The Global Antitrust Economics Conference

In 2024; class action laws are undergoing significant changes in both the US and the EU; reflecting the need to protect individual rights and hold corporations accountable; particularly in cases involving generative AI systems. The FTC's new Non-Compete Clause Rule; which bans post-employment non-compete clauses; marks a major step in protecting employees; though some gaps remain. Meanwhile; regulatory actions against Big Tech companies highlight the increasing scrutiny of their market dominance and the need for stricter oversight. Updated merger guidelines in the US and EU further emphasize the importance of preventing harmful market concentration.