Latest Cartel Podcast Episodes
A Discussion with Clean Virginia’s Brennan Gilmore
Second Request - December 21, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsOn this episode of Second Request, executive director of Clean Virginia, Brennan Gilmore, discusses the biggest successes and challenges Clean Virginia has experienced working to advance clean government and clean energy. Listen to the podcast to learn about the history of Virginia’s mo...
#252 Has A New Ecosystem Been Discovered? The European Commission Blocks Booking’s Proposed Acquisition of eTraveli
Our Curious Amalgam - December 18, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsThe European Commission's recent decision to block Booking’s proposed acquisition of eTraveli is unprecedented and even controversial to some. How should we understand the EC's concerns? Eliana Garces, Senior Advisor with Analysis Group, joins Matthew Hall and Jaclyn Phillips to discuss the EC's...
#251 How Is Gender Relevant to Competition Law? The OECD’s Gender Inclusive Competition Toolkit
Our Curious Amalgam - December 11, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsGender differences are often overlooked when conducting competition law analysis. How should gender impact the work of competition regulators? Lynn Robertson, Competition Expert at the OECD's Competition Policy Division and co-author of the OECD's Gender Inclusive Competition Toolkit, joins Alic...
#250 How Are We Celebrating Our 250th Episode? A Look Back at the Top Episodes of All Time
Our Curious Amalgam - December 04, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsOur Curious Amalgam is celebrating its 250th episode by hosting a family reunion! In this episode, former and current regular hosts Alicia Downey, Anora Wang, Matthew Hall, Christina Ma, Anant Raut, and Sergei Zaslavsky highlight the some of the Top 5 most listened-to episodes, year by year, sin...
Unpacking the Litigation Against the National Association of Realtors with Real Estate Executive Jack Ryan and Antitrust Attorney Darren McCarty
Second Request - November 29, 2023 15:29 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsJack Ryan, cofounder and CEO of the real estate brokerage REX, and Darren McCarty, lead lawyer in the current antitrust litigation for REX, discuss the recent litigation against the National Association of Realtors and what it means for the future of residential real estate.
A Deep Dive into the Google Trial and Tech Landscape with Seth Bloom
Second Request - November 29, 2023 15:28 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsLegal expert Seth Bloom delves into the Google antitrust trial, amidst the current legal landscape, tech trends, and evolving regulatory environment. Analyzing the trial's dynamics, he and host Teddy Downey explore the role of Judge Mehta, potential outcomes, and the broader implication...
Kevin Erickson on Live Nation Entertainment
Second Request - November 29, 2023 15:10 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsKevin Erickson, director of the Future of Music Coalition, discusses the DOJ and State AGs’ monopolization investigations into Live Nation and how anticompetitive conduct in the industry hurts musicians and fans. Kevin and host Teddy Downey lay out what regulators, enforcers, and policy...
Untapped Government Policy Options for Getting Cheaper Generics to Market with Dr. Michael J. Birrer
Second Request - November 29, 2023 15:06 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsDr. Michael J. Birrer, an expert in oncology, discusses the complexities of generic oncology drug shortages, exploring the root causes and potential solutions to this recurring problem. Dr. Birrer shares his perspectives on the impact of reimbursement policies, the role of government in...
#249 What Happens When Competition and Geopolitical Issues Intertwine? Surveying the Landscape of the Global Semiconductor Sector
Our Curious Amalgam - November 27, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsAre you curious about issues related to competition and geopolitical concerns in the global semiconductor sector? In this episode, Barry Nigro and Alicia Downey talk to Arnold & Porter partner David Emanuelson, formerly in-house M&A counsel for Intel Corporation, about how the Chinese government...
#248 Are You on Board With Section 8? A New Era of Enforcement Against Interlocking Directorates
Our Curious Amalgam - November 20, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsFor decades, Section 8 of the Clayton Act--which prohibits two competing corporations from sharing a common director--was rarely enforced by the U.S. antitrust agencies, and corporations were for the most part left to regulate themselves. In this episode, Alicia Downey and Sergei Zaslavsky talk ...
#247 Has the System Derailed? The State of Competition in the US Freight Rail Sector
Our Curious Amalgam - November 13, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsSome have expressed concerns over a lack of competition in the U.S. rail freight and passenger services markets. How the U.S. freight rail system works and is competition an issue in the sector? Dr. Russell Pittman, the Director of Economic Research in the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Departme...
#246 What’s New in Antitrust and Tech? Unpacking FTC v. Amazon
Our Curious Amalgam - November 06, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsIn September 2023, the Federal Trade Commission and 17 states filed a massive, landmark antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, alleging that Amazon engaged in anti-competitive and unfair practices to expand and maintain an illegal monopoly in two online markets, the market for marketplace services, w...
#245 Unspoken Truths: Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession
Our Curious Amalgam - October 30, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsOn this episode of Our Curious Amalgam podcast - a special collaboration with the Antitrust Law Section's Women.Connected Committee - we explore the prevalence of sexual harassment in the legal profession, why it persists, and the damage it causes. With expert insight from Jane Pigott, we learn ...
#244 Levelling the Playing Field (Part 2)? The European Union’s Regulation on Foreign Subsidies Distorting the Internal Market is Now in Force
Our Curious Amalgam - October 23, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsThe European Union's Regulation on Foreign Subsidies Distorting the Internal Market is now in operation. What is happening in practice and how should companies prepare? Ulrich Soltész, partner at law firm Gleiss Lutz in Brussels, joins Matthew Hall and Derek Jackson to discuss the state of play ...
#243 When Is Personalized Pricing Unlawful? Personalized Pricing Litigation in China
Our Curious Amalgam - October 16, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsThe practice of personalized pricing has been empowered by advanced algorithms in the digital era. Relevant policy debates and lawsuits are on the rise in recent years in China. When is personalized pricing unlawful? Dr. Annie Xue, head of GEN Law Firm's compliance practice in China, joins Anora...
#242 What’s in the Black Box? Knowns and Unknowns About Pricing Algorithm From the Latest Academic Research
Our Curious Amalgam - October 09, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsDo AI algorithms have the ability to conspire and collude? Join us as we dive into the black box of algorithm pricing with Dr. Ai Deng, a principal in the consulting firm Charles River Associates. We will discuss the implications of AI technology on competition, two types of algorithmic collusio...
#241 Are PBMs Good For Competition? A Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Effects of Regulating Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Our Curious Amalgam - October 02, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsPharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are being called out for engaging in allegedly anticompetitive business practices that make prescription drugs less affordable. But do PBMs actually promote competition in the healthcare industry? In this episode, Professor Casey Mulligan, an economist and law pr...
#240 Can Competition and Quality Coincide? Analyzing a Systematic Competition Law Approach to Healthcare and Quality Concerns
Our Curious Amalgam - September 25, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsThe role of antitrust in health care is a common topic in the antitrust world. But does health care quality play a big enough role in the discussion? Professor Theodosia Stavroulaki joins Jaclyn Phillips and Jeny Maier to discuss her new book, which focuses on the role of competition and quality...
#239 No More Clouds on the Horizon? The UK CMA’s Investigation Into Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Our Curious Amalgam - September 18, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsMicrosoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard was controversially blocked in its original form by the UK Competition and Markets Authority. What was the CMA's rationale and how has the investigation played out since then? Bruce Kilpatrick, partner at Addleshaw Goddard LLP in London, jo...
Venture Predation: How Venture-Backed Startups Use Predatory Pricing to Suppress Competition
Second Request - September 15, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsOn the latest episode of Second Request, Associate Professor of Law Matthew Wansley and Professor of Law Samuel Weinstein of Cardozo School of Law discuss their recent article entitled “Venture Predation” published in the Journal of Corporation Law. Speaking with The Capitol Forum’s Ted...
#238 Who Is Fiona Schaeffer? Meet the New Chair of the ABA Antitrust Law Section
Our Curious Amalgam - September 11, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsFiona Schaeffer, a prominent antitrust lawyer, has taken on the big job of leading the ABA Antitrust Law Section in 2023-24. In this episode, co-hosts Alicia Downey and Anora Wang interview Fiona about her goals for the year and the initiatives she is leading to explore the relationship between ...
#237 Should We Bank on Changes? A Conversation About Bank Merger Policy
Our Curious Amalgam - September 04, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsBank failures in 2023 led to renewed interest in bank consolidation and debate over the role of antitrust in bank policy. But does this mean we can expect the DOJ Antitrust Division to change the way they are approaching bank mergers? Damian Didden, Partner at Wachtell, joins Jaclyn Phillips and...
#236 What Is PE Anyway? All the Questions You Were Afraid To Ask About Private Equity
Our Curious Amalgam - August 28, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsPrivate equity has been in the hot seat at the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division lately. Both agencies have increasingly expressed skepticism regarding PE buyers and owners, and have devoted more resources to investigating matters where PE parties are involved. But what exactly...
#235 Win, Lose, or Draw? A Decade of Pharma Antitrust Since FTC vs. Actavis
Our Curious Amalgam - August 21, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsTen years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its 5-3 decision in FTC v. Actavis, which held that the rule of reason should govern so-called "pay-for-delay" patent litigation settlement agreements between brand name and generic pharmaceutical manufacturers. In this episode, hosts Aaron Yeater and...
#234 What About Small Tech? Democratizing Employment Data
Our Curious Amalgam - August 14, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsEmployment data is a critical component of the financial ecosystem—it’s required documentation if you want to rent or buy a home, purchase a car, apply for a new job, or get a loan. As digital technology is transforming the manner in which payroll information is collected and leveraged, we’re fa...
#233 What Are the Thoughts Behind the Changes? Draft DOJ-FTC Merger Guidelines Explained by DOJ DAAGs
Our Curious Amalgam - August 07, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsOn July 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission issued the long-awaited draft Merger Guidelines. How should you approach the draft guidelines? The DOJ Antitrust Division’s Deputy Assistant Attorney Generals Andy Forman and Michael Kades spea...
A Discussion with Shaoul Sussman on the DOJ and FTC’s New Merger Guidelines
Second Request - August 03, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsOn this episode of Second Request, Teddy Downey and the FTC’s Shaoul Sussman discuss the new draft merger guidelines from the FTC and DOJ. Shaoul describes some of the market dynamics, economic conditions and case law reflected in the new guidelines, and why the agencies thought it was ...
#232 Never a Dull Moment In Antitrust? Conversation With Judge Douglas Ginsburg
Our Curious Amalgam - July 31, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsAntitrust cases are often complex and technical, which invites suspicion that such cases should be decided by specialists rather than generalist judges. Would a judge who is truly an antitrust expert think the same? The honorable Judge Douglas Ginsburg of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Distri...
Diana Moss to Swifties: This is How to Break Up Ticketmaster/Livenation
Second Request - July 27, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsOn July 20, Capitol Forum Executive Editor Teddy Downey spoke with Diana Moss, President of the American Antitrust Institute (AAI), about what a LiveNation-Ticketmaster monopoly breakup could look like. The AAI recently published a deep dive on vertical integration of Live Nation and Ti...
#231 What’s Happening in MENA? Trends and Developments in Middle East and Egyptian Antitrust
Our Curious Amalgam - July 24, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsMerger control and antitrust enforcement continues to expand around the world. Is MENA ahead of or behind the curve? Nicolas Bremer, partner at law firm Bremer, joins Matthew Hall and Jeny Maier to discuss developments in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Listen to this episode to learn more about...