Enjoying the hospitality of Lisbon University Law School for the XLV Competition Law Scholars Forum Workshop on ‘Competition Law in Transition’

As Vice Chair of the Competition Law Scholars Forum I'm always pleased to see a new Issue of the Competition Law Review make its way into the world.
The latest issue, Vol 16 Issue 1, has two excellent papers, both focusing on Green and Digital Transitions.

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The XLIV Competition Law Scholars Workshop is underway at the College de France in Paris on Industrial Policy and Mercantilism.

I’ve arrived in Paris ahead of the CLaSF Workshop tomorrow - it looks to be an excellent programme.

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Police say ill-fitting uniforms leading to crushed testicles and lumps in breasts Exclusive: Survey of officers in England and Wales reveals symptoms so severe that some have had multiple surgeries

The Guardian have a write up of some of the amazing work done by my Criminology colleagues, Camilla & Steph, on a national survey on police uniforms.
It’s been a massive project.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

European Commission adopts proposals to sign and conclude the EU-UK Competition Cooperation Agreement The European Commission today adopted the proposals for Council decisions to sign and conclude the EU-UK Competition Cooperation Agreement.\nThe Competition Cooperation Agreement will put in place a c...

Brexit law

EU Commission proposes signature and conclusion of treaty on competition cooperation between EU and UK ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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Lancaster researchers on the case to find mock jurors in the name of justice A new appeal for members of the public to step forward and take part in a mock trial as mock jurors has been launched by a team of researchers at Lancaster University Law School.

We're recruiting mock jurors for upcoming mock criminal trials. This unique opportunity will take place in our replica courtroom at Lancaster University. Your participation will greatly contribute to understand the justice system in England and Wales!
www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/education/la...

News | Portal The Portal is the home of news, events, timetables and study information for all students at Lancaster University. It also features useful services and tools.

The news is out!
I’m taking up a new role at Lancaster University on 1 August. I’ll be the Deputy Head of the new School of Law.
It’s a substantively different role with more responsibility.
I’m looking forward to working with the new Head of School.

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Lecturer in Criminal Law (LTS Track) at University of Glasgow Recruiting now: Lecturer in Criminal Law (LTS Track) on jobs.ac.uk. Click for details and explore more academic job opportunities on the top job board

18-month lectureship in criminal law at Glasgow; closing date 22 May. Happy to answer questions. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMV378/l...

The CLaSF Workshop is underway with Profs Rodger and Reis kicking off the Sports Law theme.

At the Faculdade de Direito de Universidade do Porto for today’s CLaSF Workshop on Competition Law and Sport.
The weather in Porto is beautiful!

Another fascinating, but challenging, result of the unusual position of Northern Ireland in relation to the UK/EU Internal Market.

David appointed me to my 1st ever academic post a very long time ago, he has been a valued colleague and mentor ever since. I look forward to celebrating his achievements on his retirement.

Join us in celebrating Professor Emeritus David Milman’s retirement from Lancaster University with talks on his research, policy impact, and role in establishing a foundation of excellence in insolvency research at the university.Register: forms.office.com/e/kAQhZumLan

Class actions in England and Wales There has been a growing impetus in recent years to enable individuals in the UK to come together to bring the same or similar claims against those they believe are responsible for wrongdoing.

The answer is that it’s possible, but not very easy outside competition law.

www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/guid...

At this point, it is obvious that it is not safe for scholars to travel the US. There are no easy solutions for conferences scheduled in the US this year but it should be cleary to everyone involved that they cannot just go ahead as planned.

It is a new one? There was one a while ago.

The UK’s academic recession is in full swing This university crisis is a grim scrabble for numbers

NEW from me in the FT today... The UK's university 'system' is now in freefall. How on Earth did the disaster unfold? Read all about it: www.ft.com/content/0ec7...

Eric Morecambe's joke books acquired by University of York The nine notebooks are full of Eric Morecambe's classic one-liners, the University of York says.

Blinking flip - this a step too far. York have only gone and taken Lancaster’s best jokes - the jokes what Eric wrote.
This cannot be allowed!
Roses are Red!

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Commission launches public consultation on antitrust rules for motor vehicle sector The European Commission has launched today a public consultation inviting all interested parties to express their views on the functioning of the competition rules applicable to vertical agreements in

EU competition law - consultation on amendments to rules for the motor vehicle sector
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The Programme has been published for the CLaSF Workshop on Competition Law and the Sporting Arena. A great collection of speakers, even if it does tail off right at the end …

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My 2 cents on hashtag#AndroidAuto:
1- I don't think the Court has killed or overruled #Bronner. In common law language, the Court simply appears to "distinguish" #AnroidAuto from #Bronner due to the significant factual differences between the two (ie in #Bronner, the infrastructure was created for

Final reminder of the CFP for the upcoming CLaSF Workshop on Competition Law and the Sporting Arena on 24 April in Porto.
The deadline for 500 word abstracts is Friday 7 February!

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I'm looking for a Lecturer in Competition Law to join our team at @uofglasgow.bsky.social. Not only would you join our great competition law team, but you would have the chance to work with the amazing people in @create-glasgow.bsky.social. Apply by 24 Feb!

www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...

Former Amazon boss named interim chair of CMA Doug Gurr will lead the CMA on its mission to support growth for the UK

The CMA, the UK antitrust agency, gets a new interim chair. In the title of announcement they highlighted his work for Amazon, a company they are currently investigating.

"Former Amazon boss named interim chair of CMA"
www.gov.uk/government/n...

What to expect from 2025 in EU/UK Competition Law – new conversation with Prof. Richard Whish 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVS6...

(next episode with Dr Mike Walker, CMA)

The Competition Law Scholars Forum have announced a Call For Papers for a Workshop on Competition Law and the Sporting Arena to be held on 24 April 2025 in Porto.

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PhD Scholarship for Black British Applicants at City St George’s, University of London Explore a PhD Scholarship for Black British Applicants. Apply today and discover more PhD opportunities at jobs.ac.uk.

There's a fully-funded PhD Scholarship for Black British Applicants at my partner's law school. Pass it on to anyone who might find it useful. Could change someone's life. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DKP136/p...