Distinguished authorship characterizes Antitrust Analysis: Problems, Text, and Cases, first written by Phil Areeda, the leading antitrust commentator of the 20th century. The text continues to be revised by three of the leading lawyer economists of the early 21st century. This traditional casebook is also known for its pedagogy (cases, explanatory text, and problems) and insightful text that conveys essential background information along with necessary economic principles. Recognizing that the most important development in antitrust doctrine over the past fifty years is the increasingly central role of economic analysis, the authors take great care to convey economic learning to students in plain language with a minimum of technical apparatus, resulting in a powerful volume adopted by experienced instructors and first-time teachers alike. Helpful appendices include Selected Statutes, such as the Sherman Act, the Clayton Act, and the Federal Trade Commission Act.New to the Eighth Edition:The addition of C. Scott Hemphill as a co-author, adding to the already distinguished author team.Since the last edition, antitrust enforcers and courts have struggled to grapple with the rising importance of platforms in our increasingly digital economy. The new edition gives extensive attention to these developments, including: The Supreme Court’s decision in Ohio v. American ExpressMajor enforcement actions against Apple, Facebook, and GoogleNew Vertical Merger GuidelinesCompletely rewritten and streamlined introductory material in Chapter 1.Professors and student will benefit from:Distinguished authorship: Original author Areeda was the leading antitrust commentator of the 20th century; Kaplow, Edlin, and Hemphill are leading lawyer-economists of the early 21st century.Pedagogy: Traditional casebook with cases, explanatory text, and problems.Insightful textual explanations convey essential background information and necessary economic principles.Adopted by experienced instructors and first-time teachers alike.Appendix includes selected statutes and the Sherman Act, the Clayton Act, and the Federal Trade Commission Act.Teaching materials Include:Teacher’s Manual Read more

Unleash the Secrets of Dark Psychology: Master the Art of Manipulation, Influence, and Mind ControlIn a world where power dynamics shape every interaction, the ability to understand and harness the intricacies of the human mind is the ultimate advantage. Whether you're navigating complex relationships, climbing the corporate ladder, or seeking to protect yourself from manipulative tactics, mastering the art of dark psychology is essential.But diving into the depths of the human psyche can be a daunting task, filled with hidden traps and elusive truths. You may find yourself:Struggling to decipher the subtle cues and hidden intentions of those around youFeeling powerless in the face of manipulation and mind gamesMissing out on opportunities to influence and persuade others effectivelyFalling prey to the deceptive tactics of skilled manipulatorsLacking the confidence and charisma to assert yourself in high-stakes situationsYou may have read self-help books or attended workshops on communication and influence, but these surface-level approaches often fail to address the deeper psychological principles at play.The truth is, to truly master the art of dark psychology, you need a comprehensive guide that delves into the heart of human behavior, uncovering the covert techniques used by master manipulators and providing you with the tools to harness that power for yourself.Introducing "The Dark Psychology Playbook," your ultimate guide to unlocking the secrets of the human mind and mastering the art of manipulation, influence, and persuasion. Within the pages of this groundbreaking 9-in-1 book, you'll discover:The hidden framework of emotional manipulation - Uncover the secret tactics manipulators use to control and exploit your emotions, and learn how to shield yourself from their influence.Decoding the silent language of body cues - Become a master at reading and interpreting nonverbal communication, gaining a powerful advantage in any interaction.The art of ethically persuasive influence - Learn to wield the power of persuasion with integrity, inspiring others to take action while maintaining your moral compass.Exposing the mind control playbook - Shine a light on the covert techniques used to brainwash and manipulate the masses, and develop an unshakable defense against them.Leveraging psychological profiling for success - Harness the power of psychological analysis to gain deep insights into anyone's personality, motivations, and behavior.The lie detection decoded - Master the art of spotting deception and uncovering hidden truths, becoming a human lie detector in any situation.Secrets of brainwashing unraveled - Explore the shocking techniques used to control minds, and arm yourself with the knowledge to resist even the most powerful brainwashing attempts.Overcoming manipulative mind games - Learn to recognize and defeat the subtle tactics used to control and deceive you, reclaiming your power in any relationship or interaction."The Dark Psychology Playbook" is not just a book - it's a transformative journey into the depths of the human mind. By mastering the principles and techniques within its pages, you'll gain an unparalleled understanding of human behavior and the power to shape your life and relationships with confidence and precision.Don't let manipulators and deceivers control your life any longer. Seize the power of dark psychology and become the master of your own destiny.Order your copy of "The Dark Psychology Playbook" today and embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and unshakable influence! Read more

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A short audiobook I produced to be distributed through Amazon's ACX platform, explaining how that platform's sloppy rights verification and mandatory DRM screws over writers. Read more

A New York Times–bestselling author’s “superbly reported” account of the dismantling of the world’s largest corporation (The Washington Post). Written by the two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Ghost Wars and Private Empire, The Deal of the Century chronicles the decade-long war for control of AT&T.   When the US Department of Justice brought an antitrust lawsuit against AT&T in 1974, the telecommunications giant held a monopoly on phone service throughout the country. Over the following decade, an army of lawyers, executives, politicians, and judges spent countless hours clashing over what amounted to the biggest corporate breakup in American history. From boardroom to courtroom, Steve Coll untangles the myriad threads of this complex and critical case and gives readers “an excellent behind-the-scenes look” at the human drama involved in the remaking of an entire industry (The Philadelphia Inquirer).   Hailed by the New York Times Book Review as “rich, intricate and convincing,” The Deal of the Century is the definitive narrative of a momentous turning point in the way America does business.     Read more

From the man who coined the term "net neutrality," comes a warning about the dangers of excessive corporate and industrial concentration for our economic and political future.We live in an age of extreme corporate concentration, in which global industries are controlled by just a few giant firms―big banks, big pharma, and big tech, just to name a few. But concern over what Louis Brandeis called the "curse of bigness" can no longer remain the province of specialist lawyers and economists, for it has spilled over into policy and politics, even threatening democracy itself. History suggests that tolerance of inequality and failing to control excessive corporate power may prompt the rise of populism, nationalism, extremist politicians, and fascist regimes. In short, as Wu warns, we are in grave danger of repeating the signature errors of the twentieth century.In The Curse of Bigness, Tim Wu explains how figures like Brandeis and Theodore Roosevelt first confronted the democratic threats posed by the great trusts of the Gilded Age―but the lessons of the Progressive Era were forgotten in the last 40 years. He calls for recovering the lost tenets of the trustbusting age as part of a broader revival of American progressive ideas as we confront the fallout of persistent and extreme economic inequality. Read more

The topics included are common law restraints of trade, federal antitrust laws (including Sherman Act, Clayton Act, Federal Trade Commission Act, interstate commerce requirement, and antitrust remedies), and monopolization (including market definition, monopoly power, monopoly conduct, attempted monopolization, and conspiracy to monopolize). Also included are collusion among competitors (including horizontal price fixing, market division, and group boycotts), vertical restraints (including resale price maintenance, territorial restrictions, tying arrangements, and exclusive dealing arrangements), and mergers and acquisitions (including horizontal mergers, Brown Shoe analysis, vertical mergers, and conglomerate mergers). Further topics addressed are price discrimination--Robinson-Patman Act, unfair methods of competition, patent laws and their antitrust implications, and exemptions from antitrust laws. Read more

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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, InspiringCompetition is responsible for much of the prosperity around us. Competitive markets deliver lower prices, better quality, abundance of choice, and increased innovation. But while competition benefits the consumers, it can prove challenging to producers and sellers, who need to constantly improve to stay in business. As a result, sellers may sometimes look for ways to dampen the competitive process. Our antitrust and competition laws are designed to address these risks and safeguard consumer welfare. The competition enforcers have the task of unravelling price-fixing cartels, challenging powerful companies that abuse their power, and monitoring proposed merger transactions that could undermine effective competition. In doing so, competition enforcers have to carefully consider the level of intervention and ensure they do not distort the natural dynamics of competition.Drawing on case studies from the US and the European Union, this Very Short Introduction explores the promise and limitations of competitive market dynamics. In examining the laws and the way they are enforced, Ariel Ezrachi considers the delicate relationship between a free market economy and government intervention, and the fascinating forces of competition that shape modern society.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Read more

The impact of antitrust law on sports is in the news all the time, especially when there is labor conflict between players and owners, or when a team wants to move to a new city. And if the majority of Americans have only the vaguest sense of what antitrust law is, most know one thing about it-that baseball is exempt.In The Baseball Trust, legal historian Stuart Banner illuminates the series of court rulings that resulted in one of the most curious features of our legal system-baseball's exemption from antitrust law. A serious baseball fan, Banner provides a thoroughly entertaining history of the game as seen through the prism of an extraordinary series of courtroom battles, ranging from 1890 to the present. The book looks at such pivotal cases as the 1922 Supreme Court case which held that federal antitrust laws did not apply to baseball; the 1972 Flood v. Kuhn decision that declared that baseball is exempt even from state antitrust laws; and several cases from the 1950s, one involving boxing and the other football, that made clear that the exemption is only for baseball, not for sports in general. Banner reveals that for all the well-documented foibles of major league owners, baseball has consistently received and followed antitrust advice from leading lawyers, shrewd legal advice that eventually won for baseball a protected legal status enjoyed by no other industry in America.As Banner tells this fascinating story, he also provides an important reminder of the path-dependent nature of the American legal system. At each step, judges and legislators made decisions that were perfectly sensible when considered one at a time, but that in total yielded an outcome-baseball's exemption from antitrust law-that makes no sense at all. Read more

In The Big Steal, Jonathan Barnett documents the unusual confluence of ideological commitments and business interests behind the across-the-board dilution of legal protections for inventors and artists under U.S. patent and copyright law. Concurrently with the rise of the digital economy and platform-based markets, the Supreme Court, Congress, and antitrust regulators significantly weakened legal protections against the unauthorized use of technological inventions and creative works. Under the popular slogan that "information wants to be free," significant portions of the scholarly and tech communities advocated and welcomed the erosion of property rights in knowledge markets. This policy shift often relied on incomplete or premature findings that concerning the impact of robust intellectual property rights on innovation markets. Through a rich analysis that draws on law, economics, and political science, and using evidence from a wide range of technology and creative markets, Barnett shows that the depropertization of intellectual assets poses a risk to the U.S. and global innovation ecosystem by shifting economic value toward digital intermediaries and vertically integrated entities and away from the technology and content originators that drive the most robust knowledge economies. Read more

“David Kaye’s book is crucial to understanding the tactics, rhetoric and stakes in one of the most consequential free speech debates in human history.” —Cory DoctorowThe internet was designed to be a kind of free-speech paradise, but a lot of the material on it turned out to incite violence, spread untruth, and promote hate. Over the years, three American behemoths—Facebook, YouTube and Twitter—became the way most of the world experiences the internet, and therefore the conveyors of much of its disturbing material.What should be done about this enormous problem? Should the giant social media platforms police the content themselves, as is the norm in the U.S., or should governments and international organizations regulate the internet, as many are demanding in Europe? How do we keep from helping authoritarian regimes to censor all criticisms of themselves?David Kaye has been has been at the center of the discussions of these issues for years. He takes us behind the scenes, from Facebook’s “mini-legislative” meetings, to the European Commission’s closed-door negotiations, and introduces us to journalists, activists, and content moderators whose stories bring clarity and urgency to the topic of censorship.Speech Police is the most comprehensive and insightful treatment of the subject thus far, and reminds us of the importance of maintaining the internet’s original commitment to free speech, free of any company’s or government’s absolute control, while finding ways to modulate its worst aspects. Read more

We've created this super-helpful Boho Style Notary Journal and Log Book to make your life easier when it comes to keeping track of notarial actions. With it, you can keep all your notary records organized and in tip-top shape.Check out the example of a notary log page below. We hope you find it handy!Features:Large size 8.25x11"Durable hardcoverThere's plenty of space for one record per pageTemplate pages to record details for 300 entriesModern boho designEach entry includes:Log NumberDate and Time NotarizedFee ChargedDocument Type and DateSigner Name, Address, Phone NumberWitness Name, Address, Phone NumberService PerformedIdentificationID NumberIssued ByDate IssuedExpiry DateSigner SignatureWitness SignatureThumbprint Read more

You can never go wrong with a classic college lined paper for taking notes. It's light, easy to carry, and a must-have on any school supply list. And now it's more than just a notepad. With more of the world going digital,it's hard to forget about handwriting. What if you need to write something fast? Or do you also want to share your thoughts on paper?Our notebooks are perfect for taking notes, sketching ideas, making shortlists or anything else you might think of that will help you get things done.This notebook is ideal forLSAT PreparationBar exam preparationNotes in Law schoolMBE bar exam preparationlaw office suppliesSchool studentshome schooling collegenotebook for womanBack to school bulk suppliescollege composition notebookHome College Writing NotesLaw students to take notesnotebook for college students Read more

The past decade has been a time of great upheaval for transatlantic competition policy. This is evident in the United States (at the federal and state levels), the European Union, and the United Kingdom. With the reinvigoration of antitrust policy has come a reinvigoration of antitrust economics, which has been increasingly prominent in the reasoning of regulators and courts. This volume chronicles key flashpoints in this process, from an economics point of view. It provides 18 contributions from leading antitrust economists involved in recent groundbreaking merger, monopolization and anticompetitive-agreement cases on both sides of the Atlantic. Read more

A serious look at competition problems in tech markets and whether antitrust law can help address them.In recent years, the astronomical rise of tech giants like Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft has been criticized as anticompetitive, and many have wondered if antitrust law can help protect workers and consumers. In Tech Monopoly, Herbert Hovenkamp explores competition problems in a wide range of high-tech firms—from those that sell purely digital products, such as video streaming, search, software, or email services, to others that sell more traditional “tactile” products, such as hardware, clothing, groceries, or rides. He offers a realistic look at the powers and limitations of antitrust law in tech markets with an assessment that is as comprehensive as it is accessible.After a general introduction to antitrust law, Tech Monopoly considers how competitive harm should be assessed in these markets, as well as some features that make these markets unique, including “two-sided” structures. Then Hovenkamp looks at the role of large digital platforms, including Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft, and considers whether their size alone is an antitrust problem or if the concern should be limited to market power. Finally, the author addresses the very difficult problem of remedies. Should we “break up” big tech, and if so, how? What kind of breakup of these firms would make users or others better off? And if breakups are not the only possible antitrust fix, are there more effective and less disruptive alternatives?Offering simple explanations of the complex economics of digital platform markets, Tech Monopoly is an important read for anyone who wishes to understand how antitrust law works and whether it can help defend competition in the formidable era of big tech. Read more

Since it first appeared in 1978, this seminal work by one of the foremost American legal minds of our age has dramatically changed the way the courts view government's role in private affairs. Now reissued with a new introduction and foreword, this classic shows how antitrust suits adversely affect the consumer by encouraging a costly form of protection for inefficient and uncompetitive small businesses. Robert Bork's view of antitrust law has had a profound impact on how the law has been both interpreted and applied. Lucid, highly readable, and full of rich social and political implications, The Antitrust Paradox illustrates how the purpose and integrity of law can be subverted by those who do not understand the reality law addresses or who seek to make it serve unintended political and social ends. Read more

The Foundations of Antitrust: Events, Ideas, and Doctrines approaches antitrust in a novel way to provide students and practitioners with a foundation for analyzing antitrust issues in the twenty-first century. The book is organized around events, ideas, and doctrines, rather than practices or cases.Part I examines developments in the economy prompting antitrust law, as well as the public policy debates, presidential politics, legislation, and the landmark cases of the formative era. Part II explores ideas that shaped antitrust policy, including early economic thought and the Chicago School. Part III examines the core doctrines of antitrust law, their common law antecedents, the application of antitrust to today's tech giants, and the global reach of U.S. antitrust law. Read more

The Investment Advisor's Compliance Guide, 3rd Edition delivers a concise yet comprehensive explanation of the rules and how they affect the work you do on a daily basis-no matter where you're registered. It can be used as basic training for new Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs), as well as seasoned professionals. Best of all, it's in plain English and will be helpful to both SEC and state-registered investment advisors (RIAs), as well as IARs. This title:Covers the SEC's new marketing rule effective November, 2022, including new rules on advertisingIdentifies investment advisors' fiduciary duties, including the Investment Advisers Act's requirement to seek best execution for their clientsExplains the registered investment advisor (RIA) registration requirements with either the Securities and Exchange Commission or state regulatorsDescribes how to deal with client complaints as well as how to meet and exceed client expectations, as well as advice on how to deal with senior investorsProvides the latest guidance from the NASSA, including the latest NASAA adviser's guide and model rulesHelps Chief Compliance Officers to identify situations that may subject them to personal liabilityProvides advice on Form ADV, the form used by investment advisers to register with both the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and state securities authorities, including how misstatements on Form ADV can lead to serious compliance issuesDescribes how to deal with client complaints as well as how to meet and exceed client expectations, as well as advice on how to deal with senior investorsNew in the 2023 Edition:A new chapters on the SEC's Marketing Rule, including the use of testimonials, endorsements, third-party ratings, and performance advertisingAnalysis of the SEC's new strategic plan for fiscal years 2022 through 2026, including the goals of protecting families against fraud and manipulation, developing a robust regulatory framework, and supporting a skilled workforce that is diverse and inclusivePersonal liability issues facing Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs), including a discussion of the the SEC Commissioner's 2022 personal liability analysis and the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP)'s Firm and CCO Liability Framework to provide guidance to CCOsUpdate on the SEC's 2022 Staff Bulletin: Standards of Conduct for Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers Conflicts of InterestImpact of the pandemic on RIAs' compliance obligationsThe use and misuse of today's top social media platformsHow new forms of communication can create compliance problemsForm CRS and Regulation Best Interest compliance issuesNew discussion of senior clients, including coverage of the NASAA Model Act to Protect Vulnerable Adults from Financial ExploitationTopics Covered:The SEC's new marketing rule, including discussion of advertising servicesRegistration requirements for Investment Advisor RepresentativesThe anti-fraud provisions of the Investment Advisers Act, including disclosure of conflicts of interestThe code of ethics rule, including the purpose of the rule and insider tradingFiling and updating of Form ADVClient communication and miscommunication, including the use of social mediaAnalysis of the Investment Advisers Act's “Compliance Program Rule,” which requires advisors registered with the SEC to adopt and implement written compliance policies and proceduresIssues related to fee miscalculations, including SEC warnings to about correctly aggregating household assets for purposes of fee calculations and over-billing of advisory feesRequirements for advisory contracts, including language to include in those contractsFiduciary duty owed by investment advisors, including the fiduciary duty owed by robo-advisors and the best execution roleMeeting and exceeding clients' expectationsBusiness continuity rules and succession planningThe pay-to-play rule Read more

The Internet Revolution, like all great industrial changes, has made the world's elephantine media companies tremble that their competitors-whether small and nimble mice or fellow elephants-will get to new terrain first and seize its commanding heights. In a climate in which fear and insecurity are considered healthy emotions, corporate violence becomes commonplace. In the blink of an eye-or the time it has taken slogans such as "The Internet changes everything" to go from hyperbole to banality-"creative destruction" has wracked the global economy on an epic scale. No one has been more powerful or felt more fear or reacted more violently than Bill Gates and Microsoft. Afraid that any number of competitors might outflank them-whether Netscape or Sony or AOL Time Warner or Sun or AT&T or Linux-based companies that champion the open-source movement or some college student hacking in his dorm room-Microsoft has waged holy war on all foes, leveraging its imposing strengths. In World War 3.0, Ken Auletta chronicles this fierce conflict from the vantage of its most important theater of operations: the devastating second front opened up against Bill Gates's empire by the United States government. The book's narrative spine is United States v. Microsoft, the government's massive civil suit against Microsoft for allegedly stifling competition and innovation on a broad scale. With his superb writerly gifts and extraordinary access to all the principal parties, Ken Auletta crafts this landmark confrontation into a tight, character- and incident-filled courtroom drama featuring the best legal minds of our time, including David Boies and Judge Richard Posner. And with the wisdom gleaned from covering the converging media, software, and communications industries for The New Yorker for the better part of a decade, Auletta uses this pivotal battle to shape a magisterial reckoning with the larger war and the agendas, personalities, and prospects of its many combatants. Read more