This Week in Antitrust & Consumer Protection
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Join Us in Seoul for the Global Seminar Series!
The ABA Antitrust Law Section’s Global Seminar Series returns December 12, 2024, at the Seoul Central Post Office. Join top experts as they explore cutting-edge topics in competition, consumer protection, and data privacy.
Registration closes November 28—secure your spot today!
Section Spotlight
Kick off 2025 by joining us in New York for the Antitrust Women’s Roundtable on January 30! This unique forum brings together leading enforcers, in-house counsel, and private practitioners to reflect on major developments from the past year and navigate what’s ahead in antitrust, consumer protection, and data privacy. Featuring keynote speeches, fireside chats, and panels on hot topics, it’s an event designed to inspire and connect professionals across the field. Complimentary registration closes January 30!
Law Student Opportunities in Antitrust and Consumer Protection
New Career Opportunities Alert! The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is seeking talented candidates for two roles in its Antitrust Division:?
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Antitrust Thought Leadership
Podcast | Our Curious Amalgam
On the occasion of Lesley Fair’s retirement after 37 years in the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the Federal Trade Commission, she returns to Our Curious Amalgam to talk with co-hosts Alicia Downey and Jaclyn Phillips about some of the highlights of her illustrious career. Lesley has been described as “the voice of the FTC,” with a unique ability to translate the agency’s work into plain English. Listen to this episode to learn about Lesley’s contributions to the evolution of U.S. consumer protection law, as well as her work with the Antitrust Law Section’s Janet Steiger Fellowship program to encourage law students to follow her footsteps to rewarding careers in government service. Listen on Apple, Amazon, Spotify, Audible, or YouTube.
Article | Federal Civil Enforcement Committee
By Jeffrey Steven Spigel,?Robert Cooper,?Christopher C Yook,?Brian Robert Meiners,?Hershel Wancjer, and?Adriana Dunn: This article dives into the FTC's recent success in halting the Tapestry-Capri merger. Discover how the court's acceptance of the "accessible luxury" market and reliance on the 2023 Merger Guidelines signal key trends in merger enforcement.
Article | Economics Committee
By Monica Zhong,?Branko Jovanovic, and?Juliet Bellin Warren: This article examines the rise of regulatory and legal actions against deceptive design practices. By analyzing 46 cases from 2009–2024, this article explores the FTC’s evolving standards and the potential role of economic analysis in defining the boundaries of lawful marketing designs.
Article | Privacy & Information Security Committee
By Jennifer M Driscoll,?Eric Rigoli, and?Nayeli Contreras:?How do privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) shape the antitrust landscape? While traditionally seen through the lens of consumer protection, PETs are gaining attention for their potential antitrust implications. From fostering non-price competition to posing barriers to entry or enabling exclusionary conduct, PETs challenge traditional frameworks. Discover how these innovations intersect with the Sherman Act and reshape regulatory approaches.
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