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The Janet D. Steiger Fellowship Project is now accepting applications! Law students interested in consumer protection careers can apply for this eight-to-ten-week paid fellowship, which offers hands-on experience in state and territorial Offices of Attorneys General and consumer protection agencies. Each selected fellow will receive a $6,000 stipend, and applications are due by November 29, 2024.
Starting October 10, consider supporting these future public service leaders through ABA Giving Day.?The Antitrust Law Section's campaign backs the Steiger Fellowship, empowering law students with vital resources to pursue impactful careers in consumer protection. Your contribution today helps shape tomorrow's leaders!
Section Spotlight
Join us on October 22 for the first-ever Antitrust Regional Reception in Toronto! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to network with colleagues and connect with Section leaders, members, and staff. Enjoy refreshments and hors d'oeuvres in a relaxed setting. Complimentary registration is available for members, non-members, and JD law students—register now and be part of this inaugural event!
Join us on November 13 in Washington, DC, for the Women.Connected Hall of Fame-inism Reception, bringing together professionals in antitrust, consumer protection, and data privacy for an evening of networking, celebration, and recognition. The Women.Connected Committee will honor trailblazing women who have made a significant impact on the profession and championed the advancement of others.?
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.
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Antitrust Thought Leadership
Podcast | Our Curious Amalgam
The European Commission’s draft guidelines on exclusionary abuses of dominance will, once adopted, be a key document when applying EU competition law. But what is in the draft? Rona Bar-Isaac, head of competition at Addleshaw Goddard in London, joins Matthew Hall and Derek Jackson to discuss the draft guidelines and a controversial European Court of Justice judgment which was released soon after the publication of the guidelines. Listen to this episode to learn more about the components of the draft, including the Commission’s two-stage approach for analyzing potential exclusionary abuses of dominance and the available defenses, as well as the implications for the guidelines of the Google Shopping ECJ judgment that deals with self-preferencing as an abuse. Listen on Apple, Amazon, Spotify, Audible, or YouTube.
Article | Federal Civil Enforcement Committee
By Mary Kaiser,?David D Cross, and?Benjamin Edward Campbell:?In a landmark ruling, the DOJ secured a major antitrust victory against Google, with a court finding that the company illegally maintained its monopoly in search services and text ads. This decision could reshape the online search industry and fuel further antitrust actions against Big Tech.
Article | Economics, Joint Conduct, Pricing Conduct, Transportation & Energy Industries Committees
By David Toniatti and Lipeng Chen:?Interlocking directorates and common ownership are under increasing regulatory scrutiny. In a recent ABA webinar, experts explored the antitrust implications of these practices, discussing their historical context, private equity's role, and the potential procompetitive benefits. As enforcement ramps up, companies must ensure compliance and rethink corporate governance strategies.
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