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#381 A New Era for EU and UK Deals? The EC's Draft Merger Guidelines and the CMA's Growth Approach
The analysis of mergers in the EU and UK is adapting to take account of a changed worldwide geo-political and trade context. But what does this mean in practice? Stuart Hudson, co-lead of Brunswick's…
#380 What Is Happening at the OECD Competition Division? A Discussion With Ori Schwartz
The OECD's Competition Division carries out the organisation's work on worldwide competition law, policy and enforcement. But what does this mean in practice? Ori Schwartz, Head of the Competition…
#379 What's Up? Enforcement Updates from Ireland, Brazil, and Paraguay
What are the latest trends and developments in competition law enforcement in Ireland, Brazil, and Paraguay? Geoffrey Gray of the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), joins…
#378 How Do Enforcers Approach Information Sharing and Benchmarking?
Benchmarking and information sharing can be procompetitive, but modern data tools can also make it easier for rivals to coordinate on prices. But when does benchmarking cross the line into unlawful…
#377 What's Up? Enforcement Updates From Australia and New Zealand
What is happening in competition enforcement in Australia and New Zealand? Luke Woodward, Commissioner at the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC), joins Lexi Michaud to discuss…
#376 Where Is Europe's Path Forward in AI? Mistral AI's Case for Rethinking Competition Policy
Can competition laws keep pace with the AI race? Blanche Savary de Beauregard, General Counsel at Mistral AI, joins co-hosts Anora Wang and Clémence Coppin, in collaboration with the New York State…
#375 What's Up? Competition Enforcement Updates From Italy and Portugal
What has competition enforcement looked like in Italy and Portugal over the past year? Saverio Valentino, Board Member of the Italian Antitrust Authority, joins Jaclyn Phillips to discuss AGCM's 2025…
#374 What if Robots Are Setting My Pay to Employees? Economic Tools To Avoid Compliance Pitfalls
Algorithmic and AI-driven tools are increasingly shaping how employers set employee compensation. But how can employers avoid compliance pitfalls when use of these tools raises competition and other…
#373 What's Up? Competition Enforcement Updates From Malaysia and Hong Kong
What is happening in competition enforcement in Malaysia and Hong Kong? Iskandar Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysia Competition Commission (MYCC), joins Anora Wang to discuss MYCC's…
#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…
#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?…
#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…
#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…
#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.…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
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