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Eric Goldman on the role and importance of Section 230 immunity
For those who follow these things (and for those who don’t but should!), Eric Goldman just posted an excellent short essay on Section 230 immunity and account terminations. Here’s the abstract: An online provider’s termination of a user’s online account can be a major-and potentially even life-changing-event for the user. Account termination exiles the user ... Eric Goldman on the role and importance of Section 230 immunity
Larry Ribstein wins ABA’s Martin I. Lubaroff Award
We are delighted to report that the ABA Business Law Section has posthumously awarded Larry Ribstein its Martin I. Lubaroff Award, presented annually to a lawyer who has consistently demonstrated leadership, scholarship, and outstanding service in LLCs, Partnerships and Unincorporated Entities law. That describes no one so well as Larry. The award was established in 2001 ... Larry Ribstein wins ABA’s Martin I. Lubaroff Award
Top 10 Papers for Journal of Antitrust: Antitrust Law & Policy eJournal (June 4, 2012 to August 3, 2012)
HT: Danny Sokol. TOP 10 Papers for Journal of Antitrust: Antitrust Law & Policy eJournal June 4, 2012 to August 3, 2012. Rank Downloads Paper Title 1 244 The Antitrust/Consumer Protection Paradox: Two Policies at War with Each Other Joshua D. Wright, George Mason University – School of Law, Faculty, Date posted to database: May 31, ... Top 10 Papers for Journal of Antitrust: Antitrust Law & Policy eJournal (June 4, 2012 to August 3, 2012)
FTC sacrifices the rule of law for more flexibility; Commissioner Ohlhausen wisely dissents
On July 31 the FTC voted to withdraw its 2003 Policy Statement on Monetary Remedies in Competition Cases. Commissioner Ohlhausen issued her first dissent since joining the Commission, and points out the folly and the danger in the Commission’s withdrawal of its Policy Statement. The Commission supports its action by citing “legal thinking” in favor of heightened ... FTC sacrifices the rule of law for more flexibility; Commissioner Ohlhausen wisely dissents
GMU Law & Economics Center Presents “Unlocking the Law: Building on the Work of Professor Larry Ribstein”
I’m very pleased to announce the George Mason Law & Economics Center is hosting a program focusing on our friend and colleague Larry Ribstein’s scholarship on the market for law. Henry Butler and Bruce Kobayashi have put together a really wonderful program of folks coming together not to celebrate Larry’s work — but to ... GMU Law & Economics Center Presents “Unlocking the Law: Building on the Work of Professor Larry Ribstein”
UMG-EMI Deal Is No Threat To Innovation In Music Distribution
Everyone loves to hate record labels. For years, copyright-bashers have ranted about the “Big Labels” trying to thwart new models for distributing music in terms that would make JFK assassination conspiracy theorists blush. Now they’ve turned their sites on the pending merger between Universal Music Group and EMI, insisting the deal would be bad for ... UMG-EMI Deal Is No Threat To Innovation In Music Distribution
Contemplating Disclosure-Based Insider Trading Regulation
TOTM friend Stephen Bainbridge is editing a new book on insider trading. He kindly invited me to contribute a chapter, which I’ve now posted to SSRN (download here). In the chapter, I consider whether a disclosure-based approach might be the best way to regulate insider trading. As law and economics scholars have long recognized, informed stock trading may create both harms and benefits ... Contemplating Disclosure-Based Insider Trading Regulation
Wise and Timely Counsel from John Taylor, F.A. Hayek, and Reagan’s Economic Advisers
In light of yesterday’s abysmal jobs report, yesterday’s Wall Street Journal op-ed by Stanford economist John B. Taylor (Rules for America’s Road to Recovery) is a must-read. Taylor begins by identifying what he believes is the key hindrance to economic recovery in the U.S.: In my view, unpredictable economic policy—massive fiscal “stimulus” and ballooning debt, the Federal ... Wise and Timely Counsel from John Taylor, F.A. Hayek, and Reagan’s Economic Advisers
From the Thursday May 24 Wall Street Journal
In criticizing Governor Romney’s involvement with Bain Capital, President Obama commented both on private equity and on profit maximization. Most of the comments I have seen dealt with the private equity. I thought a comment on profit maximization was important as well. OPINION Updated May 23, 2012, 7:51 p.m. ET A Tutorial for the President ... From the Thursday May 24 Wall Street Journal
When Is Deception an Antitrust Offense? The FTC’s Unorthodox Case Against Google
Last week, the FTC hired outside litigator Beth Wilkinson to lead an investigation into Google’s conduct, which some in the press have interpreted as a grave sign for the search company. The FTC is reportedly interested in pursuing Google under Section 5 of the FTC Act, which prohibits a firm from engaging in “unfair methods ... When Is Deception an Antitrust Offense? The FTC’s Unorthodox Case Against Google
AALS Section on Antitrust and Economic Regulation Call for Papers: Google and Antitrust
The AALS Section on Antitrust and Economic Regulation call for papers features a topic near and dear to my heart this year: Google and Antitrust. Here is the announcement: Call for Papers Announcement AALS Section on Antitrust and Economic Regulation Google and Antitrust 2013 AALS Annual Meeting January 4-7, 2013 New Orleans, Louisiana ... AALS Section on Antitrust and Economic Regulation Call for Papers: Google and Antitrust
Taxing Regulatory Failure
Last month, the IRS and the US Treasury Department issued proposed rules to implement a new tax on health insurance providers and self-insured groups. The tax is part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and will be used to help fund the new Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), which will conduct research ... Taxing Regulatory Failure
