Podcast appearances and mentions of Matthew Hall

The UK government elected in 2024 has a "growth" agenda and is pushing regulators including the UK Competition and Markets Authority to support this. What does the approach mean for the CMA? Veronica Roberts, lawyer at Herbert Smith Freehills, joins Blair Matthews and Matthew Hall to discuss the wide range of recent announcements and proposals from the CMA and government. Listen to this episode to learn more about the CMA's future approach to enforcement of the UK merger control, antitrust, consumer protection and digital markets rules. With special guest: Veronica Roberts, lawyer, Herbert Smith Freehills Related Links: UK government policy paper, "New approach to ensure regulators and regulation support growth", 17 March 2025 UK Competition and Markets Authority, "Mergers: Evolving the CMA's approach", 12 March 2025 UK government consultation, "Strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority", 13 February 2025 UK Competition and Markets Authority blog post, "New CMA proposals to drive growth, investment and business confidence", 13 February 2025 Hosted by: Blair West Matthews, Cleary Gottlieb and Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods London LLP

Private antitrust litigation has long been part of the landscape in China. What will be the impact of the Supreme People's Court latest judicial interpretation on the issue? Susan (Xuanfeng) Ning, lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons in Beijing, joins Matthew Hall and Anora Wang to discuss the background to the judicial interpretation and its likely consequences. Listen to this episode to learn more about this important development in Chinese antitrust law and practice. With special guest: Susan (Xuanfeng) Ning, lawyer, King & Wood Mallesons Related Links: King & Wood Mallesons article, "Interpretations of the "New AML": New Laws and New Challenges", July 2022 King & Wood Mallesons article, "Navigating through the PRC Private Antitrust Litigation - Highlights of the Judicial Interpretation on the PRC Private Antitrust Litigation issued by the Supreme People's Court", December 2024 King & Wood Mallesons article, "Navigating China's Evolving Antitrust Litigation Landscape: Key Insights and Future Outlook", February 2025 PRC State Council Information Office press release, "China's top court releases judicial explanation on anti-monopoly litigation", June 2024 litigation PRC Supreme People's Court press release, "SPC issues new anti-monopoly judicial interpretation", June 2024 Hosted by: Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods London LLP and Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP

The independent Mexican competition law regulator, COFECE, has been abolished and absorbed into the Ministry of Economics. What does this mean for merger control and competition law enforcement in Mexico? Lucia Ojeda Cárdenas, lawyer at SAI Law & Economics in Mexico City, joins Matthew Hall and Subrata Bhattacharjee to discuss this dramatic reform to the Constitution of Mexico. Listen to this episode to learn more about the timing of the changes, the structure of the new agency and implications for Mexican and foreign companies operating in the country. With special guest: Lucia Ojeda Cárdenas, partner, SAI Law & Economics  Related Links: SAI memo November 2024, Bill to eliminate various autonomous constitutional agencies, including COFECE COFECE press release November 2024, Position regarding the approval of the reform on organic simplification COFECE position paper regarding the reform COFECE position paper regarding the transition to the new competition authority IFT position paper regarding the reform  IFT position paper regarding the budget assigned by Congress  Congress of the Union, Decree whereby various provisions of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States are reformed, added, and repealed, in organic simplification matters Hosted by: Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods London LLP and Subrata Bhattacharjee, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Get ready to explore the stories behind some of the most iconic and innovative apps that have shaped the mobile landscape! We're here with App Masters Greatest Hits—a 10-episode series where we'll journey back in time to uncover the successes, challenges, and game-changing moments that made these apps truly distinguished. In this episode, Matthew Hall, co-founder of Crossy Road, reveals the secrets behind the success of Crossy Road, sharing insights into building a game with high retention and viral growth. You will discover: ✔️ How to design a game that keeps players coming back ✔️ The strategy behind Ads and monetization ✔️ The role of social sharing in growing your game's audience Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/ Get your app audited: ⁠⁠https://appmasters.com/audit/ ********************************************* Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ *********************************************

Richard Gershon obituaryWe've got a fantastic show for you today – if I do say so myself. I'm Liz Gill – MPB's host. We're going to Celebrate 10 years of In Legal Terms. We're also celebrating Professor Richard Gershon from the University of Mississippi School of Law. He's been here with the show since the beginning. https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/richard-gershon/Guests include:former Director of Radio at MPB, Jason Kleinoriginal expert co-host Matthew Hall, Associate Professor of Law and Jesse D. Puckett, Jr. Lectureroriginal producer and host Rita Brent, https://www.ritabrent.com/Plus many other coworkers and former guest of In Legal Terms.Not everyone has the chance to listing to our show live. If you've missed any of our program you can listen to the whole show http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/We hope you'll subscribe to our podcast and download some episodes so you can listen offline – in the car, on an airplane, or on vacation away from the internet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year to OCA listeners everywhere! Antitrust was a hot topic in 2024, and it's poised to get even hotter in 2025. In Our Curious Amalgam's year-end special episode, six of our regular hosts offer their perspectives on 2024's notable developments and trends in criminal antitrust enforcement, monopolization and merger challenges, international competition law, consumer protection, and data privacy. Listen to practitioners' insights regarding the emerging topics and themes of the coming year that will no doubt be featured in future OCA episodes. With special guests: Brendan Coffman, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods LLP, James Hunsberger, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP and Derek Jackson, Cohen & Gresser LLP Hosted by: Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC and Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP

India is now one of the most important competition law jurisdictions in the world. With direct court action against anti-competitive practices not an option, how can a third party seek to persuade the Competition Commission of India to become involved? Abir Roy, partner and co-founder of Sarvada Legal, joins Matthew Roberts and Matthew Hall to discuss the underlying rules and practical issues involved in bringing an information (complaint) before the CCI. Listen to this episode to learn more about precedent cases, the evidence required, the various stages of an investigation, timeframes, confidentiality, remedies, the availability of compensation and other issues involved in this area. With special guest: Abir Roy, partner and co-founder, Sarvada Legal Related Links: Order in Alphabet/Google case 2022 Order in Alphabet/Google case 2024 Competition Commission of India webpage (Filing of Information) Competition Commission of India press release (Meta fine) Hosted by: Matthew Reynolds, Huth Reynolds LLP and Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods London LLP

In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn joins the FROST team as they prepare for operations at the Las Cruces Air & Space Expo in New Mexico. Featuring Joe Sarber, Bob Yanacsek, Tim Spencer, Matthew Hall, Luke Lansdell, Cory Britt, and Lori Evans, the team shares their FROST journey. As the conversation unfolds, they recount memorable rescue stories, including an airport injury, a man stuck in a tree, a cat rescue, the Oklahoma City bombing, and a tree trapping a woman in her bed. The episode wraps up with final thoughts and a message from the Air Boss. Enjoy!   This episode is powered by Vertical HeliCASTS. Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ: Bell, PAG and The Real ResQ Store. Follow The Real ResQ on Facebook and Instagram and listen on Vertical Helicasts. Plus, get your podcast gear at therealresqstore.com.

Significant changes to the Indian merger control regime came into effect in September 2024. But what has happened? Nisha Kaur Uberoi, partner at JSA law firm in Mumbai, joins Puja Patel and Matthew Hall to discuss the changes and their likely practical impact on transactions affecting India. Listen to this episode to learn more about the changes including the new deal value threshold, the codification of the material influence test for control, new timelines and procedure and the impact of new definitions on the use of the Green Channel route for approval. With special guest: Nisha Kaur Uberoi, partner, JSA advocates & solicitors Related Links: JSA article, "What the overhaul of India's merger control regime means", 24 September 2024 India Competition Act, 2002 Competition Amendment Act, 2023 Competition Commission of India (Combinations) Regulations, 2024 Competition (Criteria for Exemption of Combinations) Rules, 2024  Notifications of the changes Hosted by: Puja Patel, A&O Shearman US LLP and Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods London LLP

The European Commission's attempt to claim jurisdiction under the EU merger rules over Illumina's acquisition of GRAIL ultimately resulted in a stinging court defeat for the regulator. But why did it lose and what will happen now to merger reviews of "below threshold" transactions in the EU? Nicole Kar, partner at Paul, Weiss in London, joins Matthew Hall and James Hunsberger to discuss the Commission's 2021 re-interpretation of its powers under Article 22 of the EU Merger Regulation, the European Court of Justice judgment striking that down and the alternative avenues for the Commission or EU countries to claim jurisdiction over killer and reverse killer transactions. Listen to this episode to learn more about how to analyse the risk and practical steps to take in relation to these transactions. With special guest: Nicole Kar, Partner, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP Related Links: European Commission March 2021 guidance on use of Article 22 of the EU Merger Regulation European Commission FAQ on March 2021 Article 22 guidance General Court judgment 13 July 2022 on application of Article 22 by European Commission in Illumina/GRAIL Advocate General opinion 21 March 2024 on application of Article 22 by European Commission in Illumina/GRAIL European Court of Justice judgment 3 September 2024 on application of Article 22 by European Commission in Illumina/GRAIL Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP Client Memorandum "Mind the Gap: ECJ Judgment Determines European Commission Cannot Review Deals Below Member State Merger Control Thresholds" Hosted by: James Hunsberger, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP and Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods London LLP

The European Commission's draft guidelines on exclusionary abuses of dominance will, once adopted, be a key document when applying EU competition law. But what is in the draft? Rona Bar-Isaac, head of competition at Addleshaw Goddard in London, joins Matthew Hall and Derek Jackson to discuss the draft guidelines and a controversial European Court of Justice judgment which was released soon after the publication of the guidelines. Listen to this episode to learn more about the components of the draft, including the Commission's two-stage approach for analysing potential exclusionary abuses of dominance and the available defences, as well as the implications for the guidelines of the Google Shopping ECJ judgment that deals with self-preferencing as an abuse. With special guest: Rona Bar-Isaac, partner, Addleshaw Goddard LLP Related Links: European Commission press release 1 August 2024 consultation on draft antitrust guidelines on exclusionary abuses European Commission consultation webpage including draft guidelines European Court of Justice press release 10 September 2024 Google Shopping judgment European Court of Justice 10 September 2024 Google Shopping judgment Addleshaw Goddard 8 August 2024 briefing on draft antitrust guidelines on exclusionary abuses Hosted by: Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods London LLP and Derek Jackson, Cohen & Gresser LLP

Diving back into past episodes in anticipation of the newest batch of messages, we start with this episode from batch 1 because it highlights that there may be a very different side of Sara; one we haven't seen.   Trapped with a creature on the other side of the door, Noah and Sara are forced to explore their new surroundings, discovering more about their captors and each other.  CAST  Narrator – Mike Howorun  Noah – Brady Roberts  Sara – Greta Carew-Johns  Ally: Alejandra Chavarria     Editing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike Howorun  Post Production Producer - Rob Johnston  Written/Directed – Mike Howorun  Produced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila Valezquez  Created by Mike Howorun & Brady Roberts  Contact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com  Instagram: @escapingdenver  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: Nigel's next target. What's Reform UK's plan to take on Labour? Reform UK surpassed expectations at the general election to win 5 MPs. This includes James McMurdock, who Katy interviews for the magazine this week, who only decided to stand at the last moment. How much threat could Reform pose and why has Farage done so well? Katy joins the podcast to discuss, alongside Jovan Owusu-Nepaul, who fought Nigel Farage as the Labour candidate for Clacton (1:02). Next: who determines the morality of euthanasia? Matthew Hall recounts the experience of his aunt opting for the procedure in Canada, saying it ‘horrified' him but ‘was also chillingly seductive'. Does Canada provide the model for the rest of the world? Or should we all be worried of where this could lead? Matthew joined the podcast, alongside commentator Richard Hanania. Hanania is president of the Centre for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology and has hailed the Canadian model as ‘moral progress' (19:52). And finally: why isn't China a football superpower? Ian Williams joins the podcast to discuss his article exploring the failure of President Xi to realise his ambitions for Chinese football. Despite spending billions of yuan, why hasn't China been more successful? Cameron Wilson, founding editor of Wild East Football, the world's leading English-language news source on soccer in China joins too (35:44). Hosted by William Moore and Lara Prendergast.  Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Patrick Gibbons. 

This week: Nigel's next target. What's Reform UK's plan to take on Labour? Reform UK surpassed expectations at the general election to win 5 MPs. This includes James McMurdock, who Katy interviews for the magazine this week, who only decided to stand at the last moment. How much threat could Reform pose and why has Farage done so well? Katy joins the podcast to discuss, alongside Jovan Owusu-Nepaul, who fought Nigel Farage as the Labour candidate for Clacton (1:02). Next: who determines the morality of euthanasia? Matthew Hall recounts the experience of his aunt opting for the procedure in Canada, saying it ‘horrified' him but ‘was also chillingly seductive'. Does Canada provide the model for the rest of the world? Or should we all be worried of where this could lead? Matthew joined the podcast, alongside commentator Richard Hanania. Hanania is president of the Centre for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology and has hailed the Canadian model as ‘moral progress' (19:52). And finally: why isn't China a football superpower? Ian Williams joins the podcast to discuss his article exploring the failure of President Xi to realise his ambitions for Chinese football. Despite spending billions of yuan, why hasn't China been more successful? Cameron Wilson, founding editor of Wild East Football, the world's leading English-language news source on soccer in China joins too (35:44). Hosted by William Moore and Lara Prendergast.  Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Patrick Gibbons. 

Antitrust and competition lawyers have a choice of career paths, including private practice, in-house, and public sector. What about the increasingly-important area of litigation finance? Aviva Will, Co-Chief Operating Officer of Burford Capital, joins Alicia Downey and Matthew Hall to discuss her career journey from a law firm to a senior executive role at a publicly traded, global litigation finance company. Listen to this episode to learn more about Aviva's current role, the evolution of the litigation finance industry in the U.S. and elsewhere, and The Equity Project--a groundbreaking initiative designed to help increase diversity in law. With special guest: Aviva Will, Co-Chief Operating Officer, Burford Capital LLC Related Links: Burford Capital, The Equity Project Association of Litigation Funders (England and Wales) American Legal Finance Association (U.S.) International Legal Finance Association Hosted by: Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC and Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods London LLP

What is life and what is dying? Surely, in a world in which we as humans are used to being in control of so many things, why should we not be in charge of when and how we die? If you were diagnosed with a terminal illness, would you want the right to choose euthanasia? Through recent personal experience, Matthew uncovers the true reality for one family engaging in “MAID” (medical assistance in dying) in Canada.

Labour markets are in the focus of competition law regulators worldwide and companies and their advisers need to know what the issues are. What is the situation in the EU and its member states? Johanna Kübler, partner at German competition law firm Commeo, joins Jaclyn Phillips and Matthew Hall to discuss the background to this current focus in the EU, the legal rules that apply, the current status of leading investigations and key practical compliance messages. Listen to this episode to learn more about how to navigate and comply with competition law in this important area. With special guest: Johanna Kübler, partner, COMMEO Rechtsanwälte PartGmbB Related Links: Portugal Competition Authority technology consulting no-poach investigation 2024: https://www.concorrencia.pt/en/articles/adc-accuses-multinational-technology-consulting-group-anticompetitive-practices-labor https://www.concorrencia.pt/en/articles/adc-fined-multinationals-anticompetitive-practices-labor-market European Commission Competition Policy Brief "Antitrust in Labour Markets" May 2024 Commissioner Vestager speech October 2021 "A new era of cartel enforcement" European Commission food delivery no-poach investigation November 2023 Commeo newsletter "Labour Markets in the Focus of Competition Watchdogs" May 2024 UK Competition and Markets Authority purchase of freelance services investigations U.S. Federal Trade Commission "FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes" April 2024 Hosted by: Jaclyn Phillips, White & Case LLP and Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods London LLP

The EU's merger control law--the Merger Regulation--was revised in 2004, and 2024 is therefore the 20th anniversary of the changes. What prompted those changes? Sir Philip Lowe, Director-General of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Competition from 2002-2010, joins Matthew Reynolds and Matthew Hall to discuss the background to the changes and what else in EU merger control changed at the time. Listen to this episode to learn more about the basis for the current EU regime and Sir Philip's views on other topical merger control issues. With special guest: Sir Philip Lowe, Partner, Oxera Consulting Related Links: European Commission Mergers Website Page Court of First Instance judgment in Airtours Court of First Instance judgment in Tetra Laval/Sidel Court of First Instance judgment in Schneider/Legrand Hosted by: Matthew Reynolds, Huth Reynolds LLP and Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods London LLP

The 2024 Spring Meeting of the ABA Antitrust Law Section offered the Our Curious Amalgam team a chance to speak with competition law enforcers from around the world. In this episode, host Matthew Hall asks Olivier Guersent, Director-General of the Directorate-General for Competition of the European Commission (DG COMP), about what's been happening in the European Union since we interviewed him at the 2023 Spring Meeting. Listen and learn about DG COMP's current and recent work and what competition law policy and enforcement trends the Director-General sees on the horizon. With special guest: Olivier Guersent, Director-General, Directorate-General for Competition, European Commission Related Links: European Commission DG COMP website 2023 Spring Meeting interview with Olivier Guersent 2022 Spring Meeting interview with Olivier Guersent Hosted by: Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods London LLP

The UN General Assembly has entrusted UNCTAD (now rebranded as UN Trade and Development) to be the focal point within the UN on competition and consumer protection issues. How does UN Trade and Development implement this role? Teresa Moreira, Head of the Competition and Consumer Policies Branch (CCPB) at UN Trade and Development, joins Alicia Downey and Matthew Hall to discuss the work of the CCPB, including its focus on developing countries and its working groups and specific projects. Listen to this episode to learn more about UN Trade and Development's work promoting, reinforcing and advising on competition and consumer protection law and policies in support of its overall goal to help developing countries meet the Sustainable Development Goals set by the UN General Assembly in 2015. With special guest: Teresa Moreira, Head, Competition and Consumer Policies Branch, United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Related Links: UNCTAD website Competition and Consumer Protection Branch website Global competition law and policy approaches to digital markets (March 2024) Consumer dispute resolution in the world (March 2024) UNCTAD model law on competition after 30 years: some reflections (Feb 2024) Hosted by: Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC and Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods London LLP

We've got a fantastic show for you today – if I do say so myself. I'm Liz Gill – MPB's host. We're going to Celebrate 10 years of In Legal Terms. We're also celebrating Professor Richard Gershon from the University of Mississippi School of Law. He's been here with the show since the beginning. https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/richard-gershon/Guests include:former Director of Radio at MPB, Jason Kleinoriginal expert co-host Matthew Hall, Associate Professor of Law and Jesse D. Puckett, Jr. Lectureroriginal producer and host Rita Brent, https://www.ritabrent.com/Plus many other coworkers and former guest of In Legal Terms.Not everyone has the chance to listing to our show live. If you've missed any of our program you can listen to the whole show http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/We hope you'll subscribe to our podcast and download some episodes so you can listen offline – in the car, on an airplane, or on vacation away from the internet.You can listen to the whole show on the MPB Think Radio You Tube Channel. I love that YouTube generates a transcript where you can search a broadcast for a word or phrase to listen back to some important information you might have missed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The EU Digital Markets Act introduces a radical change to regulation of the digital sector in the EU. But what does it require and what have the designated "gatekeepers" been doing to ensure compliance? Aleksandra Zuchowska, Competition Policy Manager at CCIA in Brussels, appearing in her personal capacity, joins Matthew Reynolds and Matthew Hall to discuss the DMA and its impact. Listen to this episode to learn more about the principles underpinning the DMA, its requirements, the compliance steps being taken, the act's impact on choice, innovation and online safety, the compliance workshops in Brussels and next steps. With special guest: Aleksandra Zuchowska, Competition Policy Manager, Computer & Communications Industry Association, Brussels (personal capacity) Related Links: CCIA Europe blog post on DMA and innovation/user-experience issues CCIA Europe blog post on DMA enforcement European Commission DMA webpage European Commission non-compliance investigation press release European Commission compliance day press release Hosted by: Matthew Reynolds, Huth Reynolds LLP and Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods London LLP

The antitrust law bubble, particularly in the U.S., has in recent years focussed on the mantra of promoting efficiency above all else. In the age of the global polycrisis and increasing corporate concentration and power in numerous sectors, should this bubble be popped? Dr Cristina Caffarra, leading competition economist, joins Barry Nigro and Matthew Hall to discuss the wider issues antitrust and competition law enforcement should be considering, which was the focus of a January 2024 Brussels conference described as the "Anti-Davos" and "Woodstock of Antitrust". Listen to this episode to learn more about the "Antitrust, Regulation, and the Next World Order" conference led by Dr Caffarra, why antitrust law should be taking a wider approach than efficiency and narrow consumer welfare and the links with trade and industrial policy. With special guest: Cristina Caffarra, University College London, CEPR Competition RPN Related Links: Cristina Caffarra article in CPI Columns Europe February 2024 (source: CPI) Cristina Caffarra article part 1 in VoxEU (CEPR) January 2024 (source: VoxEU) Cristina Caffarra article part 2 in VoxEU (CEPR) January 2024 (source: VoxEU) Cristina Caffarra article in VoxEU (CEPR) March 2024 (source: VoxEU) Angus Deaton article "Rethinking My Economics" March 2024 (source: IMF) Politico article on Antitrust, Regulation, and the Next World Order conference February 2024 (source: Politico) The Capitol Forum article on Antitrust, Regulation, and the Next World Order conference February 2024 (source: The Capitol Forum) Cristina Caffarra speaking notes Antitrust, Regulation, and the Next World Order conference January 2024 (source: ofthewedge.com) Hosted by: Barry Nigro, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP and Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods London LLP

Many companies already use or are introducing "pay or OK" models for targeted ads on the Internet. What legal issues does this raise in the EU? Frithjof Michaelsen, Digital Policy Officer at UFC-Que Choisir, the French Federation of Consumer Associations, joins Matthew Reynolds and Matthew Hall to discuss Meta's introduction of pay or OK, otherwise known as pay or consent, on its Facebook and Instagram platforms in the EU, the relevant law and the implications of this for the wider adtech ecosystem. Listen to this episode to learn more about the application of EU consumer and data protection rules and the EU Digital Markets Act to this model. With special guest: Frithjof Michaelsen, Digital Policy Officer, UFC-Que Choisir (France) Related Links: "Choose to lose with Meta" document; BEUC's assessment of Meta's subscription model (pay or OK) from a consumer law perspective (source: European Data Protection Board) BEUC "Choose to Lose With Meta" webpage (source: European Data Protection Board) BEUC Press Release "Consumer groups file complaint against Meta's unfair pay-or-consent model" (source: European Data Protection Board) Timeline of Meta and GDPR (source: European Data Protection Board) NOYB GDPR Withdrawal Complaint (source: noyb.eu) NOYB GDPR Pay or OK Complaint (source: noyb.eu) NOYB Press Release "Instagram & Facebook: 28 civil rights organisations urge European DPAs to reject “Pay or Okay” in pending case over € 250 “privacy fee”" (source: noyb.eu) EU Digital Markets Act (source: European Commission) BEUC and EU consumer group complaints against Meta under EU GDPR February 2024 Hosted by: Matthew Reynolds, Huth Reynolds LLP and Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods London LLP

Large amounts of information are collected during merger control and behavioural competition law investigations. What are the personal data protection issues raised? Dan Rupprecht, Director for Europe of iDiscovery Solutions, joins Aaron Yeater and Matthew Hall to discuss the differences between these two types of investigations, why and how the EU/UK and U.S. approaches differ in this area, the technology that is used and the future. Listen to this episode to learn more about protection of personal data when working in these areas. With special guest: Dan Rupprecht, Director for Europe, iDiscovery Solutions Related Links: European Commission data protection (GDPR) UK GDPR Hosted by: Aaron Yeater, Analysis Group, Inc. and Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods London LLP

The UK merger control system provides for voluntary filings but that does not mean parties to deals can hide from the regulator, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). But how does the CMA's Mergers Intelligence Committee (MIC) identify deals to ask about and review the informal briefing papers which can be submitted by parties hoping to avoid a full filing? Eleni Gouliou, a Director of Mergers at the CMA, who has chaired MIC, joins Anora Wang and Matthew Hall to discuss the work of MIC and its place within the CMA's merger review processes. Listen to this episode to learn more about this area of the CMA's merger control work, which is increasingly important now that the UK is outside the EU merger control regime. With special guest: Eleni Gouliou, Director of Mergers, UK Competition and Markets Authority Related Links: UK Competition and Markets Authority "Guidance on the CMA's mergers intelligence function" (December 2020) UK Competition and Markets Authority merger inquiry outcome statistics Hosted by: Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP and Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods London LLP  

A surprising new recording from Sara adds some much-needed hope to this disheartening moment in the story. CAST Narrator – Mike Howorun Sara – Greta Carew-Johns CREW Editing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike Howorun Post Production Producer - Rob Johnston Written/Directed – Mike Howorun Produced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila Velazquez Created by Mike Howorun & Brady Roberts Contact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com Instagram: @escapingdenver Reddit: r/escapingdenver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Narrator is still on the run, and looking for safety, until he does he's sharing another one of Noah's lost tapes in the hopes of buying himself some time.  CAST Narrator – Mike Howorun Noah – Brady Roberts CREW Editing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike Howorun Post Production Producer - Rob Johnston Written/Directed – Mike Howorun Produced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila Velazquez Created by Mike Howorun & Brady Roberts Contact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com Instagram: @escapingdenver Reddit: r/escapingdenver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the run and lacking resources, The Narrator looks to a friend of the podcast, Marta Wesselhoff, to run another roundtable, this time focusing on UFOs, aliens, and their impact on human history. CAST Narrator – Mike Howorun Marta Wesselhoff – Self Ryan Tan – Davin Tong “Frenchie” – Thomas La Ruffa CREW Editing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike Howorun Post Production Producer - Rob Johnston Written/Directed – Mike Howorun Produced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila Velazquez Created by Mike Howorun & Brady Roberts Contact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com Instagram: @escapingdenver Reddit: r/escapingdenver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If Noah's suspicions are right, how will things change? Will he run or confront this new potential threat? His future hangs on the balance, will he even survive long enough to make a choice? CAST Narrator – Mike Howorun Noah – Brady Roberts Sara – Greta Carew-Johns Alan – Adam Koslick CREW Editing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike Howorun Post Production Producer - Rob Johnston Written/Directed – Mike Howorun Produced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila Velazquez Created by Mike Howorun & Brady Roberts Contact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com Instagram: @escapingdenver Reddit: r/escapingdenver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The European Commission's recent decision to block Booking's proposed acquisition of eTraveli is unprecedented and even controversial to some. How should we understand the EC's concerns? Eliana Garces, Senior Advisor with Analysis Group, joins Matthew Hall and Jaclyn Phillips to discuss the EC's theories of harm. Listen to this episode for an economist's take on the EC's analysis and how we should think about it more generally. With special guest: Eliana Garces, Senior Advisor, Analysis Group Hosted by: Matthew Hall and Jaclyn Phillips

Trapped in a subterranean construction site Noah and Sara have to use their brains (and luck) if they're going to survive as the threat of The Puncher looms. CAST Narrator – Mike Howorun Noah – Brady Roberts Sara – Greta Carew-Johns Captain – Sachin Sahel The Puncher – Paul Lazenby Foreman – Travis Woloshyn Workers – Robert Barlow CREW Editing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike Howorun Post Production Producer - Rob Johnston Written/Directed – Mike Howorun Produced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila Velazquez Created by Mike Howorun & Brady Roberts Contact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com Instagram: @escapingdenver Reddit: r/escapingdenver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gender differences are often overlooked when conducting competition law analysis. How should gender impact the work of competition regulators? Lynn Robertson, Competition Expert at the OECD's Competition Policy Division and co-author of the OECD's Gender Inclusive Competition Toolkit, joins Alicia Downey and Matthew Hall to discuss the Toolkit project. Listen to this episode to learn more about the background to the project, the key insights and findings set out in the Toolkit and the OECD's future work in this area. With special guest: Lynn Robertson, Competition Expert, Competition Policy Division, Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs, OECD Related Links: OECD Gender Inclusive Competition Toolkit Hosted by: Alicia Downey, Principal, Downey Law LLC and Matthew Hall, Partner, McGuireWoods London LLP

Off the bombshell that our solar system could be a little more crowded than once thought, they all dive into the runes in search of answers. Of course none of their plans ever gets to be as straightforward as that. CAST Narrator – Mike Howorun Noah – Brady Roberts Sara – Greta Carew-Johns Alan – Adam Kozlick Foreman – Travis Woloshyn Sullivan – Max Mitchell CREW Editing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike Howorun Post Production Producer - Rob Johnston Written/Directed – Mike Howorun Produced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila Velazquez Created by Mike Howorun & Brady Roberts Contact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com Instagram: @escapingdenver Reddit: r/escapingdenver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Curious Amalgam is celebrating its 250th episode by hosting a family reunion! In this episode, former and current regular hosts Alicia Downey, Anora Wang, Matthew Hall, Christina Ma, Anant Raut, and Sergei Zaslavsky highlight the some of the Top 5 most listened-to episodes, year by year, since OCA first launched in 2019. In addition to looking back at the most popular episodes, we talk about undiscovered gems in the archives and the most important legal trends and developments that have occurred since Episode #1. Listen to this episode for a special look back at the greatest hits of Our Curious Amalgam and discover how they are still relevant today. With special guests: Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods LLP, Christina Ma, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, Anant Raut, Trust & Trade and Sergei Zaslavsky, O'Melveny & Myers LLP Related Links: Trust and Trade Hosted by: Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC and Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP

Sara shows up out of the blue to rescue Noah, but they're not out of the woods yet. They're being pursued by something both smarter and stronger than soldiers and their only hope is being able to outsmart it as they put distance between them and the thing hunting them. CAST Narrator – Mike Howorun Noah – Brady Roberts Sara – Greta Carew-Johns Captain – Sachin Sahel CREW Editing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike Howorun Post Production Producer - Rob Johnston Written/Directed – Mike Howorun Produced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila Velazquez Created by Mike Howorun & Brady Roberts Contact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com Instagram: @escapingdenver Reddit: r/escapingdenver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Known as Copa '71, Mexico hosted the first ever unofficial women's World Cup of Soccer. Why is it still unofficial? Why has almost nobody heard of it even though hundreds of thousands of people attended the televised games? Strider searches for answers and more... Right now, Dad Grass is offering our listeners 20% off your first order when you go to DADGRASS.COM/DANK. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Girlssoccernetwork.com ‘The Story Behind Copa ‘71: The Unofficial First Women's World Cup' by Rachel Gonzalez 2023, Theguardian.com ‘Copa 71: When 112,500 fans packed out the unofficial Women's World Cup final' by Matthew Hall 2023, Theguardian.com ‘A year after more than 50,000 turned up to watch Dick, Kerr Ladies play St Helens, a ban was introduced that was to last half a century' by Suzanna Wrack 2022, Wikipedia.org, Britannica.com

A knock at The Narrator's door produces a box with something he's been in search of for years, Noah's lost audio recordings about conspiracy theories. In this first one, Noah is talking about the location at the center of our mystery: The Denver International Airport CAST Narrator – Mike Howorun Noah – Brady Roberts CREW: Editing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike Howorun Post Production Producer - Rob Johnston Written by – Brady Roberts and Mike Howorun Directed by – Mike Howorun Produced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila Valezquez Created by Mike Howorun & Brady Roberts Contact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com Instagram: @escapingdenver Reddit: r/escapingdenver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Noah has just blown his cover and with a team hunting him down he struggles to stay off the radar. Meanwhile with no new voice messages from Sara, her fate is unknown.  CAST Narrator – Mike Howorun Noah – Brady Roberts Sara – Greta Carew-Johns Captain – Sachin Sahel Gene – Steve Sauve Ukrainian Soldier 2 – Matthew Hall Cook 1 – Eldar Karimov Cook 2 – Andri Zhebrovsky CREW: Editing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike Howorun Post Production Producer - Rob Johnston Written/Directed – Mike Howorun Produced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila Velazquez Created by Mike Howorun & Brady Roberts Contact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com Instagram: @escapingdenver Reddit: r/escapingdenver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While The Narrator untangles messages, he invited a few friends of the podcast to discuss some of the creatures that Noah and Sara have faced throughout Escaping Denver. CAST Narrator – Mike Howorun Marta Wesselhoff – Self Max Mitchell – Self Matthew Hall - Self CREW Editing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike Howorun Post Production Producer - Rob Johnston Written/Directed – Mike Howorun Produced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila Velazquez Created by Mike Howorun & Brady Roberts Contact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com Instagram: @escapingdenver Reddit: r/escapingdenver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Backed into a corner, Noah must now change his plan to avoid 'The Puncher' a deadly and menacing robot, hunting him. Meanwhile it appears that Sara, is somehow deep within a corporate onboarding. This amazing revelation allows us to see a different side of The Collective and their facility. CAST Noah – Brady Roberts Sara – Greta Carew-Johns The Archivist – Lance Storm Dale – Jarryd Baine Kat from HR – Fanta Sesay General Pamukoff – Paul Lazenby Female Voice– Manuela Sosa Hallway Jerk – Chelsea Green Female Scientist – Krista Jang Male Voice – Robert Barlow CREW: Editing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike Howorun Post Production Producer - Rob Johnston Written/Directed – Mike Howorun Produced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila Velazquez Created by Mike Howorun & Brady Roberts Contact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com Instagram: @escapingdenver Reddit: r/escapingdenver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Noah has made it to Alan's contact, who just happens to be The Archivist! Now, will Noah's brazenness get him answers he's so desperately seeking, or will this just alert The Collective of his whereabouts? CAST Narrator – Mike Howorun Noah – Brady Roberts Sara – Greta Carew-Johns The Archivist – Lance Storm Captain – Sachin Sachel Soldier 11 – Robert Barlow Ukrainian Soldier 2 – Matthew Hall Voice Over PA System – Maki Komatsu Dale – Jarryd Baine Female Officer – Manuela Sosa Hallway Jerk – Chelsea Green Female Scientist – Krista Jang Male Officer – Robert Barlow CREW Editing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike Howorun Post Production Producer - Rob Johnston Written/Directed – Mike Howorun Produced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila Velazquez Created by Mike Howorun & Brady Roberts Contact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com Instagram: @escapingdenver Reddit: r/escapingdenver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The European Union's Regulation on Foreign Subsidies Distorting the Internal Market is now in operation. What is happening in practice and how should companies prepare? Ulrich Soltész, partner at law firm Gleiss Lutz in Brussels, joins Matthew Hall and Derek Jackson to discuss the state of play under the FSR. Listen to this episode to learn more about the required notifications of certain mergers and public procurement procedures, ex officio investigations (including potentially into leading football/soccer teams), the substantive test, remedies, and the steps companies should be taking now to prepare. With special guest: Ulrich Soltész, Partner, Gleiss Lutz Related Links: European Commission website page for EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation Hosted by: Matthew Hall, Partner, McGuireWoods London LLP and Derek Jackson, Associate, Cohen & Gresser

When we last heard from Noah, he made the hard decision to leave Sara. He's now alone and has to make his way back to safety and the familiar territory of the Bio-Dome cavern. He's hoping to find evidence that will help dismantle The Collective, and keep others from experiencing the horrors he's had to endure. This time he has no choice but to go solo and as always nothing will go as planned.  CAST Narrator – Mike Howorun Noah – Brady Roberts Voice – Adam Kozlick Editing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike Howorun Post Production Producer - Rob Johnston Written/Directed – Mike Howorun Produced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila Velazquez Created by Mike Howorun & Brady Roberts Contact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com Instagram: @escapingdenver Reddit: r/escapingdenver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we mentioned last week The Narrator has combed through worth a revisit as he prepared for the release of a new batch of messages. In this episode, we say goodbye to the fan favourite Milaky, but make a new animal friend. In an attempt to put the interrogation behind them, Noah and Sara make their way back to the bidomes only find Palmer's team, who are now hunting them. CAST Narrator – Mike Howorun Noah – Brady Roberts Sara – Greta Carew-Johns Soldier 5 – Andres Markwart Soldier 6 – Steve Sauve Editing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike Howorun Post Production Producer - Rob Johnston Written/Directed – Mike Howorun Produced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila Valezquez Created by Mike Howorun & Brady Roberts Contact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com Instagram: @escapingdenver Reddit: r/escapingdenver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we mentioned last week, The Narrator is working through a new batch of messages but before he releases them he has combed through a few older ones to find clues that can help us as we dive back in. In this episode from Batch 2, we meet other adversaries of The Collective, but also a new potential ally, Alan. After learning mind blowing details about Camilla and why she tried to rescue Noah; Sara turns over a new leaf and chooses to trust some new people she encounters. That choice leads Sara to more than one unlikely reunion. CAST Narrator – Mike Howorun Noah – Brady Roberts Sara – Greta Carew-Johns The Sandhed – Chantal Perron Voice – Tina Jane Alan – Adam Kozlick Solider 6 – Patrick Gerber Herald – Ali Karr Cult Members – Audience at Denver Fan Expo 2022 Editing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike Howorun Post Production Producer - Rob Johnston Written/Directed – Mike Howorun Produced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila Valezquez Created by Mike Howorun & Brady Roberts Contact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com Instagram: @escapingdenver Reddit: r/escapingdenver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we prepare for the next batch of messages, The Narrator has combed through and picked a few episodes that are worth a revisit. These hold important clues for what's to come. In this episode, we go back to Noah's first interaction with the Bio Dome Caverns. Off the Stunning revelation about Sara, we catch back up with Noah as he dives deeper into the maze, making startling discoveries of his own. CAST Narrator – Mike Howorun Noah – Brady Roberts Sara – Greta Carew-Johns English Soldier 2 – Andres Markwart Editing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike Howorun Post Production Producer - Rob Johnston Written/Directed – Mike Howorun Produced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila Velazquez Created by Mike Howorun & Brady Roberts Contact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com Instagram: @escapingdenver Reddit: r/escapingdenver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In anticipation of a new batch of messages being released, The Narrator has combed through and picked a few important episodes worth a revisit. You can't really know where you're going until you know where you have been and so in this episode we head all the way back to the beginning when Noah and Sara woke up trapped in an underground labyrinth. Their only hope of escape comes from the complete stranger that they've sent voice messages to. That stranger, The Narrator, tries to make sense of what he's hearing, and reaches out for help using the podcast. CAST Narrator – Mike Howorun Noah – Brady Roberts Sara – Greta Carew-Johns Editing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike Howorun Post Production Producer - Rob Johnston Written/Directed – Mike Howorun Produced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila Valezquez Created by Mike Howorun & Brady Roberts Contact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com Instagram: @escapingdenver Reddit: r/escapingdenver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard was controversially blocked in its original form by the UK Competition and Markets Authority. What was the CMA's rationale and how has the investigation played out since then? Bruce Kilpatrick, partner at Addleshaw Goddard LLP in London, joins Christina Ma and Matthew Hall to discuss the UK element of the worldwide merger control investigation into this case. Listen to this episode to learn more about the CMA's original investigation, the parties' appeal to the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal, the CMA's review of an amended transaction and the future of behavioral remedies in the UK. With special guest: Bruce Kilpatrick, Partner, Addleshaw Goddard LLP Related Links: UK Competition and Markets Authority Microsoft/Activision Blizzard merger case page (original transaction) UK Competition and Markets Authority Microsoft/Activision Blizzard merger case page (amended transaction) European Commission press release Microsoft/Activision Blizzard merger clearance U.S. Federal Trade Commission press release challenge to Microsoft/Activision Blizzard merger Summary of appeal application at UK Competition Appeal Tribunal (original transaction) UK Competition Appeal Tribunal case page (original transaction) Hosted by: Christina Ma, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods London LLP

Merger control and antitrust enforcement continues to expand around the world. Is MENA ahead of or behind the curve? Nicolas Bremer, partner at law firm Bremer, joins Matthew Hall and Jeny Maier to discuss developments in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Listen to this episode to learn more about merger control and antitrust rules in those jurisdictions and gain practical knowledge of how the regimes really work there. With special guest: Nicolas Bremer, Partner, Bremer Related Links: Bremer law firm resources Hosted by: Matthew Hall, partner, McGuireWoods London LLP and Jeny Maier, partner, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP