12 Days of Regulatory Insights: Day 11 – State AGs on the Antitrust Frontline

Regulatory Oversight Podcast

In the 11th episode of our 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, Ashley Taylor, co-leader of Troutman Pepper's State Attorneys General team, is joined by Brad Weber, co-chair of Locke Lord's Antitrust practice group, and Tim Bado, a member of Troutman Pepper's Regulatory Investigation, Strategy, and Enforcement (RISE) practice group, to discuss the increasing role of state attorneys general (AGs) in antitrust enforcement.

The group explores the unique strategies employed by state AGs, significant antitrust cases from 2024, and the growing collaboration between state and federal authorities. The discussion highlights how new technologies and evolving market dynamics are influencing antitrust actions. Ashley, Brad, and Tim wrap up the episode with their predictions for 2025, emphasizing the importance of understanding the nonpartisan nature of state AGs and the potential impact of federal budgetary constraints on antitrust enforcement.