American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section

📣 The latest edition of our newsletter, "This Week in Antitrust & Consumer Protection," is out now! Dive into thought-provoking articles on #antitrust, #consumerprotection, and #dataprivacy. Don't miss out on the latest insights—subscribe today: https://lnkd.in/guhtF9d5 Read this week's newsletter:

🎙️ NEW #OurCuriousAmalgam episode: #282 Has the Scrutiny Reached a Fever Pitch? Taking the Temperature of Private Equity in Healthcare: https://lnkd.in/g3-FYJUM Private equity and health care are important aspects of the U.S. economy. Why are antitrust enforcers focused on the intersection of these two areas? Carla Hine (Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP), an antitrust attorney well-versed in both industries, joins Jaclyn Phillips (White & Case LLP) and Jeny Maier (Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP) to discuss the role PE plays in health care transactions and what antitrust enforcers’ recent focus means for such transactions. Listen to this episode to learn more about everything from the benefits of PE investment to legal theories underlying the current conversation. Listen: https://lnkd.in/g3-FYJUM Apple: https://lnkd.in/grQsDkgQ Amazon: https://lnkd.in/gkH9bcga Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gMG7SZ_a YouTube Music: https://lnkd.in/g8P4zrAV

Kicking off a new week with exciting programs & webinars! Stay tuned for the latest insights in the Antitrust Law Section. http://ambar.org/atevents Section Spotlight: July 15 | 3 PM EDT - SUMMER SERIES: Diversity in Media and Technology Careers https://lnkd.in/ggYh4fEa July 23 | 1 PM EDT - Avoiding Burnout: The Art of Taking Away with Dr. Leah Georges (Creighton University) https://lnkd.in/eEUD4hp7

We're pleased to welcome Nick Nguyen and Sheridan Phelan as AAI's Summer 2024 Interns. Both are recipients of the American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section’s 2024 Law Student Diversity Stipend. “We are excited to welcome Nick and Sheridan as our summer interns. As an organization committed to promoting competition and enhancing diversity in the antitrust community, we are delighted to have them with us,” said AAI President Randy Stutz. “Their work will support AAI’s critical mission in advocating for robust antitrust enforcement and sound competition policy.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eizKCKhi

📅 Join us on July 23 at 1 PM EDT for a Summer Series program focused on your well-being and productivity, "Avoiding Burnout: The Art of Taking Away." https://lnkd.in/eeQbm-Sj In Part 1 of the Mini Series on Adding and Subtracting: Finding the Formula for Professional Fulfillment, Dr. Leah Georges (Creighton University's EdD in Interdisciplinary Leadership / Creighton University) will lead an exploration of the counterintuitive practice of innovating by subtraction--rather than addition--to fight burnout and find renewed joy and meaning in our personal and professional lives. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for implementing the Art of Taking Away in their own lives. This program is sponsored by the Antitrust Law Section and co-sponsored by Leadership Development. Moderated by Caroline Black. Register: https://lnkd.in/eeQbm-Sj

Talking with my great friend Nicholas Weilhammer about my time as NAAG Antitrust Task Force Chair could not have been more fun, as we explored my journey into antitrust law from the Frozen Tundra of northern Wisconsin via the asparagus patch to my role in international cooperation in antitrust and the new AI tool I'm working on. Check it out below! Thank you to the American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section, Svetlana S. Gans, Liz Brady, and the whole crew of the ABA ALS State Enforcement Committee for the invitation and great conversation! https://lnkd.in/gG2EHQXs

The ABA Antitrust Law Section State Enforcement Committee is thrilled to present its latest installment of State Enforcers You Need to Know Series with the one and only Gwendolyn J. Lindsay Cooley. Gwendolyn is the former NAAG Antitrust Task Force Chair and former Assistant Attorney General at the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Don’t miss the opportunity to watch Gwendolyn’s exit interview available at the following link: https://lnkd.in/eqF2sxsd If you are interested in participating in a future State Enforcement Committee Program, including the State Enforcers You Need to Know Series, please contact the State Enforcement Committee's leadership: Co-Chairs: Liz Brady, Office of the Florida Attorney General Eric Lipman, Uber Vice Chairs: Sarah Allen, U.S. Department of Justice Lauren Battaglia, Hogan Lovells Beau Buffier, Wilson Sonsini Adam Gitlin, Office of the District of Columbia Attorney General Bradley Justus, Axinn Tiffany L. Lee, Perkins Coie Beatriz Marques, Office of the New York Attorney General Kelsey Paine, Baker Botts Nicholas Weilhammer, Office of the Florida Attorney General

🎙️ NEW #OurCuriousAmalgam episode: #281 What Are the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Plans for Enforcement? Breaking It Down From A To Triple C: https://lnkd.in/gfTF95Vp The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)’s enforcement and policy priorities for 2024-2025 reflect a focus on a wide range of conduct in many industries. What does this mean for practitioners, market participants, and consumers in Australia? Peta Stevenson (King & Wood Mallesons), a competition attorney with more than two decades of experience, joins Jaclyn Phillips (White & Case LLP) and Anant Raut to discuss the takeaways and implications. Listen to this episode to learn more about competition enforcement in Australia. Listen: https://lnkd.in/gfTF95Vp Apple: https://lnkd.in/gv3EKZmQ Amazon: https://lnkd.in/gs7uK3k2 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/guWXvmJ5 YouTube Music: https://lnkd.in/gjNJhe2k

Are you an international practitioner? Join the Antitrust Law Section and get access to the same amazing content and networking opportunities as U.S. members! As part of a leading global community dedicated to #antitrust, #consumerprotection and #dataprivacy, you will gain insights from global enforcement officials, hear from in-house counsel on significant issues, collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds, and more. Join us to enhance your professional growth and expand your network!    Some of the additional membership benefits include: Updates on U.S. and global developments; access to free or discounted programs, publications, and more; opportunities to showcase your expertise and become part of the Section's leadership.   Interested in becoming an international member? Apply now: ambar.org/antitrust Any questions? Please contact: antitrust@americanbar.org

🎧 Dive into the latest episode of Trust and Trade: #32 "The Non-Competes Ban" is now live! Tune in on all podcasting platforms: https://lnkd.in/g5kzG2Yw In this episode, Open Markets Institute's Sandeep Vaheesan and former acting FTC Chair Maureen Ohlhausen (Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati) discuss the looming nationwide ban on noncompete clauses for workers and debate the roots and limits of the FTC's powers under Section 5 of the FTC Act. Host Anant Raut and co-host Scott Perlman (Mayer Brown) talk about the legal challenges the ban is likely to face, and where Lina Khan's FTC may go next with the agency's interpretation of its own authority. Listen: https://t.co/tuFJ7p3B2t Apple: https://lnkd.in/gEEgHQ4w Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gXvwUwCP YouTube Music: https://lnkd.in/gFry4XxR