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Our Curious Amalgam

American Bar Association
Antitrust Law
Competition Law
Privacy Law
Federal Trade Commission
Consumer Protection
Cryptocurrency
Data Protection Law
Consumer Protection Law
Section 8
Data Protection
Competition In Canada
Antitrust
U.S. Merger Remedies
Biden Administration
Canadian Bureau Of Competition
Most Favored Nations
European Commission
Interlocking Directorates
Semiconductors
Merger Clearance

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

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? Dr. Zack Cooper, economist and public health exper... more

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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 Advant Altana in Paris, joins Matthew Hall and James Hun... more

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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 Kirkland & Ellis, joins Jaclyn Phillips and Lexi Michaud t... more

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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. Where do the FTC and DOJ stand in their current pr... more

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Recent Guests

Zack Cooper
Faculty member at Yale University; Director of Health Policy at the Els Tobin Center for Economic Policy; Senior Consultant for Charles River Associates
Yale University; Els Tobin Center for Economic Policy; Charles River Associates
Episode: #371 Who Does Your Doctor Work For? Vertical Integration in the Healthcare Provider Market
Frédéric Manin
French avocat (lawyer) at Advant Altana in Paris, EU and French competition/antitrust specialist
Advant Altana
Episode: #370 Is Any Deal Safe From Review in the EU? Implications of the "Towercast" Judgment
Daniel Rosenthal
Partner at Kirkland & Ellis, Antitrust and Competition Group
Kirkland & Ellis
Episode: #369 Back To Form or Back to the Drawing Board? How To Navigate the Decision Vacating the New HSR Rules
Bilal Sayyed
Counsel at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft; former FTC official
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft
Episode: #368 Mother, May I? The Use of Prior Approval Requirements in Merger Settlements
Anthony Mariano
Chief of the Antitrust Division at the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General
Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
Episode: #367 How Do States Make Independent Judgment in Merger Review? The Tunney Act and HPE–Juniper
Paula Pera
Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division of the Washington State Office of the Attorney General
Washington State Office of the Attorney General
Episode: #366 What's the State of Mini-HSR Regimes? Perspectives from the Colorado & Washington State AGs
Bryn Williams
First Assistant Attorney General at the Colorado AG's Office and leader of their antitrust unit
Colorado Attorney General's Office
Episode: #366 What's the State of Mini-HSR Regimes? Perspectives from the Colorado & Washington State AGs
Dr. Vanessa Zhang
Executive Vice President and Head of Compass Lexicon's Greater China Practice
Compass Lexicon
Episode: #365 What Roles Do Economists Play in Chinese Competition Law? Conversation With Dr. Vanessa Zhang
Vilma Todri
Associate Professor of Information Systems at Goizueta Business School of Emory University
Emory University
Episode: #364 Does Visual Generative AI Make Better Ads? Exploring AI Advertising Effectiveness

Hosts

Puja Patel
Host and legal expert in competition law with a strong background in antitrust advocacy.
Anora Wang
Co-host with expertise in competition law and a background in regulatory affairs.
Matthew Hall
Co-host specializing in antitrust law with insights into merger regulations.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • Enjoying the depth of this podcast greatly.

    Thanks and please keep up with the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xy bububu
    United States4 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 States4 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
    Germany5 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
    Germany5 years ago

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Many praise the engaging format and the diverse range of guests, highlighting how it makes intricate subjects more accessible.
Listeners appreciate the depth and expertise offered in discussions, often expressing that the show provides valuable insights into complex legal topics.
Some feedback includes minor criticism regarding interview techniques, suggesting there is room for improvement in the questioning style of the hosts.

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#146
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#218
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#74
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#77
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#5
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#13
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#365 What Roles Do Economists Play in Chinese Competition Law? Conversation With Dr. Vanessa Zhang
Q: Where do you see the role of economists becoming even more important in the next perhaps three to five years?
Dr. Zhang predicts that the importance of economists will grow, particularly in digital market regulation, merger reviews, and economic analysis for litigation.
#365 What Roles Do Economists Play in Chinese Competition Law? Conversation With Dr. Vanessa Zhang
Q: How did your professional path lead you to a focus on Chinese competition issues?
Dr. Zhang was inspired by her early career mentors who predicted a promising landscape for consultancy in China, leading her to focus on Chinese antitrust practices.
#366 What's the State of Mini-HSR Regimes? Perspectives from the Colorado & Washington State AGs
Q: What constitutes net sales in your state?
Net sales include sales made by parties that are either organized or commercially domiciled in Washington or have a physical presence nexus in the state, indicating substantial economic activity.
#366 What's the State of Mini-HSR Regimes? Perspectives from the Colorado & Washington State AGs
Q: How did state-level merger enforcement work before this all happened, before these laws were passed?
Historically, enforcement involved public announcements, news articles, and communications from merging parties or concerned groups, but many mergers would go unnoticed due to the lack of mandatory reporting.
#363 The Antitrust Controversy Surrounding Brazil's Soy Moratorium
Q: Has the moratorium been successful in accomplishing its goals?
Yes, the moratorium has been successful in increasing productivity and reducing deforestation significantly.

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2. Frédéric Manin
3. Daniel Rosenthal
4. Bilal Sayyed
5. Anthony Mariano
6. Paula Pera
7. Bryn Williams
8. Dr. Vanessa Zhang

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