  49. #153 Is Consumer Welfare the Right Policy for Antitrust Enforcement? Unpacking the Debate

    7 februari 2022 · 25 min

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    Antitrust enforcers, academics, and politicians are embroiled in a debate over whether the consumer welfare standard is the right policy for antitrust enforcement in the U.S. What are they fighting about and why does it matter? In this episode, we talk to Fiona Schaeffer and Ilana Kattan, two prominent antitrust practitioners and leaders in the ABA Antitrust Law Section, about what the consumer welfare standard is, and why it is the subject of intense debate in the US and globally. Listen to this episode to learn how the outcome of that debate will have significant ramifications for business conduct, mergers, and the U.S. economy as a whole. Lees meer

    Related Links:

    Watch the Antitrust Law Section's "hot tub" debate about the consumer welfare standard! Livestream at 12 noon Eastern Standard Time on February 10, 2022, and on demand at the Section's YouTube channel.

    Hosted by:

    Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC and Sergei Zaslavsky, Partner, O'Melveny & Myers LLP

  50. #152 Should Antitrust Be Used as an Anti-Inflation Tool? Live Recording of Debate at George Mason Law School

    31 januari 2022 · 47 min

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    The U.S. economy has seen a consumer price index increase of 7% in 2021, the largest 12-month gain since June 1982. But should antitrust be used as a tool to combat inflation? Josh Wright and Hal Singer, holding opposite views, debate, explain and answer questions from a live audience ranging from costs and benefits to theories and facts. Listen to this episode recorded live in George Mason law school, co-hosted by Anora Wang and Jana Seidl, and learn what key considerations go into this timely discussion. Lees meer

    Related Links:

    Noah Phillips & Joshua Wright, As Inflation Rises, Antitrust ‘Reformers’ Target Lower Prices (2021)

    Steven Salop & Fiona Scott Morton, The 2010 HMGs Ten Years Later: Where Do We Go From Here? (2020)

    Hosted by:

    Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter and Jana Seidl, Baker Botts