#145 What's the Harm? The Role of Uninjured Class Members in Class Certification.
Class certification has become increasingly complex, as courts try to define the class as precisely as possible. But what happens if the methodology that is supposed to define the class yields members...
13 Des 202138min
#144 What Is It Like Inside? Reflections on a Career as an In-House Lawyer
Many lawyers, young and old, have considered a job as an in-house attorney. What is the allure? Steve Cernak, Partner at Bona Law and previously in-house counsel to General Motors, joins Christina Ma ...
6 Des 202135min
#143 Does U.S. Bank Merger Enforcement Need To Be Revitalized? A Conversation With David Neill
U.S. bank mergers are on the rise and so are claims that agencies "rubber stamp" merger applications and need stricter standards. But seen through the history of U.S. banking, does the existing merger...
29 Nov 202127min
#142 Where is the BCP Headed? Consumer Protection in the Biden Administration.
The Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP) has utilized a variety of tools over the years to advance its goal of stopping unfair, deceptive, and fraudulent business practices. Wh...
22 Nov 202136min
#141 A Power Grab Too Far? The European Commission Extends Its Merger Control Reach.
Illumina's acquisition of GRAIL is the first deal caught by the European Commission's reinterpretation of its jurisdictional reach under the EU merger control laws. Why is it so controversial and what...
15 Nov 202133min
#140 Do All the Bids Look the Same? Investigations by DOJ's Procurement Collusion Strike Force and the FBI
The DOJ, FBI, and other enforcement partners have announced DOJ's Procurement Collusion Strike Force to combat antitrust crimes in government procurement at a national level. How does the government d...
8 Nov 202144min
#139 Why Choose One? Antitrust as an Enforcement Tool for Financial Services
Prosecutors investigating misconduct among financial institutions have in the past considered both antitrust and fraud theories in prosecuting claims. But is antitrust law the right tool (or is it a b...
1 Nov 202130min
#138 Should Congress Enact Federal Data Privacy Legislation? The Case for a National Consumer Data Protection and Enforcement Regime
As millions of consumers around the world interact daily with online businesses and social media platforms, the call for Congress to enact enhanced data privacy and security laws at the federal level ...
25 Okt 202130min
