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Federal Trade Commission, Justice Department, and the European Commission Hold Their Second US-EU Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue

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Lunedì, Ottobre 31, 2022
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Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan, the Justice Departments Antitrust Division Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter, and Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager of the European Commission met today in Brussels for the second meeting of the US-EU Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue (TCPD).

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  • Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan, the Justice Departments Antitrust Division Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter, and Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager of the European Commission met today in Brussels for the second meeting of the US-EU Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue (TCPD).
  • Margrethe Vestager, European Commission Executive Vice-President in charge of competition policy, said: With todays meeting, we have continued the long standing tradition of close cooperation in competition policy and enforcement between the European Commission and the US competition authorities.
  • On June 15, 2021, President Biden and the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen launched the US-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC).
  • The FTC, the Justice Department, and the European Commission have a longstanding tradition of close cooperation in antitrust enforcement and policy.

Simon Chen Joins 25V Diversity Fund Advisory Board - Experienced real estate and proptech executive is the newest advisor for the 25V Diversity Fund

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 26, 2022
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SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chen is a managing director at August Hill, a global advisory firm that brings industry-leading operators and founding teams together to accelerate smart growth. He has more than 20 years' experience with investing in and operating innovative technology and real estate firms — from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Prior to his role at August Hill, Chen served as executive vice president of product and innovation at Anywhere Real Estate (formerly Realogy Holdings), where he was responsible for product, partner programs, agent/broker learning, strategic marketing, corporate ventures and consumer programs. He also served as COO and CEO/president of ERA, an Anywhere brand.

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  • Twenty Five Ventures 25V Diversity Fund, a venture capital fund that seeks out and invests in early-stage real estate, proptech and fintech startups led by diverse founders, is pleased to announce the appointment of its newest advisor: Simon Chen.
  • "We're extremely excited to have Simon join our advisory board," said 25V Diversity co-founder and General Partner Max Diez.
  • Chen began his career in real estate more than 20 years ago, founding and eventually selling one of the first tech-enabled real estate brokerages.
  • Tieu is a Vietnamese-born investor with an impressive background as a real estate, proptech and legal tech executive.

TEAMSTERS BACK BILL TOUGHENING ANTITRUST LAW AS WAY TO CRACK DOWN ON BIG BUSINESS

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Giovedì, Settembre 29, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters are joining a coalition of more than 35 public interest, labor, and civil society organizations in urging passage of legislation that would raise merger fees on gigantic corporations to beef up funding for antitrust enforcement agencies.  

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  • The Teamsters recently signed onto a coalition letter to House leadership in support of H.R.
  • "For too long, working people have been forced to suffer under a two-tier system of justice," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking men and women in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
  • Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters .

Lawdragon Names 8 Macrae Recruiters to 2022 “Global 100 Leaders” Guide

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Martedì, Settembre 20, 2022
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Macrae , a premier transatlantic legal search firm that places partners, groups and senior government attorneys at the worlds leading law firms, is pleased to share the news that Lawdragon has recognized more than half of its recruiters as 2022 Global 100 Leaders in Legal Strategy & Consulting .

Key Points: 
  • Macrae , a premier transatlantic legal search firm that places partners, groups and senior government attorneys at the worlds leading law firms, is pleased to share the news that Lawdragon has recognized more than half of its recruiters as 2022 Global 100 Leaders in Legal Strategy & Consulting .
  • Its exciting to see so many Macrae recruiters named to the Lawdragon 100.
  • This year marks his fourth consecutive appearance on the Lawdragon 100; he was profiled by the publication here .
  • He joined Macrae in 2022 after nearly a decade at New York boutique Greene-Levin-Snyder, where he was co-head of Lateral Partner Placement.

Shook Taps DOJ Litigator to Lead Antitrust Group

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Lunedì, Settembre 12, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division trial lawyer Ryan Sandrock has moved to Shook, Hardy & Bacon as co-chair of the firm's Antitrust Practice, effective September 12, 2022.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division trial lawyer Ryan Sandrock has moved to Shook, Hardy & Bacon as co-chair of the firm's Antitrust Practice, effective September 12, 2022.
  • "Ryan brings a wealth of experience in complex antitrust litigation for technology, consumer and healthcare companies," said Shook Chair Madeleine McDonough.
  • "We've known Ryan and his outstanding trial capabilities for many years," said Shook Partner Lynn Murray, who will co-chair Antitrust with Sandrock.
  • "We're delighted to bring him on board to expand our antitrust group and lead us to the next level of antitrust litigation and counseling services for clients."

Freshfields Deepens Market-Leading Antitrust, Competition and Trade Practice With the Addition of Regulatory Star Jamillia P. Ferris

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Lunedì, Settembre 12, 2022
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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer announced today that Jamillia P. Ferris has joined the firms US antitrust, competition and trade practice as a partner based in Washington and a member of the firms global antitrust leadership team.

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  • Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer announced today that Jamillia P. Ferris has joined the firms US antitrust, competition and trade practice as a partner based in Washington and a member of the firms global antitrust leadership team.
  • With the recent focus on US antitrust enforcement, this is a great opportunity to further deepen our bench of agency-facing partners, said Thomas Janssens , head of Freshfieldss global antitrust practice.
  • Jamillia is an outstanding addition to our antitrust team, expanding our ability to provide our clients with top-tier antitrust advice alongside our renowned transactional practice, both in the US and globally.
  • Freshfields is ranked by Chambers Global in Band 1 across the six areas of antitrust, corporate/M&A, litigation, international arbitration, tax, and public international law.

American Fair Credit Council Names Industry Veterans as New Board Members

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Mercoledì, Settembre 7, 2022
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The American Fair Credit Council (AFCC) announced today that Sean Fox, President of Freedom Debt Relief (FDR), and Sanj Goyle, Entrepreneur-In-Residence at Priority Technology Holdings (PRTH), will join the organization's Executive Board of Directors.

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  • The American Fair Credit Council (AFCC) announced today that Sean Fox, President of Freedom Debt Relief (FDR), and Sanj Goyle, Entrepreneur-In-Residence at Priority Technology Holdings (PRTH), will join the organization's Executive Board of Directors.
  • "On the AFCC Board, I will strive to offer advice and counsel to help the AFCC and its members continue providing a critical financial service."
  • "The AFCC Executive Board is leading many vital projects that continue to improve debt resolution for the hundreds of thousands of Americans our industry serves," said Sean Fox.
  • The American Fair Credit Council (AFCC) is the national association of professional debt resolution companies.

Axinn Welcomes Former DOJ Antitrust Division Chief of Staff

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Mercoledì, Settembre 7, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deepening its bench of former government attorneys, Axinn is pleased to announce today that former U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division Chief of Staff, James "Jimmy" W. Attridge, has joined the firm's Antitrust Group as partner in the Washington, D.C. office.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deepening its bench of former government attorneys, Axinn is pleased to announce today that former U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division Chief of Staff, James "Jimmy" W. Attridge, has joined the firm's Antitrust Group as partner in the Washington, D.C. office.
  • Attridge acted as the Antitrust Division's Chief of Staff during the Biden Administration and as Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General of the Antitrust Division across multiple administrations.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Jimmy to Axinn," saidMichael Keeley, Co-Chair of Axinn's Antitrust Group.
  • Over the course of his DOJ tenure, Attridge played a substantial role in the development and administration of U.S. antitrust policy and enforcement.

L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp appoints Sanford Litvack as a Director

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Venerdì, Settembre 2, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp ("LCAAC" or the "Company") announced that it has appointed Sanford Litvack to its Board of Directors, effective since August 10, 2022, and that John Sculley has stepped down as an independent director of the Company.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp ("LCAAC" or the "Company") announced that it has appointed Sanford Litvack to its Board of Directors, effective since August 10, 2022, and that John Sculley has stepped down as an independent director of the Company.
  • He is currently a partner of leading boutique trial and arbitration law firm Chaffetz Lindsey as well as a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
  • Formerly, Mr. Litvack was senior counsel in the litigation department at global law firm Hogan Lovells and an assistant attorney general in charge of the Department of Justice's antitrust division.
  • LCatterton Asia Acquisition Corp is a blank check company incorporated for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities.

FORMER FACEBOOK GENERAL COUNSEL JOINS LATHAM & WATKINS

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Lunedì, Agosto 15, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that Colin Stretch, Facebook Inc.'s (now Meta Platforms, Inc.) General Counsel from 2013-2019, has joined the firm's Washington, D.C. office as Of Counsel, with a focus on the Public Company Representation and Emerging Companies Practices. He will provide strategic counsel to clients, including pre-IPO and public companies and boards of directors, on a wide range of issues, spanning transactional, regulatory, public policy, and litigation matters across the globe.

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  • Colin Stretch joins the Washington, D.C., office as Of Counsel in the Public Company Representation and Emerging Companies Practices
    WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that Colin Stretch, Facebook Inc.'s (now Meta Platforms, Inc.) General Counsel from 2013-2019, has joined the firm's Washington, D.C. office as Of Counsel, with a focus on the Public Company Representation and Emerging Companies Practices.
  • "We are honored to welcome such a distinguished and outstanding talent to the firm," said Daniel Lennon, Office Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins' Washington, D.C. office.
  • As General Counsel, Stretch oversaw Facebook's legal and compliance functions and corporate legal affairs.
  • Latham & Watkins works in cooperation with the Law Firm of Salman M. Al-Sudairi, a limited liability company, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.