Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law Section

This summer, we’re hosting another mixer to connect summer associates, law students and new lawyers (within their first eight years of practice) interested in Antitrust and Consumer Protection Law, with law firms, public agencies, legal departments and economic consulting firms.  Antitrust And Unfair Competition Law Section Summer Mixers – San Francisco When: June 12, 2025 @ 5:00 – 7:00 PMWhere: Harborview Restaurant & BarFour Embarcadero CenterSan Francisco, CA 94111 Antitrust And Unfair Competition Law Section Summer Mixers – Los Angeles When: July… Read more

WELCOME to the MARCH 2025 edition of E-Briefs, News and Notes.   The E-Brief Editors and Staff spring forward with a record number of impactful E-Briefs for all our readers! This edition has a variety of content: In SECTION NEWS, we feature: MONTHLY SECTION MESSAGE: A Call for Articles from the Editors of the Section’s Competition Law Journal. A View From the Floor by a new contributor to E-Briefs reviewing highlights from Celebrating Women in Competition Law held on March 6, 2025 in… Read more

The Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law Section is excited to host the first-ever In-House Counsel Summit at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View on May 15, 2025. Highlight your organization by supporting the conference through sponsorship! Read more

An afternoon program focused on cutting edge antitrust law developments that should be on the radar of in-house counsel. The program will include two substantive sessions and an opportunity for networking. Read more

The 35th Annual Golden State Institute is slated for October 23, 2025 in San Francisco. Read more

WELCOME to the FEBRUARY 2025 edition of E-Briefs, News and Notes.   The E-Brief Editors and Staff send all our readers a “heart” felt wish for a great February! This edition has a variety of content: In SECTION NEWS, we feature: MONTHLY SECTION MESSAGE: An update on the upcoming Celebrating Women in Competition Law to be held on March 6, 2025 in San Francisco.  All are welcome to celebrate! Please register and attend! A View From the Floor reviewing highlights… Read more

This program is designed as an update on pending litigation at the intersection of artificial intelligence and antitrust, focusing on cases involving claims of algorithmic collusion in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act. Seasoned practitioners from the plaintiffs and defense bar will have a roundtable discussion updating the audience on divergent rulings at the district court level and the state of play at the appellate level on various legal challenges to algorithmic collusion. Read more

Join us for an engaging and insightful career panel hosted by the California Lawyers Association Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law Section’s Diversity Committee. Titled “Pathways to Antitrust,” this event will feature three distinguished antitrust lawyers from diverse backgrounds who will share their unique journeys and experiences in the field.  Read more

January 2025 The 2025 Consumer and Unfair Competition Law Institute in Los Angeles was a huge hit, and we have the photos to prove it! Thanks so much to the sponsors, panelists, organizers, and attendees that made the 2025 Consumer and Unfair Competition Law Institute so incredible! Whether you want to relive the event or see what you missed, please enjoy our photos from this inspiring evening. https://www.flickr.com/photos/196750196@N03/albums/72177720323623658/ Relive the 2025 Consumer and Unfair Competition Law Institute Read more

WELCOME to the JANUARY 2025 edition of E-Briefs, News and Notes.   The E-Brief Editors and Staff wish all our readers a very healthy and happy New Year! This edition has a variety of content: In SECTION NEWS, we feature: MONTHLY SECTION MESSAGE:Join us at the upcoming Third Annual Consumer and Unfair Competition Law Institute on January 31, 2025 in Los Angeles A View From the Floor reviewing highlights from the October 2024 Golden State Institute in San Francisco SECTION… Read more