Trust and Trade

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#24 The Delicate Dance of Joint Defense Groups Jul 31, 2023

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In this episode of Trust and Trade, Anant and Anna take us into the inner workings of joint defense groups, discussing the unique challenges of working together as a band of equals behind a common goal but sometimes with differing approaches and client interests. Guests David Cross and Dr. Laila Haider offer insights on decision-making, trust, and transparency when working in a joint defense group, and offer practice pointers on how to make them work more smoothly.

With special guests:

David Cross, Chair of the Antitrust Litigation Practice, Morrison & Foerster LLP and Dr. Laila Haider, Economist and Vice President, Charles River Associates

Hosted by:

Anant Raut and Anna Pletcher

#23 7 Tips for Putting On an Expert Witness May 29, 2023

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To change antitrust policy, you have to win in court, and a key part of any civil trial is the expert witness. We invited a couple of veteran prosecutors to share their best tips and secrets. Whether you're preparing for your first trial or are a seasoned litigator seeking an edge in the courtroom, whether your next trial is bench or jury, there's something useful and surprising for everyone in this episode.

With special guests:

Steve Tugander, Acting Assistant Chief, US Department of Justice (New York office) and Bob Hubbard, Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Bureau, New York Attorney General's Office

Hosted by:

Chris Young and Kathleen McMahon

#22 Biden at 2 Apr 17, 2023

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We debate the hits and misses from the first two years of antitrust enforcement under the Biden Administration, and make some predictions about what to expect in the next two years.

With special guests:

Eyitayo St. Matthew-Daniel, Partner, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and Lauren Willard, Partner, Covington & Burling LLP

Hosted by:

Anant Raut and Michael Murray

#21 The Miseducation of Antitrust Courts Mar 20, 2023

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Have judges gone too far and become too reliant on economic experts in antitrust cases? Legendary plaintiffs' attorney Michael Hausfeld joins hosts Anant Raut and Travis Wheeler to talk about whether dueling professional economists either cancel each other out or decide the fate of antitrust cases, and the right way for judges and practitioners to think about their testimony.

With special guest:

Michael Hausfeld, Hausfeld LLP

Hosted by:

Anant Raut and Travis Wheeler

#20 Section 2 Criminals Jan 16, 2023

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Would-be monopolists have traditionally faced fines and civil remedies; under the Biden Administration's more muscular enforcement of the Sherman Antitrust Act, they could face jail time as well. Law professor Travis Wheeler walks the former acting head of the DOJ Antitrust Division Richard Powers through some of the most famous monopolization cases in US legal history to help us understand where we could see criminal charges under the new regime.

With special guests:

Travis C. Wheeler, Nexsen | Pruet and Richard A. Powers, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Hosted by:

Anant Raut

#19 Illumina/GRAIL Dec 12, 2022

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Dual challenges to the Illumina/GRAIL merger on both sides of the Atlantic underscore the differences between US and European approaches to mergers. A group of experts featuring a veteran of DG Comp and an FTC alum walk us through the procedural and litigation intricacies, what happened on both sides of the pond, and key lessons for practitioners about proposed behavioral fixes to embattled mergers.

With special guests:

Paul Csiszar, Unit Director, DG Comp and Jennifer Milici, Partner, WilmerHale

Hosted by:

Anant Raut and Bill Batchelor

#18 Communication Between Attorneys and Economists Recap Sep 12, 2022

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This past February, Amara reported on a panel discussion hosted by the ABA Antitrust Law Section on attorney-economist communications and how to enhance efficiency in the relationship between attorneys and economists. We provide a recap of that programming.

With special guest:

Amara Conteh, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati

Hosted by:

Gabriela Antonie, Cornerstone Research

#17 Machine Learning and Its Connection to Antitrust Jul 15, 2022

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Summary of a recent panel on ML and antitrust.

With special guest:

Masha Melkonyan

Hosted by:

Gabriela Antonie

#16 Cryptocurrency Primer for In-House Counsel May 20, 2022

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This podcast will cover the basics of cryptocurrency, discuss recent regulatory developments in this area, provide an overview of what keeps in-house counsel dealing with cryptocurrency issues up at night and tips on how to navigate the challenging space.

With special guest:

Nguyen Vu, Associate General Counsel – Payments, Bolt

Hosted by:

Annie M. Ugurlayan, Assistant Director, BBB National Programs' National Advertising Division

#15 Presenting Expert Witness Testimony in Antitrust Trials May 19, 2022

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Tips and tricks for lawyers who are new to presenting expert witnesses at trial and reflections on the importance of eliciting effective expert testimony in antitrust cases.

With special guest:

Eric Hochstadt, Partner, Weil, Gotshal and Manges LLP

Hosted by:

Katherine Kelly Fell, Associate, Milbank LLP, Vice President of Trial Practice Committee of ABA Antitrust Section

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