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Furthering knowledge about antitrust, unfair competition and trade regulation issues under state & federal laws through its seminars, publications and other activities. Through its programs, the section provides cutting-edge perspectives on developments in California and federal antitrust law as well as insights into intellectual property, franchise and enforcement issues which affect the California antitrust practitioner. The section covers litigation, including individual actions by competitors and class actions by direct/indirect purchasers; antitrust counseling; private and government (federal, state and local) enforcement of actions as well as government criminal procedures.

The best trial insights rarely come from the transcript. They come from the team that lived it.The past year brought lan...
09/30/2026

The best trial insights rarely come from the transcript. They come from the team that lived it.

The past year brought landmark trials and verdicts across a range of industries, and the attorneys who argued them learned things you can't get from reading the opinion. What themes actually moved a jury? Which strategies held up under pressure, and which ones would they rethink today?

"Big Stakes Trial Roundtable" at the 2026 Golden State Institute brings those lessons to light. In a candid roundtable format, members of recent high-profile trial teams will unpack the choices behind their cases:

- The themes that shaped their strongest arguments
- The strategic calls that paid off, and the ones they'd revisit
- Practical takeaways you can bring into your own high-stakes matters

You will hear directly from Rebecca Bers, Josh Davis, Paul Saint-Antoine, and Bonny Sweeney, each drawing on firsthand experience from the trenches.

Don't miss your chance to join us at the 2026 Golden State Institute! Register today: https://hubs.la/Q04yM_dW0

Is the live entertainment industry facing an antitrust encore?Join us on September 28, 10:00–11:00 a.m. for a webinar ex...
09/28/2026

Is the live entertainment industry facing an antitrust encore?

Join us on September 28, 10:00–11:00 a.m. for a webinar exploring the Live Nation case and what it could mean for the future of state antitrust enforcement.

Co-sponsored by the New York State Bar Association, this CLA/NYSBA program brings together leading state AG enforcers to discuss:

- The litigation and multistate coordination
- Potential remedies
- The future of monopolization enforcement in live entertainment—and beyond
- Self-study credit available.

Speakers: Elizabeth Odette, Jonathan Hatch, Ashley Kaplan & Adam Gitlin
Moderator: Gwendolyn Lindsay Cooley

Register now: https://hubs.la/Q04y3rbG0

The best trial insights rarely come from the transcript. They come from the team that lived it.The past year brought lan...
09/24/2026

The best trial insights rarely come from the transcript. They come from the team that lived it.

The past year brought landmark trials and verdicts across a range of industries, and the attorneys who argued them learned things you can't get from reading the opinion. What themes actually moved a jury? Which strategies held up under pressure, and which ones would they rethink today?

"Big Stakes Trial Roundtable" at the 2026 Golden State Institute brings those lessons to light. In a candid roundtable format, members of recent high-profile trial teams will unpack the choices behind their cases:

- The themes that shaped their strongest arguments
- The strategic calls that paid off, and the ones they'd revisit
- Practical takeaways you can bring into your own high-stakes matters

You will hear directly from Rebecca Bers, Josh Davis, Paul Saint-Antoine, and Bonny Sweeney, each drawing on firsthand experience from the trenches.

Don't miss your chance to join us at the 2026 Golden State Institute! Register today: https://hubs.la/Q04ybj8d0

Is the live entertainment industry facing an antitrust encore?Join us on September 28, 10:00–11:00 a.m. for a webinar ex...
09/22/2026

Is the live entertainment industry facing an antitrust encore?

Join us on September 28, 10:00–11:00 a.m. for a webinar exploring the Live Nation case and what it could mean for the future of state antitrust enforcement.

Co-sponsored by the New York State Bar Association, this CLA/NYSBA program brings together leading state AG enforcers to discuss:

- The litigation and multistate coordination - Potential remedies
- The future of monopolization enforcement in live entertainment—and beyond
- Self-study credit available.

Speakers: Elizabeth Odette, Jonathan Hatch, Ashley Kaplan & Adam Gitlin
Moderator: Gwendolyn Lindsay Cooley

Register now: https://hubs.la/Q04y3lZb0

09/21/2026

What makes the Golden State Institute different? Hear from Jill Manning, CLA Vice President, as she shares what sets this event apart and why you should attend!

Join us October 21–22 for two days of premier antitrust programming, specialty MCLE, meaningful connections, and insights you won’t want to miss.

Register today and experience what makes GSI a must-attend event for California antitrust practitioners! https://hubs.la/Q04xZRrH0

Former Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter is bringing her expertise and perspective to the Golden State Instit...
09/10/2026

Former Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter is bringing her expertise and perspective to the Golden State Institute.

What’s changing in competition and consumer protection law? What challenges are on the horizon? And what do legal professionals need to know to stay ahead? Hear it directly from Rebecca Slaughter this October.

Make GSI part of your professional development plans. Register today to secure your place and make the most of this opportunity to learn, connect, and stay current on the issues shaping California’s legal landscape: https://hubs.la/Q04x9z5h0

Is the live entertainment industry facing an antitrust encore?Join us on September 28, 10:00–11:00 a.m. for a webinar ex...
09/08/2026

Is the live entertainment industry facing an antitrust encore?

Join us on September 28, 10:00–11:00 a.m. for a webinar exploring the Live Nation case and what it could mean for the future of state antitrust enforcement.

Co-sponsored by the New York State Bar Association, this CLA/NYSBA program brings together leading state AG enforcers to discuss:

- The litigation and multistate coordination
- Potential remedies
- The future of monopolization enforcement in live entertainment—and beyond
- Self-study credit available.

Speakers: Elizabeth Odette, Jonathan Hatch, Ashley Kaplan & Adam Gitlin
Moderator: Gwendolyn Lindsay Cooley

Register now: https://bit.ly/4gQIGtH

🚨 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR 2026 Golden State Institute! 🚨If you practice in antitrust, this is the event you don’t w...
09/03/2026

🚨 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR 2026 Golden State Institute! 🚨

If you practice in antitrust, this is the event you don’t want to miss.

Join California’s leading antitrust practitioners, judges, economists, academics, and enforcement leaders at the Golden State Institute (GSI) on October 22, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco for a full day of high-quality, substantive programming and high-level networking.

⚖️ Hear from leading voices through key programming including:
• Keynote Address
• Judges Panel
• Legal Ethics
• Big Stakes Panel

🎓 Earn 6.75 Hours of MCLE, including 1 hour of Legal Ethics

🏆 Then, celebrate the profession at the evening cocktail reception and dinner honoring the 2026 Antitrust Lawyer of the Year, Kenneth Ryan O’Rourke.

From the latest developments in antitrust law to the conversations shaping what’s next, GSI brings the antitrust community together in one place.

📅 October 22, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Registration is OPEN. Secure your spot today: https://calawyers.org/event/2026-golden-state-institute/

08/31/2026

⏰ 3 DAYS LEFT: Nominate a Lawyer to Watch!

Who’s the rising star in your antitrust or consumer protection practice?

The Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section’s Lawyers to Watch Award recognizes attorneys in their first eight years of practice who are making meaningful contributions to the field.

🏆 Last year, six New Lawyers received this recognition. Help us identify this year’s next generation of leaders!

You can nominate yourself or a colleague who is making an impact through their legal work, thought leadership, Section involvement, or contributions to the antitrust and consumer protection bar.

📅 Nominations close September 4, 2026 — this Friday!

Know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominate them before the deadline: https://calawyers.org/section/antitrust-and-consumer-protection/awards/antitrust-and-unfair-competition-lawyers-to-watch/

Happening TODAY!How can econometric evidence shape the outcome of antitrust cases?Learn from leading experts as they bre...
08/20/2026

Happening TODAY!

How can econometric evidence shape the outcome of antitrust cases?

Learn from leading experts as they break down the tools, trends, and real-world applications driving today's antitrust and consumer law landscape in our upcoming webinar, Antitrust & Economics. This free webinar will explore the econometric tools used in antitrust and consumer law, including how they're applied, common points of dispute, and emerging trends in econometric modeling.

Speakers: Dr. Jamie McClave, Dr. Debra J. Aron, and Jay P. Srinivasan
Moderator: Gary I. Smith Jr.

Self-study credit available!

Register now: https://bit.ly/4fPjQK6

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