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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
Biden Administration
U.S. Merger Remedies
Canadian Bureau Of Competition
Most Favored Nations
European Commission
Interlocking Directorates
Merger Clearance
Semiconductors

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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The HSR rules got a major update in February 2025, shaking up the landscape for dealmakers. How have those updated rules played out in practice? In this episode, Zachary Goodwin of Ropes & Gray discusses with Amanda Hamilton and Puja Patel the challe... more

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Ukraine's antitrust/competition law regime remains in place despite Russia's invasion. How are the rules enforced and what changes can we expect? Timur Bondaryev, a leading Ukrainian lawyer, joins Matthew Hall and Anora Wang to discuss merger control... more

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Antitrust enforcers have grown increasingly skeptical of merger remedies over time, but their approach varies with each administration. Where do antitrust enforcers in the second Trump administration stand on merger remedies? Adam Di Vincenzo, an ant... more

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Recent Guests

Zach Goodwin
Antitrust lawyer and partner at Ropes & Gray
Ropes & Gray
Episode: #354 What Do the Updated HSR Rules Really Mean for Your Next Deal? A Conversation With Zak Goodwin
Timur Bondaryev
Founding and senior partner of law firm Arzinger and a leading antitrust lawyer in Ukraine
Arzinger
Episode: #353 What's Happening in Ukraine? A Conversation With Timur Bondaryev
Adam Di Vincenzo
Partner at Milbank, focusing on antitrust and merger review
Milbank
Episode: #352 Is There a New Playbook for Merger Remedies? Evaluating the Current Stance of the U.S. Agencies
Maya-Salomé Garnier
Law lecturer at Aix-Marseille University, author of 'Intent in Competition Law'
Aix-Marseille University
Episode: #351 How Should Intent Apply in Competition Law? A Discussion With Maya-Salomé Garnier
Sam Weinstein
Professor at Cardozo Law School and former counsel to the Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division
Cardozo Law School
Episode: #350 What's the Deal With Reverse Acquihires? Considering Antitrust and HSR Implications
Dr. Andrew Stivers
Managing Director at NERA specializing in the economics of consumer protection and privacy.
NERA Economic Consulting
Episode: #349 What's the Price Tag on Privacy? Turning Data Leaks Into Dollar Figures
Emily Blackburn
Counsel at King & Spalding, former senior attorney at the FTC
King & Spalding
Episode: #348 Why Some Retail Deals Get Deeper Scrutiny? An Examination of Retail Merger Review and Analysis
Laura Onken
Counsel at Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider, former FTC enforcer
Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider
Episode: #348 Why Some Retail Deals Get Deeper Scrutiny? An Examination of Retail Merger Review and Analysis
Abe Chang
Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, focusing on antitrust and complex commercial litigation.
Norton Rose Fulbright
Episode: #347 Where Do We Draw the Line? The Intersection of the First Amendment and Antitrust Under the Noerr-Pennington Doctrine

Hosts

Amanda Hamilton
Host facilitating discussions surrounding antitrust law and competition policy, with a focus on engaging experts in the field.
Matthew Hall
Co-host who collaborates on discussions regarding antitrust and the nuances of competition law.
Alicia Downey
Host with a specialization in antitrust law, providing insights on legal frameworks and their implications.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 71 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 States4 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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The production quality and professionalism of the discussions have received commendations.
Some listeners have expressed a desire for improvement in the interviewing skills of hosts, suggesting a need for deeper investigative questions.
Audience members have highlighted the podcast as a critical resource for learning about antitrust issues, especially for emerging legal professionals.
The overall reception points to a well-received and informative series, though constructive critique has also been noted.
Listeners appreciate the depth and breadth of topics covered, particularly valuing the engagement of knowledgeable guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#154
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#215
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#152
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#229
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#4
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#9
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#350 What's the Deal With Reverse Acquihires? Considering Antitrust and HSR Implications
Q: What do you think will happen if there is more scrutiny of these transactions by the government?
If the government intervenes and determines that reverse acquihires are HSR violations, it may discourage firms from entering these types of deals and impact the startup ecosystem.
#350 What's the Deal With Reverse Acquihires? Considering Antitrust and HSR Implications
Q: Why do you think DOJ and FTC are looking at Microsoft Inflection and Google Character AI specifically?
Those two reverse acquihires have attracted attention possibly due to the size of the transactions and because Microsoft Inflection set a precedent for this type of deal.
#350 What's the Deal With Reverse Acquihires? Considering Antitrust and HSR Implications
Q: So what are the elements of what you see as being necessary for reverse acquihires?
The necessary elements include the public company acquiring key employees and writing a check for a non-exclusive license, which avoids triggering HSR requirements.
#349 What's the Price Tag on Privacy? Turning Data Leaks Into Dollar Figures
Q: Do you see a difference in terms of how federal and state regulators are approaching privacy harms?
Yes, there is an evolving difference; initially, federal enforcement focused on concrete harms like identity theft, but now with state laws, there is a broader approach to claims, including conceptual violations of privacy.
#349 What's the Price Tag on Privacy? Turning Data Leaks Into Dollar Figures
Q: What is privacy harm and how would you describe it in simple terms?
Privacy harm refers to the unwanted flow of data related to a person, which could range from unflattering pictures to serious situations like identity theft.

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2. Timur Bondaryev
3. Adam Di Vincenzo
4. Maya-Salomé Garnier
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6. Dr. Andrew Stivers
7. Emily Blackburn
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