Amanda Wait

Experienced antitrust adviser to deal makers; Partner at DLA Piper; all views are my own

[Amanda Wait @AmandaWait]

Four former state antitrust NAAG task force chairs in one video is just a preview of the all-star faculty for the ABA Fall Forum. Register today - early bird registration ends TOMORROW.

[ABA Antitrust Law Section @abaantitrust]

The 2025 @ABAesq Antitrust Fall Forum is heating up—and the Co-Chairs are passing the hot potato to preview this year’s can’t-miss discussions!

Join Gwendolyn Lindsay Cooley, Vic Domen, Patricia Conners, and Elizabeth Odette on November 6 in Washington, DC for a day focused on state enforcement, new legislation, and the future of antitrust—plus a networking reception to close it out. We can't wait to see you at #ATFallForum!

🎟️ Early Bird ends October 16—save your spot: https://t.co/8uIoSi8yII
🔗 View agenda and brochure: https://t.co/iak8esx6qk
🔗 View Faculty/Speakers: https://t.co/6FmIHu8VYs

[Amanda Wait @AmandaWait]

Never underestimate the power of the state AGs to review your deals. State AG antitrust enforcement will be front and center at this year's Fall Forum. EARLY BIRD registration ends October 16. (link below)

[ABA Antitrust Law Section @abaantitrust]

STATES STRIKE IT BIG: Join us at the 2025 Antitrust Fall Forum on November 6 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center to discuss how states have responded to new challenges, new cases, and the passage of new legislation. Panels will explore how the states are making their mark and having an impact across the US as leaders, thinkers, and enforcers. While state enforcement priorities expand both in doctrine and in case law, what will the impact be on the evolution of antitrust domestically? Will states be a new front line for antitrust battles?

Save now & register for early bird by October 16: https://t.co/8uIoSi80Ta

[ABA Antitrust Law Section @abaantitrust]

STATES STRIKE IT BIG: Join us at the 2025 Antitrust Fall Forum on November 6 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center to discuss how states have responded to new challenges, new cases, and the passage of new legislation. Panels will explore how the states are making their mark and having an impact across the US as leaders, thinkers, and enforcers. While state enforcement priorities expand both in doctrine and in case law, what will the impact be on the evolution of antitrust domestically? Will states be a new front line for antitrust battles?

Save now & register for early bird by October 16: https://t.co/8uIoSi80Ta

[Amanda Wait @AmandaWait]

What happens to mergers in the event of a U.S. government shutdown? It's complicated. @FTC announced it won't accept HSR filings. Read our take on potential company responses in @law360 with @dlapiper colleagues @VandyVic1 and Paolo Morante. https://t.co/yEaVGb9Ld5

[Amanda Wait @AmandaWait]

Can (or should) a relevant market be based on a single person's preferences? That is one issue raised in the recent Jetblue/Spirit opinion. Thank you, Davide Mamone, for the chance to discuss the possible impact of this opinion in GCR. https://t.co/YNuGi1dZEK

[Amanda Wait @AmandaWait]

Starting 2024 with some news: I have joined the partnership of @dlapiper with my friends @VandyVic1 and Carsten Reichel. We are excited to work with DLA's destination antitrust team and bring expanded international capabilities to our clients!

[DLA Piper @DLA_Piper]

We are pleased to welcome #litigation partners @AmandaWait, @VandyVic1, and Carsten Reichel, further expanding our Antitrust and Competition practice. All three partners are former government #antitrust enforcers and will be based in Washington, DC. https://t.co/NjucpXjtu0

[Amanda Wait @AmandaWait]

Reports of labor violations are unlikely to inform antitrust analysis. I explained to @papscun @Bloomberg that using reports as a proxy for labor market concentration is like trying to figure out if a building is on fire just because a fire truck is outside.

[Dan Papscun @papscun]

In June, I noticed a little clause in the proposed HSR changes: required disclosure of NLRB, OSHA, + Wage and Hour violations. At first blush, it's hard to see how those records could illustrate market power.

So I went on a journey. Here's what I found.
https://t.co/Yb3f9wVm2Q

[Amanda Wait @AmandaWait]

As promised yesterday, here's more analysis by @NLawGlobal's US Antitrust team after reviewing more than 50 pages and 100 footnotes!

[Norton Rose Fulbright @NLawGlobal]

New Merger Guidelines dropped today by FTC and DOJ. Here's our take by @AmandaWait, @GStein24, Andrew Eklund and Maria Madaras. https://t.co/aMV7dDc6Sz

[Amanda Wait @AmandaWait]

The long awaited new Merger Guidelines are out today!

[FTC @FTC]

FTC and DOJ seek comment on draft merger guidelines.

Proposed guidelines would address the many ways mergers can weaken competition, harming consumers, workers, and businesses: https://t.co/ywjJwIU73F #antitrust

[Amanda Wait @AmandaWait]

Antitrust news doesn't take a holiday! President Biden indicated his intent to nominate two Republicans - Andrew N. Ferguson and Melissa Holyoak - as Commissioners to the @FTC . https://t.co/aq2GVUz5aq

[Amanda Wait @AmandaWait]

#privateequity buyers of NY #healthcare providers: Here's what you need to know about the new notification requirements. I break it down with Leslie Rebnord, @PurviManiar, and Andrew Roth of @NLawGlobal in @Law360. https://t.co/edSoLqVQ4R

[Amanda Wait @AmandaWait]

@alan_meese Highlight of my week when my antitrust law professor retweeted my quote in Bloomberg today. Thanks @alan_meese and @papscun

[Amanda Wait @AmandaWait]

Hot off the presses: FTC and DOJ proposed new HSR filing rules today with significant timing and burden implications for merging parties. @GStein24, Andrew Eklund, and I provide our quick take.

[Norton Rose Fulbright @NLawGlobal]

Merging parties may soon be required to submit significantly more information as part of their HSR Filings. @AmandaWait, @GStein24 and Andrew Eklund describe the proposed requirements and the implications for deal parties if the proposed rules are adopted. https://t.co/BRw7AESEhz

[Amanda Wait @AmandaWait]

"She's very practical, very responsive and is thorough." Recommendations by clients and co-counsel are the highest honor a lawyer can receive. Thank you @ChambersGuides for ranking me as a leading #antitrust lawyer in Washington, DC.

[Amanda Wait @AmandaWait]

The top 10 global antitrust trends in merger control, investigations, and litigation in 2023 from @NLawGlobal's #antitrust team are out: https://t.co/jRFSkZuQWp

[Amanda Wait @AmandaWait]

Some say the FTC's proposed noncompete rule doesn't apply to nonprofits. @NLawGlobal's Abraham Chang and I say: It's not that simple ... especially for healthcare companies!

[Norton Rose Fulbright @NLawGlobal]

Whether @FTC’s proposed noncompete rule would apply to nonprofits is not simple. In their @Law360 article, @AmandaWait and Abe Chang explain the caselaw applying Section 5 to nonprofits and how they should still exercise caution in employing noncompetes. https://t.co/rJM9qi3KBo

[Norton Rose Fulbright @NLawGlobal]

Whether @FTC’s proposed noncompete rule would apply to nonprofits is not simple. In their @Law360 article, @AmandaWait and Abe Chang explain the caselaw applying Section 5 to nonprofits and how they should still exercise caution in employing noncompetes. https://t.co/rJM9qi3KBo

[Amanda Wait @AmandaWait]

Thank you, @CSWilsonFTC, for your service to @FTC as a Commissioner and previously as Chief of Staff. The institution is a better place for your work there. https://t.co/cbOvKXqiQ9

[Amanda Wait @AmandaWait]

If you have employees, this impacts you! FTC is proposing a near-total ban on employee non-competes.

[Norton Rose Fulbright @NLawGlobal]

.@AmandaWait, Carsten Reichel and Abraham Chang provide details on the @FTC’s newly proposed rule that would ban non-compete clauses for employees. https://t.co/sEauBRiXTx