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. clasf.org/event/indust...

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...

Brexit law EU Commission proposes signature and conclusion of treaty on competition cooperation between EU and UK ec.europa.eu/commission/p... Some points 1/

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...

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. portal.lancaster.ac.uk/intranet/new...

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!

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

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.

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...

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...

EU competition law - consultation on amendments to rules for the motor vehicle sector ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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 … clasf.org/event/sporti...

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! clasf.org/event/sporti...

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...

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. clasf.org/event/sporting-arena/

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...

EU tech/competition law - EU Commission publishes evaluation of current rules on technology transfer block exemption from competition law - ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Brexit deal EU and UK finish negotiations on agreement for cooperation on competition law - Some comments 1/

Is this the end of the football transfer system? Immediate reaction to the CJEU judgment in Diarra, by Stephen Weatherill: eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2024/10/is-t...

At the very impressive IE University Tower for the CLaSF Workshop on Private Antitrust Enforcement.

En route to Madrid for the CLaSF Workshop on Private Enforcement of Competition Law tomorrow at IE Law School. Should be a fascinating event. clasf.org/event/privat...

At Uni of Birmingham for a CHULS Event on Diversity in Law Curriculum. All ready to talk about Personas, Progression, and Resilience.

1st Day of the new Grassroots Football season today. 150 minutes of U14 and U16 football in the middle. I’m a bit broken and it was very wet. But a brilliant start to the season.

There are still not too many antitrust/competition folk here on BlueSky, but for those that are, here are some thoughts on the European Commission’s draft guidelines on Article 102, which will replace the 2009 Guidance I worked on when I was still in COMP. www.covcompetition.com/2024/08/from...