This Week in Antitrust & Consumer Protection
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October 10 through October 24
Get Ready for ABA Giving Day!
Starting October 10, support the next generation of public service professionals through ABA Giving Day on October 24! This year, the Antitrust Law Section's campaign proudly supports the Janet D. Steiger Fellowship Project, which gives law students hands-on experience in consumer protection within state and territorial Offices of Attorneys General. Your gift helps provide the resources they need to pursue impactful public service careers and strengthen consumer protection efforts nationwide. Every contribution counts—join us throughout October in shaping future leaders dedicated to protecting consumers!
Section Spotlight
Join us on October 22 for the Antitrust Regional Reception in Toronto! This is a great opportunity to network with colleagues, connect with Section leaders, members, and staff. Enjoy refreshments and hors d'oeuvres in a relaxed setting. Complimentary registration for members, non-members, and JD law students!
The 2024 Antitrust Fall Forum is coming up on November 14 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. Join senior government officials, leading practitioners, and top scholars for a full day of insightful discussions on the future of antitrust in a post-election landscape. Early bird registration ends October 24.
Join us on November 13 in Washington, DC, for the Women.Connected Hall of Fame-inism Reception! This special event brings together antitrust, consumer protection, and data privacy professionals for a great evening of networking and recognition. The Women.Connected Committee will induct women who have made a significant impact in the profession and supported the advancement of others.
Antitrust Thought Leadership
Podcast | Trust & Trade
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By now in our popular "Mergernomics" series, you've learned how to calculate the potential harm from a horizontal merger. But how do you measure the risk from a vertical merger? In this episode, Cornerstone Research's Dr. Craig Malam tells you everything you need to know about "Vertical Math" analysis in merger review - how to calculate it, what it tells you, and when to use it. Hosts Anant Raut and Analysis Group's Emily Cotton use Microsoft's acquisition of video game maker Activision, which drew significant international regulatory scrutiny, to discuss with Dr. Malam how to assess the risks of total or partial foreclosure from a vertical merger and how to use this analytical tool in relation to other economic tests in this series. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube.
Podcast | Our Curious Amalgam
Can a Big Law antitrust practitioner have a successful career as a solo or small firm lawyer? In this episode, antitrust trial lawyer Sean Gates and co-hosts Alicia Downey and Matt Reynolds talk about their experiences leaving large firms to strike out on their own in the middle of their careers. Listen to this episode to learn what motivated them to “go small,” and why antitrust law offers unique challenges, opportunities, and rewards to those looking for an alternative to Big Law practice. Listen on Apple, Amazon, Spotify, Audible, or YouTube.
Article | Distribution & Franchising Committee
By Kritika Narula?and?Zsolt Udvari: Explore the implications of the updated Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER) in Europe, which outlines the treatment of vertical agreements and exemptions under Article 101 of the TFEU. Join us in a comprehensive webinar as the ABA Antitrust Law Section’s Distribution and Franchising Committee delves into key topics such as dual pricing, resale price maintenance, and recent enforcement actions.?
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