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Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law Section
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- Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law Section
Webinar: Antitrust Analysis in Two-Sided Markets
The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Ohio v. American Express, in which the Court held that AmEx’s anti-steering provisions do not violate the antitrust laws, was closely watched and elicited strong reactions on both sides. While some celebrated the decision’s recognition of two-sided “transaction platforms” as a relevant market with distinct characteristics and concerns, others criticized it as an unwarranted departure from traditional rule of reason analysis. This panel discussion will explore the treatment of two-sided markets in antitrust law, with an emphasis on how the AmEx decision has been interpreted by courts and invoked by litigants thus far and how it is likely to shape legal theories and analysis in antitrust cases going forward.
Webinar: California Consumer Privacy Act: The Good, the Bad, and The Grey Areas
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a groundbreaking legislation which will go into effect in January 2020. It provides new privacy rights to California consumers and is slated to be the backdrop for a new U.S. federal privacy legislation which is currently being debated in the US Congress.
Third Annual “Celebrating Women in Competition Law in California”
Morgan, Lewis & Brockius One Market, Spear Street Tower, 28th Floor, San Francisco, CA, United StatesProgram Description: Trail blazers from the antitrust and competition bar will offer practical tips for building a litigation team dominated by women. The panelists will answer questions posed by the Honorable Laurel Beeler about how a female-dominated litigation team — associates, partners, experts, and consultants — is not only possible, but highly valuable to your clients.
Sailing Through Uncertainties – Views from Practitioners on Legal Issues Affecting Businesses in the Wake of China-US Trade Tensions
St. Francis San Francisco 125 Third Street, San FranciscoThis conference is an ideal opportunity to hear from the views of several highly experienced practitioners from Fangda Partners, a leading Chinese law firm, who have steered clients through the legal challenges in the China market. The topics covered in the conference include the latest developments in M&A, the complexities of China-related antitrust issues, China’s stricter rules on data protection, China’s changing IP laws, and the most effective strategies for resolving disputes in China. Please join us for a practical insight into the tools, trends, and opportunities for overcoming the legal barriers of doing business in China. A Meet & Mingle networking reception will be hosted after the program.
Why I Became a Competition Lawyer – And Am Delighted I Did
UC Hastings College of the Law 200 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CaPenelope A. Preovolos, the 2019 “Antitrust Lawyer of the Year” and a partner at Morrison & Foerster, will discuss why she became a competition lawyer – and stayed one. In this fireside chat, Penelope will be interviewed by antitrust litigator (and Hastings alum) Francis O. Scarpulla.
29th Annual Golden State Institute Reception
Join us for the 29th Annual Golden State Institute Reception in San Francisco!
29th Annual Antitrust, UCL and Privacy Section Golden State Institute & Antitrust Lawyer of the Year Reception and Dinner
The Julia Morgan Ballroom 465 California Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us for the 29th Annual Antitrust, UCL and Privacy Section Golden State Institute & Antitrust Lawyer of the Year Reception and Dinner on November 14, 2019 in San Francisco.
We are committed to accessibility! Virtual events are equipped with closed captioning. To request an in-person accommodation, send us a note at accessibility@calawyers.org or contact us at 916-516-1760 for assistance.