Harrisson Kummer

Antitrust and bad jokes mostly | GMU Law 2021

[Josh Wright @JoshWright1977]

OK, I've had time to digest. Here are a few thoughts on the new FTC Policy Statement on Unfair Methods of Competition.

TL;DR: it holds plenty of symbolic value for the FTC in replacing the bipartisan 2015 Statement with, but will hurt more than help in court. (1/x)

[GAI @GAI_GMU]

Enjoy the first panel from @AdLawCenter & the GAI’s antitrust conference as @ProfGavil, Thomas Hazlett, Barry Nigro Jr., and moderator GAI’s Prof Tad Lipsky discuss current #antitrust law and what changes may be coming.
https://t.co/wd56OLgYgo

[Harrisson Kummer @HarrissonKummer]

@AntitrustAlex That’s gotta be a violation of Kentucky statute somewhere

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@AntitrustAlex I’m afraid to ask but . . . bourbon without alcohol?

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@AntitrustAlex @ProfWrightGMU A compelling endorsement of ranked choice voting

[Harrisson Kummer @HarrissonKummer]

Going back to studying after missing every Derby bet

[Harrisson Kummer @HarrissonKummer]

@paythorn22 Excellent work, Payton. Will make a big difference!

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@ProfWrightGMU Blink twice if you need help

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See also

[Harrisson Kummer @HarrissonKummer]

When you’re glad the FTC is taking rule making seriously but concerned about the content of the upcoming rules

[Harrisson Kummer @HarrissonKummer]

@TrentonHafley @paythorn22 Can confirm on all accounts. Worth it every time.

[Josh Wright @JoshWright1977]

Congratulations to the teams and participants! And especially to our 2021 Champs @GeorgetownLaw.

And thank you to the fantastic @GAI_GMU team and students who put this on! Especially @TrentonHafley @ethan2070 and @HarrissonKummer.

[Harrisson Kummer @HarrissonKummer]

This discussion has been absolutely fascinating. Great work by @geomasonlrev and @GAI_GMU to bring such knowledgeable panelists together. The FTC remedies space will be one of the most interesting to watch for the foreseeable future.

[George Mason Law Review @geomasonlrev]

12pm 2/18: The Future of FTC Remedies with Bruce Kobayashi @GAI_GMU, Debbie Feinstein @arnoldporter, Sam Levine @FTC, Tim Muris @georgemasonlaw, David Vladeck @GeorgetownLaw, and Seth Waxman @WilmerHale #GMLRSymposium

[Harrisson Kummer @HarrissonKummer]

@exteric I agree that standing is the real bar here but I think there are viable arguments if someone could clear that hurdle. Fingers crossed we don’t find out hahaha.

[Harrisson Kummer @HarrissonKummer]

@exteric The argument goes something like “Az.’s Republican electors slate—if accepted—would deprive the people of Az their right to choose their (national) representative, the essence of republican gov. The elector’s act is a safeguard against that and a guarantee of republican gov”

[Harrisson Kummer @HarrissonKummer]

@exteric Of course, this would make it a political question. See Luther v. Borden; Baker v. Carr. If the Elector’s Act is an exercise of that power then “it rests with Cong. to decide what government is the established one in a state . . . as well as its republican character.” Luther

[Harrisson Kummer @HarrissonKummer]

@exteric I’m upset both at this joke and the fact that I didn’t think of it

[Harrisson Kummer @HarrissonKummer]

Currently

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@ProfWrightGMU How do you Bluebook a GI Joe gif? Could come in handy.