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Interesting Panel on FTC Merger Litigation — June 5

Antitrusters in D.C. ought to head to the National Press Club at noon on Thursday, June 5. At that time, the Federalist Society’s Corporations, Securities, and Antitrust Practice Group will host a panel discussion entitled Assessing Recent FTC Merger Litigation: One Win, One Loss, One Tie. Here’s a description of the event: The Federal Trade ... Interesting Panel on FTC Merger Litigation — June 5

A Few Antitrust Links

Antitrust Review reports on Obama on Antitrust (““We’re going to have an antitrust division in the Justice Department that actually believes in antitrust law. We haven’t had that for the last seven, eight years”) Danny Sokol wants you to sign the letters at the link to support direct appropriations for technical assistance Commissioner Rosch on ... A Few Antitrust Links

The Future of Law and Economics Part 6: Wrap Up & A Brief Reply to Manne on Empirical L&E

In Part V of the series on the future of law and economics (Parts I, II, III, and IV), Henry Manne graciously offered a reply to my thoughts on where L&E might be headed and why. I encourage the readers interested in the series to take time to re-read Henry’s response in its entirety. While ... The Future of Law and Economics Part 6: Wrap Up & A Brief Reply to Manne on Empirical L&E

Peter Klein on Benkler's Wealth of Networks

Peter’s concise and insightful book review is available here and is forthcoming in the Fall 2008 issue of The Independent Review.

FINRA Rules

As you may be aware, in July 2007, the NASD and the member regulation, enforcement and arbitration functions of the New York Stock Exchange were consolidated into the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Technically, NYSE Regulation functions and employees were transferred to the NASD, and the NASD changed its name to FINRA. Ever since, I’ve ... FINRA Rules

A softball is not so soft when it hits you in the face

So I was playing centerfield in softball the other night, lost the ball in the sun, and ended up with seventeen stitches (4 internal, 13 external) over my right eyebrow. Unpleasant picture after the jump.

And the Clear Channel litigation will not continue….

The news just broke that the Clear Channel acquisition litigation – both in Texas and New York – is on the road to being settled, with the parties having penned a new set of agreements tonight, providing for the acquisition of Clear Channel by Thomas H. Lee Partners and Bain Capital, with the Clear Channel shareholders ... And the Clear Channel litigation will not continue….

Clear Channel Litigation Is Going To Trial! Or not….

I have just been told by someone who attended the 10:45 a.m. hearing this morning in Justice Helen Freedman’s courtroom in New York state court that the Clear Channel litigation brought by private equity buyers against their lenders – the litigation that the media kept saying over the past two days was *about* to settle – ... Clear Channel Litigation Is Going To Trial! Or not….

The Future of Law and Economics Part 5: A Reply From Henry Manne

I’ve had a wonderful time writing this series on the future of law and economics. When I started the series (Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IV), I thought it would be a fun thought experiment for me to think through aloud and hopefully start a valuable conversation. By that measure, it has ... The Future of Law and Economics Part 5: A Reply From Henry Manne

FTC to Dr. Miles: "I Wish I Knew How to Quit You!"

In April 2000, the FTC issued a Complaint against women’s shoe distributor Nine West, claiming that Nine West had engaged in minimum resale price maintenance (RPM) (i.e., the setting of minimum prices that retailers could charge for its shoes). Apparently, Nine West was providing retailers with lists of “off limits” or “non-promote” shoes that weren’t ... FTC to Dr. Miles: "I Wish I Knew How to Quit You!"

Hell No, Don't Let Them Go!

My colleague and fellow UCLA alumnus Thomas Hazlett and I have published an op-ed in the Chicago Tribune proposing a partial solution, partially inspired by the early exit of Kevin Love from our beloved Bruin basketball squad, to the problem of early exit by potential NBA draftees.  We note that the problem is the NCAA ... Hell No, Don't Let Them Go!

Cato Book Forum: Steven Teles on May 14th at Noon

A new Cato Book Forum Wednesday May 14th at Noon: Featuring the author, Steven Teles, University of Maryland and Yale University Law School, with comments from Roger Pilon, Cato Institute and Hon. David McIntosh, Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw, former Member of Congress (R-IN), Federalist Society Co-Founder. Starting in the 1970s, conservatives learned that electoral ... Cato Book Forum: Steven Teles on May 14th at Noon