This Week in Antitrust & Consumer Protection
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2025 Why Antitrust? The Inside Scoop
Curious about a career in antitrust law? Join us on February 18 at Vanderbilt Law School for Why Antitrust? The Inside Scoop, a dynamic panel featuring top scholars and practitioners. Hear firsthand about their career paths, key legal developments, and where the field is headed. This hybrid event is open to both in-person and virtual attendees. Presented by the Why Antitrust Panels Subcommittee of the ABA Antitrust Law Section’s Membership Committee.
Section Spotlight
Join us on February 21 at 12 PM EST for a fireside chat with Patricia Galvan, Assistant Director of the FTC’s Technology Task Force. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear insights on tech enforcement and policy. Co-sponsored by the Media & Technology Committee. Moderated by Joshua Goodman.
Applications for the 2025-2027 Young Lawyer & Economist Representative (YLR) Program are now open! This program connects early-career lawyers and economists (practicing less than 10 years or under age 36) with Section committees, offering leadership experience, content creation, and networking opportunities. Apply by February 21, 2025.
Deadline: February 28, 2025
Offered by the ABA Antitrust Law Section and its Women.Connected Committee, this $10,000 scholarship honors the legacy of Hollis Salzman, a leader in antitrust law and a champion for gender equality.
It supports law students identifying as women who seek summer or mid-year internships in public or private antitrust or consumer protection enforcement.
To apply, submit your application and required documents by 5:00 p.m. EST on February 28, 2025.
Antitrust Thought Leadership
Podcast | Our Curious Amalgam
The independent Mexican competition law regulator, COFECE, has been abolished and absorbed into the Ministry of Economics. What does this mean for merger control and competition law enforcement in Mexico? Lucia Ojeda Cárdenas, lawyer at SAI Law & Economics in Mexico City, joins Matthew Hall and Subrata Bhattacharjee to discuss this dramatic reform to the Constitution of Mexico. Listen to this episode to learn more about the timing of the changes, the structure of the new agency and implications for Mexican and foreign companies operating in the country. Listen on Apple, Amazon, Spotify, Audible, or YouTube.
Article | Economics / Mergers & Acquisitions Committee
By Mia Thwaites:?How are merger remedies evolving in a rapidly shifting regulatory landscape? Our latest webinar recap explores insights from competition law experts on the changing role of behavioral merger remedies in the US, UK, and EU—plus a deep dive into the Vodafone/Three decision.
Article | Transportation and Energy Industries Committee
As the U.S. and EU take increasingly divergent approaches to ESG initiatives under new antitrust leadership, businesses must navigate shifting enforcement landscapes. This article explores how each jurisdiction’s policies shape the future of ESG collaborations and competition law.
Article | Advertising Disputes & Litigation Committee
By Raqiyyah Pippins:?The FDA’s latest regulatory updates on nutrition labeling signal a major shift in how food companies can market their products. From new “healthy” criteria to front-of-package nutrition labels, these changes will significantly impact food advertising strategies—making it essential for brands to stay ahead of evolving compliance risks and consumer expectations.
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