#320 What Can In-House Counsel Do To Tame the Premerger Notification Beast? Practical Suggestions for Complying With the New HSR Rules
Release Date: 04/07/2025
#359 What is Happening With Class Claims in the UK? The Competition Law Opt-Out Collective Actions Regime
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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 Parker in London, joins Matthew Hall to discuss the regime. Listen to this episode to learn more about how it is structured, funding issues, the first damages award and the UK government's call for evidence on its operation. With special guest: Jeremy Robinson, partner, Harcus Parker Related Links: Hosted by: Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods
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#358 The Future of Enforcement and Compliance? How Computational Antitrust is Used
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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 and Anora Wang to discuss the issues raised by the use of computational antitrust. Listen to this episode to learn more about the pros and cons of adoption by regulators, new tools available to companies, possible responses by regulators and key takeaways for practitioners and companies. With special guest: Todd Davies, University College London Related...
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#357 Is Strong Competition in GenAI a Hallucination? Discussing Economic Insights in the Industry
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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 economic insights can help us understand about the risks and benefits posed by the growth of AI. Listen to this episode to learn more about how the development of AI impacts market development. With special guests:Andrea Asoni, Vice President, Charles River Associates and Matteo Foschi, Vice President, Charles River Associates Related Links: Hosted by:...
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#356 Can Pay Transparency Create Antitrust Risks--or Compliance Opportunities?
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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 director at Resolution Economics, joins Anora Wang and Alicia Downey to unpack how state law disclosure mandates interact with competitive dynamics in labor markets, when pay benchmarking can cross antitrust lines, and how firms can design compensation systems that are both transparent and compliant. With special guest: Ye Zhang, Director, Resolution...
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#355 What’s the Score, Your Honor? Conversation With Judge Richard Boulware
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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, lessons on persuasion, fairness, and the fine art of trial craft, and what it really means to keep score in the pursuit of justice. Along the way, we’ll talk about competition on the field and in the courtroom, the evolving role of lawyers in upholding trust in the judiciary, and how the legal profession can help protect the judiciary from rising threats....
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#354 What Do the Updated HSR Rules Really Mean for Your Next Deal? A Conversation With Zak Goodwin
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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 the challenges and lessons learned thus far from navigating the updated rules. With special guest: Zak Goodwin, Partner, Ropes & Gray Hosted by: Amanda Hamilton, NexArc Strategies and Puja Patel, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
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#353 What’s Happening in Ukraine? A Conversation With Timur Bondaryev
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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 merger control and antitrust/competition law enforcement and practice in Ukraine as well as the proposed introduction of foreign direct investment (FDI) control. Listen to this episode to learn more about the past, present and future of the rules in this important jurisdiction. With special guest: Timur Bondaryev, Senior Partner, Arzinger Related Links: ...
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#352 Is There a New Playbook for Merger Remedies? Evaluating the Current Stance of the U.S. Agencies
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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 Vincenzo, an antitrust deal lawyer, joins Amanda Hamilton and Jaclyn Phillips to discuss these shifts and offers practical advice for proposing merger remedies given the current landscape. Listen for insights on recent merger settlements and best practices for proposing merger remedies. With special guest: Adam Di Vincenzo, Partner, Milbank LLP Hosted by: Amanda...
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#351 How Should Intent Apply in Competition Law? A Discussion With Maya-Salomé Garnier
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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 and Alysha Pannu to discuss her book "Intent in Competition Law", which is the published version of her 2023 PhD thesis. Listen to this episode to learn more about the real role of intent in competition law and how an understanding of this can be used in practice. With special guest: Maya-Salomé Garnier, Maître de conférences en droit privé et sciences...
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#350 What’s the Deal With Reverse Acquihires? Considering Antitrust and HSR Implications
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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 transaction? Sam Weinstein, Professor of Law at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, joins hosts Lexi Michaud and Anant Raut to unpack how reverse acquihires fit within existing merger frameworks, what, if anything, triggers reporting obligations, and where enforcement agencies may focus next. Listen to this episode to learn more about how shifting deal...
info_outlineNew disclosure requirements for U.S. premerger notifications under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act were announced in the fall of 2024 and became effective in February 2025. What are the practical implications of the new requirements for in-house counsel tasked with preparing for an HSR filing? In this episode, Matt Bester and Paul Covaleski of Accenture LLP talk to Alicia Downey and Matt Tabas about some concrete suggestions for accurately and cost-effectively identifying and assembling the newly-required information and documents. Listen and learn some tips that will be useful not only for in-house counsel but also outside counsel and firms of all sizes involved in reportable transactions.
With special guests:
Matthew J. Bester, Director of Competition Law, Accenture LLP and Paul Covaleski, Antitrust and Competition Counsel, Accenture LLP
Related Links:
Matthew J. Bester & Paul Covaleski, "A Practical Guide to the New HSR Form For In-House Counsel," Business Law Today (ABA Business Law Section, Mar. 27, 2025)
Our Curious Amalgam Episode #297: "HSR You Kidding Me? Unpacking the New Requirements for Merging Parties in the U.S." (Oct. 28, 2024)
Hosted by:
Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC and Matt Tabas, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP