Trust and Trade

American Bar Association, Antitrust Law Section
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Trust and Trade

Deep dives into the worlds of competition, privacy, and consumer protection from a rotating panel of experts.

  1. 2日前

    Mergernomics: Merger Simulations

    In the latest episode of our popular "Mergernomics" series, Ted Rosenbaum, Deputy Director in the Bureau of Economics at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, explains how enforcers apply merger simulations to predict market changes after a proposed merger, sometimes with unexpected results. Hosts Anant Raut and Virginie Caspard then dive into two enforcement actions (against the Aetna-Humana and Wilhelmsen-Drew mergers) where merger simulations were used, and later discuss whether merger simulations are as useful in analyzing non-price markets. With special guest: Ted Rosenbaum, Deputy Director, Bureau of Economics, U.S. Federal Trade Commission Hosted by: Anant Raut and Virginie Caspard

    21分

  2. 10月14日

    Mergernomics: Bargaining Leverage

    In the latest episode in our popular "Mergernomics" series, Compass Lexecon's Hélder Vasconcelos tells you everything you need to know about bargaining leverage theory - how to calculate it, what it means, and when to use it. Hosts Anant Raut and Paula Camara discuss with Dr. Vasconcelos how merger enforcers applied this theory in their reviews of the AT&T/Time Warner and Fresenius/NxStage mergers, and differences between the US and European approaches. The panel also talks about the challenges and limitations of using bargaining leverage theory. With special guests: Paula Camara, Partner, Matthos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr. e Quiroga Advogados and Helder Vasconcelos, Senior Vice President, Compass Lexecon Hosted by: Anant Raut

    38分

  3. 9月23日

    Mergernomics: Vertical Math

    By now in our popular "Mergernomics" series you've learned how to calculate the potential harm from a horizontal merger; but how do you measure the risk from a vertical merger? In this episode, Cornerstone Research's Dr. Craig Malam tells you everything you need to know about "Vertical Math" analysis in merger review - how to calculate it, what it tells you, and when to use it. Hosts Anant Raut and Analysis Group's Emily Cotton use Microsoft's controversial acquisition of video game maker Activision to discuss with Dr. Malam how to assess the risks of total or partial foreclosure from a vertical merger and how to use this analytical tool in relation to other economic tests in this series. With special guests: Dr. Craig Malam, Principal, Cornerstone Research and Emily Cotton, Managing Principal, Analysis Group Hosted by: Anant Raut

    27分

  4. 9月2日

    An Oral History of the Capacitors Trial

    In this episode, listeners will hear the oral history of the landmark capacitors price-fixing case, a case that went to trial not once but twice in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. Attorneys for both the plaintiffs and the defense discuss their courtroom strategies, their approach to damages and guilty pleas, and adjustments they had to make on the fly in response to an unprecedented global health crisis. Later, presiding Judge James Donato shares his perspective on what worked well and what didn't, as well as advice he wishes every trial lawyer would follow, that no litigator will want to miss! With special guests: Christopher Young, Partner, Joseph Saveri Law Firm Steven Williams, Founder, Steven Williams Law P.C. David D. Cross, Partner, Goodwin Procter LLP Margaret A. Webb, Morrison & Foerster LLP The Hon. James Donato, United States District Judge, Northern District of California Hosted by: Anant Raut

    53分

  5. 8月19日

    Mergernomics: GUPPIs

    In this episode of Trust and Trade, Dr. Elizabeth Wang, Executive VP of economic consulting firm Compass Lexecon, explains how antitrust enforcers use the Gross Upward Pricing Pressure Index (GUPPI) analysis to determine whether to stop a merger. Dr. Wang walks listeners through what the GUPPI test is, what it tells you, when to use it, and its advantages and limitations. Later, host Anant Raut and co-host NERA's Anton Kandalin discuss how the GUPPI test was used to challenge the Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster mergers. With special guest: Dr. Elizabeth Wang, Executive Vice President, Compass Lexecon Hosted by: Anant Raut and Antonin Kaladin

    18分

  6. 8月5日

    "Why Is My Grocery Bill So High?"

    Why are groceries more expensive than they were 4 years ago? In this episode, agriculture policy expert Austin Frerick and economist Tim Richards debate the impact of consolidation on food prices, and the role antitrust should play. Hosts Anant Raut, Evan Harris, and Erika Inwald later discuss the Federal Trade Commission's lawsuit to block the Kroger-Albertson's merger, and what to expect at trial later this month. With special guests: Austin Frerick, Fellow, Thurman Arnold Project (Yale University) and Dr. Timothy J. Richards, Morrison Chair of Agribusiness, W. P. Carey School of Business (Arizona State University) Hosted by: Anant Raut, Evan Harris, Morrison Foerster LLP, and Erika Inwald, Hausfeld LLP

    48分

  7. 7月22日

    Mergernomics: Critical Loss

    In this episode you'll learn everything you need to know about the Critical Loss test used by enforcers to determine whether to block a merger - what it tells you, how to calculate it, and when to use it. Guest Ron Drennan, Economic Advisor to the DOJ Antitrust Division and former acting director of economics, explains how Critical Loss predicts the profitability of a post-merger price increase. Co-hosts Scott Scheele and Anant Raut later discuss real world cases where the Critical Loss test was used by the DOJ in litigation (H&R Block/TaxAct and Aetna/Humana), with mixed results. The latest in our "Mergernomics" series, demystifying the economic tools used in merger analysis! With special guest: Ronald Drennan, Economic Advisor, United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division Hosted by: Anant Raut and Scott Scheele, Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    34分

  8. 7月8日

    The Non-Competes Ban

    In this episode, Open Markets Institute's Sandeep Vaheesan and former acting FTC Chair Maureen Ohlhausen 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 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. With special guests: Sandeep Vaheesan, Legal Director, Open Markets Institute and Maureen Ohlhausen, Co-Chair of the Antitrust and Competition Practice, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Related Links: FTC noncompetes ban Hosted by: Anant Raut and Scott Perlman, Partner, Mayer Brown

    57分
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Deep dives into the worlds of competition, privacy, and consumer protection from a rotating panel of experts.

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  • クリエイター
    American Bar Association, Antitrust Law Section
  • 配信期間
    22年 - 24年
  • エピソード
    40
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