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Our Curious Amalgam

American Bar Association

Our Curious Amalgam explores topics in antitrust, competition, consumer protection, data protection, and privacy law around the world with leading experts in those areas. It is an amalgam because it is a group of diverse topics all in one place. It is curious because it gets the experts and asks them in-depth questions.

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01:02:01

#61 From Virtual Spring Meeting: What To Expect In...

Our Curious Amalgam ·

2020/05/27

This special episode is the audio of a program that ran during the ABA Antitrust Section’s popular Virtual Spring Meeting April 20-May 1, 2020 – enjoy! From record fines to novel theories of harm, the FTC has pursued vigorous consumer protection enforcement under Chairman Simons. This panel will discuss recent FTC enforcement and priorities, including impacts, if any, of COVID-19 on enforcement priorities, as well as in the areas of privacy, data security, marketing, advertising, and fintech,

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01:05:41

#60 From Virtual Spring Meeting: Where Do Vertically...

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2020/05/27

This special episode is the audio of a program that ran during the ABA Antitrust Section’s popular Virtual Spring Meeting April 20-May 1, 2020 – enjoy! New business models centered on evolving/expanding platforms raise critical questions about inter- and intrafirm relationships. How should regulators and competitors view these firms? Are they necessary ecosystem providers or threats to competitors’ future growth and relevance? Is vertical digital platform integration welfare-enhancing or a means of

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01:31:36

#59 From Virtual Spring Meeting: Hot Topics

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2020/05/27

This special episode is the audio of a program that ran during the ABA Antitrust Section’s popular Virtual Spring Meeting April 20-May 1, 2020 – enjoy! Antitrust and consumer protection policy, enforcement, and litigation change every day with vital issues constantly surfacing. Take a quick look at how the past year has set the stage for the news of today and trends of tomorrow. SESSION CHAIR / CO-MODERATOR Brian K. GRUBE / Jones Day, Cleveland, OH CO-MODERATOR Renata B. HESSE / Sullivan &

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01:41:05

#58 From Virtual Spring Meeting: Chair At The Table:...

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2020/05/27

This special episode is the audio of a program that ran during the ABA Antitrust Section’s popular Virtual Spring Meeting April 20-May 1, 2020 – enjoy! Antitrust litigation often features a low number of diverse attorneys with speaking roles in courts, as recent articles show. This panel will discuss the challenges and opportunities these groups, women in particular, face in litigation. Hear from a presiding judge, experienced litigators, and in-house counsel to learn how to navigate these issues

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01:28:41

#57 From Virtual Spring Meeting: Enforcers Roundtable

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2020/05/27

This special episode is the audio of a program that ran during the ABA Antitrust Section’s popular Virtual Spring Meeting April 20-May 1, 2020 – enjoy! Please join us for an in-depth conversation with leading competition authorities about their enforcement priorities and the transactions, investigations, and cases that are making headlines this year. The Enforcers Roundtable is always a highlight of the Spring Meeting. Don’t miss it! SESSION CHAIR/CO-MODERATOR Brian R. HENRY / Vice President &

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01:33:25

#56 From Virtual Spring Meeting: Big Tech: Too Big To...

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2020/05/27

This special episode is the audio of a program that ran during the ABA Antitrust Section’s popular Virtual Spring Meeting April 20-May 1, 2020 – enjoy! Investigations have been launched into whether Big Tech firms are violating antitrust laws, and Congress has initiated a bipartisan investigation into competition in digital markets. The panel will examine the range of outcomes that could result from the Big Tech investigations, drawing comparisons to past investigations of companies that were

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01:09:09

#55 From Virtual Spring Meeting: Antitrust & CP...

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2020/05/27

This special episode is the audio of a program that ran during the ABA Antitrust Section’s popular Virtual Spring Meeting April 20-May 1, 2020 – enjoy! This exciting, challenging, and humorous game show will examine the application of the Model Rules of Professional Responsibility to ethical questions confronting antitrust and consumer protection lawyers, and will address issues such as conflicts of interest, informed consent, multiple representation, joint defense agreements, preservation of client

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01:02:15

#54 From Virtual Spring Meeting: Virtual Spring...

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2020/05/27

This special episode is the audio of a program that ran during the ABA Antitrust Section’s popular Virtual Spring Meeting April 20-May 1, 2020 – enjoy! Please join us for a TED-talk style keynote from a recognized physician expert from the UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative discussing the latest on the science and structure of the explosive cannabis and CBD industries, which are raising challenging competition, consumer protection, and regulatory issues across the country. MODERATOR Kathleen E

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01:05:27

#53 From Virtual Spring Meeting: Briefing with the...

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2020/05/27

This special episode is the audio of a program that ran during the ABA Antitrust Section’s popular Virtual Spring Meeting April 20-May 1, 2020 – enjoy! State Attorneys General play a crucial role in enforcing state and federal antitrust and consumer protection laws. Join our panelists who represent antitrust and consumer protection bureaus from across the country as we discuss recent enforcement activities and the ongoing missions of state enforcement agencies. SESSION CHAIR/SPEAKER Gwendolyn J

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01:16:26

#52 From Virtual Spring Meeting: Agency Update with...

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2020/05/27

This special episode is the audio of a program that ran during the ABA Antitrust Section’s popular Virtual Spring Meeting April 20-May 1, 2020 – enjoy! You won’t want to miss this annual session where you will hear directly from the Federal Trade Commission Directors of the Bureau of Competition, Bureau of Consumer Protection, and Bureau of Economics about the latest in antitrust and consumer protection enforcement and policy initiatives. SESSION CHAIR Shylah R. ALFONSO, Perkins Coie LLP, Seattle,

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#51 How Does This Pay? Understanding the Role of...

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2020/05/25

Litigation funding (also known as third party funding or litigation finance) is funding provided by a third party unconnected to the litigation (or arbitration) in order to finance all or part of the legal and other costs arising, in return for a share of any proceeds. But how does litigation funding change the nature of the litigation game, both in the United States and United Kingdom? Rosemary Ioannou, Regional Managing Director, UK, Vannin Capital, and Andrew Woltman, Founder & Managing Director,

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#50 Can Robots Collude? Understanding the Competition...

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2020/05/18

Companies are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence technologies to guide product pricing, output and innovation decisions. But does this practice raise antitrust enforcement concerns? Kelly Smith Fayne, a San Francisco-based antitrust lawyer, joins Ricardo Woolery and John Roberti to discuss how the use of artificial intelligence impacts enforcement of collusive conduct that harms consumers. Listen to this episode to learn more about the enforcement risks artificial intelligence raises

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#49 How Are They Doing? Assessing the State of...

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2020/05/11

In our democracy, it is critical for the government to be held accountable for how it performs its mission. Has enforcement by the U.S. antitrust agencies diminished and how has that impacted competition? Diana Moss and Randy M. Stutz, AAI's Vice President of the American Antitrust Institute join John Roberti and Anora Wang, for a discussion of AAI's report assessing the state of the antitrust enforcement, in the context of current competitive conditions. Listen to this episode to learn more about

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#48 How Do You Get to The Final Yes? The Art and...

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2020/05/04

In the antitrust bar, there are many litigations but few trials. Many antitrust cases are settled and some of the highest damages are obtained through class actions. In practice, how do antitrust class actions settle and what's involved in the process? What are some important actors and tools in reaching the settlement? Megan Jones, partner at the law firm Hausfeld, speaks with John Roberti and Anora Wang about the risks on both sides in a settlement and the difficulties to get to a common place

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01:13:49

#47 Sequences & Sparks: Life Sciences Innovation Mergers

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2020/05/01

Recent economic research has examined potential killer acquisitions in the U.S., and regulators here and abroad have expressed competition concerns about acquisitions of startups. But innovation is a difficult and uncertain process. This panel explores hot topics, patent thickets, biologics, and the revamped UK CMA approach in a broader discussion of the renaissance of innovation theories of harm. SESSION CHAIR / MODERATOR / SPEAKER E. Bill BATCHELOR / Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP,

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01:10:59

#46 Antitrust, IP & Trade Wars

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2020/04/30

Antitrust interfaces with both international trade and intellectual property in complex ways. Multinational companies often face challenges that involve all three areas, while law firm practice groups tend to be siloed. This program brings together antitrust and trade experts who will explore these issues, as well as the unfair competition mandate of the International Trade Commission. SESSION CHAIR / MODERATOR D. Daniel SOKOL / White & Case LLP, Miami, FL SPEAKERS H. Stephen HARRIS / Winston &

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01:15:02

#45 Honest Broker Or Advocate: Effective Expert...

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2020/04/29

It has been said that conflicting expert testimony merely “cancels” each expert out: that experts can lose, but not win, a case. Are these mantras valid? What are the secrets to effective expert testimony? What mixture of “honest broker” and “advocacy” is the right one? Is the expert a “narrator” of facts or a hammer for ultimate issues? SESSION CHAIR / MODERATOR Ian SIMMONS / O’Melveny & Myers LLP, Washington, DC SPEAKERS Belinda S. LEE / Latham & Watkins LLP, San Francisco, CA Robert MANESS /

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01:22:47

#44 The Great Divide? Diverging State / Federal...

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2020/04/29

During this time of unprecedented divergence between state and federal antitrust enforcers, the panel will examine the legal framework and context for different investigation and enforcement perspectives, recent cases and settlements, and how to navigate investigations, negotiations, or enforcement actions where the procedural posture or relief sought by federal and state enforcers differs. SESSION CHAIR / MODERATOR Melanie A. HALLAS / Assistant Vice President – Senior Legal Counsel, AT&T Services,

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01:14:25

#43 No-poach: Assessing Risk In Uncertain Seas

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2020/04/28

No-poach agreements remain uncertain territory. This panel will take a practical look at the challenges in assessing risk and counseling clients regarding these agreements, including the applicable standard of review, risks of proof at trial, harm and injury, and prosecutorial discretion. SESSION CHAIR / MODERATOR Adam HEMLOCK / Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP, New York, NY SPEAKERS Mark H. HAMER / Baker McKenzie LLP, Washington, DC Dean M. HARVEY / Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP, San

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01:00:05

#42 Consumer Protection Year In Review

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2020/04/27

This past year was a year full of important developments for regulators and self-regulators on cutting-edge domestic and international consumer protection enforcement issues, including native advertising, endorsements, consumer reviews used for claims substantiation, privacy, data security, and more. Hear from experts and the people in the trenches regarding current enforce- ment and policy priorities and initiatives. SESSION CHAIR/MODERATOR/SPEAKER Deon WOODS BELL, Senior International Attorney -

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