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Our Curious Amalgam

American Bar Association
Antitrust Law
Consumer Protection
Competition Law
Artificial Intelligence
Federal Trade Commission
Data Protection
Privacy Law
Mergers and Acquisitions
Antitrust
European Commission
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act
Competition
Antitrust Laws
Data Privacy
Consumer Protection Law
Merger Control
Competition Policy
Healthcare
Digital Markets Act
Cryptocurrency

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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Latest Episodes

What's ahead for the ABA Antitrust Law Section in 2026–2027? Section Chair Melanie Aitken and Counsel to the Chair Christina Skinner join Our Curious Amalgam to discuss Melanie's vision for the Section and her priorities for the coming year. Listen t... more

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The European Court of Justice's judgment in Google Android is one of the most consequential EU competition law judgments of the last decade. But why is it so important? Thomas Höppner, lawyer at Geradin Partners, joins Matthew Hall and Subrata Bhatta... more

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Larry Buterman is one of the rare antitrust attorneys who has successfully first chaired landmark cases both at the DOJ Antitrust Division and in private practice. In this career profile, co-hosts Derek Jackson and Lexi Michaud ask Larry about the di... more

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We are re-releasing this episode in tribute to Prof. Randy Picker, who passed away on August 15, 2026. In 2020, Randy joined co-hosts Anora Wang and John Roberti for an episode on the 13-year-long U.S. antitrust case against IBM brought in 1969, expl... more

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Recent Guests

Thomas Höppner
Partner at Geradin Partners, Berlin; represented complainant and interveners in the ECJ Android case
Geradin Partners
Episode: #396 Is EU Law on Abuse of Dominance Now Clear? The ECJ's Judgment in Google Android
Larry Buterman
Global chair at Latham & Watkins Antitrust and Competition Practice; trial attorney with DOJ Antitrust Division (former)
Latham & Watkins
Episode: #395 Which Side of the V? Larry Buterman on Trying Antitrust Cases for the Government and Against It
Randy Picker
Professor of antitrust and tech/IP at the University of Chicago Law School
University of Chicago Law School; Computation Institute; Oregon National Laboratory; Co-Center Institute for Law and Economics
Episode: #394 A Tribute to Randy Picker: Revisiting Episode #74 on the Implications of DOJ's Case Against IBM
Shannon Yavorsky
Partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe; co-leads Cyber Privacy and Data Innovation Group and AI practice
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
Episode: #393 Who Gets To Say the Price Is Right? State Regulation of AI Pricing
Evan Miller
Partner at Vinson & Elkins; antitrust and merger review expert
Vinson & Elkins
Episode: #392 Do I Really Need To File? HSR Avoidance and the Edwards/Genesis Settlement
Erin Witte
Senior Counsel to the New Jersey Attorney General and consumer protection advocate
New Jersey Attorney General's Office
Episode: #391 Have States Found the Answer to Subscription Traps? Click-to-Cancel and Beyond
Loke Shiu Meng
Senior representative, Assistant Chief Executive at CCS (Singapore's CCS)
Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS)
Episode: #390 Circuits, Cargos, and Cures: How Does Singapore Run Competition and Consumer Protection?
Julie Goshorn
Antitrust advisor with experience at DOJ, FTC, Arnold & Porter, and Visa
Former DOJ Antitrust Division, FTC; Global Competition Compliance Program at Visa
Episode: #389 What Should Directors Be Asking? Antitrust in the Boardroom
Beatriz Marques
Competition expert in the OECD Competition Division
OECD Competition Division
Episode: #388 Who's Minding the Money? The Role of Competition Authorities in Digital Finance

Hosts

Anora Wang
Host of the show; affiliation consistently tied to ABA Antitrust Law Section
Matthew Hall
Host of the show; long-time ABA Antitrust Law Section member

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Enjoying the depth of this podcast greatly.

    Thanks and please keep up with the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xy bububu
    United States5 years ago
  • Do not write as you record

    I’m not sure if you’re aware, but your pencil comes through very clearly and annoyingly as your guest is speaking. Fan of what y’all are doing, as a whole.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Austin flake
    United States5 years ago
  • So-so

    Interesting topics, but needs better interviewers. The interviewers sound awkward and don’t ask very good questions. They rarely press the speaker with anything challenging.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Curio25
    United States5 years ago
  • Loving the podcast

    I adore the podcast! I think you guys are doing a wonderful job! I’m hoping to work on anti-trust myself one day and this podcast if giving me amazing entail on the subject matter! Thank you! And even if I don’t agree with all opinions presented I still appreciate them a lot!

    It’s professional, on new and update topics, and with very interesting and educated guests! I’d call this the whole package!

    PS: please add more European related issues 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    z2604
    Germany6 years ago
  • Loving the podcast

    I adore the podcast! I think you guys are doing a wonderful job! I’m hoping to work on anti-trust myself one day and this podcast if giving me amazing entail on the subject matter! Thank you! And even if I don’t agree with all opinions presented I still appreciate them a lot!

    It’s professional, on new and update topics, and with very interesting and educated guests! I’d call this the whole package!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    z2604
    Germany6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Depth and breadth in topics and guests; strong practitioner insight.
Broad, international guest mix adds valuable regulatory perspectives.
Polished production with high-quality guests; some listeners want tougher questions.
Highly accessible yet sophisticated coverage of antitrust and digital regulation.
Consistently professional, with a good balance of theory and practical guidance.

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#125
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#244
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#7
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#22
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#31
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#396 Is EU Law on Abuse of Dominance Now Clear? The ECJ's Judgment in Google Android
Q: How does the Android decision treat the as efficient competitor test in digital markets?
The Court rejected the notion that the as efficient competitor test is universally required and clarified that it may not apply when market structures make it unlikely for an equally efficient competitor to emerge; broader analysis of foreclosing effects remains essential.
#396 Is EU Law on Abuse of Dominance Now Clear? The ECJ's Judgment in Google Android
Q: What does the judgment say about the counterfactual analysis and its mandatory nature in Article 102 cases?
The Court held that a full counterfactual analysis is not mandatory in every case; authorities may rely on other evidence to demonstrate causality between conduct and effects, providing flexibility.
#396 Is EU Law on Abuse of Dominance Now Clear? The ECJ's Judgment in Google Android
Q: Given the buildup to the Android judgment, was it worth waiting for the guidelines before proceeding?
Thomas argued that waiting maintained consistency with earlier ECJ principles and confirmed the value of a more economic analysis, especially in digital markets, even if some areas may not require full counterfactual testing.
#391 Have States Found the Answer to Subscription Traps? Click-to-Cancel and Beyond
Q: How do subscription traps and dark patterns intersect with click to cancel legislation, and what are states doing to address these issues?
States are crafting comprehensive approaches that emphasize informed consumer choice, a straightforward cancellation mechanism, reminders about upcoming charges, and broad applicability with few exemptions. The aim is to mirror the best aspects of the FTC rule while leveraging state enforcement and private rights of action to ensure better consumer outcomes.
#391 Have States Found the Answer to Subscription Traps? Click-to-Cancel and Beyond
Q: Click to cancel has become a widely recognized phrase. What frustrates people about subscriptions and automatic renewals?
The core frustration is the inability to click to cancel; friction and opaque processes, retention tactics, and deceptive design patterns make it hard to exit even when people want to stop paying. This is compounded by FTC rulemaking and related discussions about updating the underlying negative option rule.

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This show focuses on antitrust, competition, consumer protection, and data/privacy law through candid conversations with leading practitioners, regulators, and academics from around the world. Episodes blend policy, enforcement priorities, and practical implications for dealmaking, governance, and digital markets, often featuring regional perspectives from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. Notable strengths include a deep roster of expert guests (regulators, economists, and senior lawyers) and a clear emphasis on how competition policy interacts with technology, platforms, and AI. Listeners likely gain practical takeaways for risk assessment, regulatory strategy, and strategic communications in high-stakes competition m... more

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2. Larry Buterman
3. Randy Picker
4. Shannon Yavorsky
5. Evan Miller
6. Erin Witte
7. Loke Shiu Meng
8. Julie Goshorn

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