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#372 Can a Price Be Put on Harm? FTC Monetary Remedies and the Data-Driven Economy
Five years after the Supreme Court’s AMG Capital Management decision limited the FTC’s ability to seek monetary remedies under Section 13(b) of the Federal Trade Commission Act, the agency continues to look for ways to obtain money in consu
#371 Who Does Your Doctor Work For? Vertical Integration in the Healthcare Provider Market
Hospitals, as well as insurers, have been increasingly purchasing physicians practices, home health providers, and nursing facilities. But what are the competitive implications of these acquisitions? Dr. Zack Cooper, economist and public he
#370 Is Any Deal Safe From Review in the EU? Implications of the “Towercast” Judgment
M&A deals impacting the EU that are not caught by standard merger control thresholds can still be reviewed under general competition law rules. But how does this work? Frédéric Manin, lawyer at Advant Altana in Paris, joins Matthew Hall and
#369 Back To Form or Back to the Drawing Board? How To Navigate the Decision Vacating the New HSR Rules
In February 2025, new rules for the pre-merger notification requirements in the U.S. came into effect. But will a February 2026 court decision undo these changes? Daniel Rosenthal, partner at Kirkland & Ellis, joins Jaclyn Phillips and Lexi
#368 Mother, May I? The Use of Prior Approval Requirements in Merger Settlements
Over the last few decades, prior approval requirements were considered an extraordinary remedy in merger settlements, yet their use has fluctuated in agency enforcement across recent administrations. Where do the FTC and DOJ stand in their
#367 How Do States Make Independent Judgment in Merger Review? The Tunney Act and HPE–Juniper
States have become increasingly active participants in merger enforcement, often conducting independent analyses and, at times, intervening alongside federal agencies in high-profile cases. What goes into states’ analyses and decisions to i
#366 What’s the State of Mini-HSR Regimes? Perspectives from the Colorado & Washington State AGs
State attorneys general are taking a more active role in merger control, with Colorado and Washington leading the way on new “mini-HSR” notification regimes. What do these new state pre-merger filing laws require, and how should companies a
#365 What Roles Do Economists Play in Chinese Competition Law? Conversation With Dr. Vanessa Zhang
China’s antitrust regime has evolved rapidly over the past decade. What role does economic analysis play in the actual enforcement? Anora Wang and Kathleen Hu speak with Dr. Vanessa Zhang of Compass Lexecon about the growing role of economi
#364 Does Visual Generative AI Make Better Ads? Exploring AI Advertising Effectiveness
Businesses are increasingly considering the use of generative AI for work that historically relied on human creativity, including in the area of marketing and advertising. But can ads made with gen AI really be more effective than human-cre
#363 The Antitrust Controversy Surrounding Brazil’s Soy Moratorium
In 2006, various parties came together to form Brazil’s Amazon Soy Moratorium in an effort to curb illegal deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest. Today, challenges regarding Brazil’s Soy Moratorium continue to mount, with passionate advoca
#362 What’s Happening With AI and Data Privacy? An Update From the PRIS Committee
The past few years have been a critical time in the development of data privacy laws and the regulation of AI in the United States. As we look toward 2026, the complexities are only increasing. In this episode, the Antitrust Law Section's P
#361 All Change or More of the Same? UK Merger Control Developments
The UK merger control regime is undergoing procedural and substantive changes. What is happening and what should practicioners know? John Schmidt, solicitor at Arnold & Porter in London, joins Matthew Hall and Jaclyn Phillips to discuss the
#360 How To Unshackle the Golden Chain? Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Markets
Blockchain and cryptocurrency promised to decentralize modern financial markets to take market power away from centralized financial intermediaries. But have they lived up to this promise? Hanna Halaburda, Associate Professor of Technology,
#359 What is Happening With Class Claims in the UK? The Competition Law Opt-Out Collective Actions Regime
Billions have been claimed under the UK competition law opt-out collective actions regime since its introduction in 2015. What issues are faced by class members, class representatives and defendants? Jeremy Robinson, solicitor at Harcus Par
#358 The Future of Enforcement and Compliance? How Computational Antitrust is Used
Computational methods are increasingly used by competition law regulators worldwide. But what are these and can companies also take advantage? Todd Davies, PhD candidate in competition law at University College London, joins Matthew Hall an
#357 Is Strong Competition in GenAI a Hallucination? Discussing Economic Insights in the Industry
GenAI is one of the fastest-growing consumer tools in history. But what have we learned about competitive dynamics in the industry? Economists Andrea Asoni and Matteo Foschi join Jaclyn Phillips and Lexi Michaud to discuss what early econom
#356 Can Pay Transparency Create Antitrust Risks--or Compliance Opportunities?
As pay transparency laws rapidly expand across U.S. jurisdictions, companies are facing complex intersections between labor law, antitrust compliance, and pay-equity analytics. Where are the high risk areas? Ye Zhang, a labor economist and
#355 What’s the Score, Your Honor? Conversation With Judge Richard Boulware
Every trial tells a story — but what happens when the storyteller becomes the judge? The honorable Judge Richard Franklin Boulware II speaks with Anora Wang and Jeny Maier on his remarkable journey from public defender to federal judge, les
#354 What Do the Updated HSR Rules Really Mean for Your Next Deal? A Conversation With Zak Goodwin
The HSR rules got a major update in February 2025, shaking up the landscape for dealmakers. How have those updated rules played out in practice? In this episode, Zachary Goodwin of Ropes & Gray discusses with Amanda Hamilton and Puja Patel
#353 What’s Happening in Ukraine? A Conversation With Timur Bondaryev
Ukraine's antitrust/competition law regime remains in place despite Russia's invasion. How are the rules enforced and what changes can we expect? Timur Bondaryev, a leading Ukrainian lawyer, joins Matthew Hall and Anora Wang to discuss merg
#352 Is There a New Playbook for Merger Remedies? Evaluating the Current Stance of the U.S. Agencies
Antitrust enforcers have grown increasingly skeptical of merger remedies over time, but their approach varies with each administration. Where do antitrust enforcers in the second Trump administration stand on merger remedies? Adam Di Vincen
#351 How Should Intent Apply in Competition Law? A Discussion With Maya-Salomé Garnier
The concept of intent is usually considered of little relevance to EU competition law enforcement and practice. But is that the reality and should this change? Maya-Salomé Garnier, lecturer at Aix-Marseille University, joins Matthew Hall an
#350 What’s the Deal With Reverse Acquihires? Considering Antitrust and HSR Implications
Reverse acquihires are turning traditional merger dynamics on their head, raising fresh questions for dealmakers and regulators alike. But what exactly are the antitrust and HSR implications when talent, not technology or assets, drives the
#349 What’s the Price Tag on Privacy? Turning Data Leaks Into Dollar Figures
Privacy litigation in the U.S. is at an all-time high owing in part to the growing body of privacy laws, particularly at the state level. But are there unique challenges associated with litigating privacy breaches? Dr. Andrew Stiver joins J
#348 Why Some Retail Deals Get Deeper Scrutiny? An Examination of Retail Merger Review and Analysis
In recent years, retail mergers have gotten more attention as consumers have grown more concerned with consolidation and how that impacts their pocketbooks. While antitrust enforcers scrutinize all retail mergers, not all have gotten a deep
#347 Where Do We Draw the Line? The Intersection of the First Amendment and Antitrust Under the Noerr-Pennington Doctrine
The Noerr-Pennington doctrine is rooted in the First Amendment, and exempts certain activities involving petitioning the government from the normal rules of antitrust enforcement. But where do we draw the line on what activity is and is not
#346 Who Is Elizabeth Odette? Meet the Chair of NAAG's Multistate Antitrust Task Force
State attorneys general are playing an increasingly important role in investigating and challenging antitrust violations that affect their constituents. In this episode, co-hosts James Hunsberger and Alicia Downey find out what the National
#345 Who Is Renata Hesse? Meet the 2025-26 Antitrust Law Section Chair
August marks the beginning of a new ABA Antitrust Law Section year under the leadership of a new Chair. In this episode, co-hosts Anora Wang and Alicia Downey talk with Sullivan & Cromwell partner Renata Hesse, a longtime Section leader who
#344 What Happens When Antitrust Lawyers Form a Bar Band? Behind the Music of Side Hustle
Antitrust lawyers by day, rock stars by night. Who are the members of Side Hustle, the Antitrust Law Section’s unofficial house band? They include prominent members of the antitrust law community, with more than a century of combined experi
#343 FTC v. DOJ: Who Wore It Better?
Why does the U.S. have two antitrust enforcement agencies—and how do they really differ in practice? In this episode, Puja Patel and Barry Nigro are joined by Debbie Majoras, former FTC Chair and former Deputy Assistant Attorney General at
