Spencer Weber Waller
@sweberwaller.bsky.social
John Paul Stevens Chair in Competition Law
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Antitrust, Consumer Protection, running, jazz, Tottenham Spurs, travel.
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Antitrust, Consumer Protection, running, jazz, Tottenham Spurs, travel.
Halloween civ pro class this morning featured me as Justice Stevens in robe and bow tie. (Sadly forgot the Cubs hat). The real surprise was half the class dressed as me in blazer and turtleneck!
October 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Halloween civ pro class this morning featured me as Justice Stevens in robe and bow tie. (Sadly forgot the Cubs hat). The real surprise was half the class dressed as me in blazer and turtleneck!
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
thanks to USA for running my comments regarding a big win for plaintiffs in this important treble damage action. #antitrust
thanks to USA for running my comments regarding a big win for plaintiffs in this important treble damage action. #antitrust
Judge sides with online publishers in Google ad tech antitrust case
A New York federal judge ruled in favor of news publishers who alleged Google monopolized the digital advertising market.
www.usatoday.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:33 AM
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
thanks to USA for running my comments regarding a big win for plaintiffs in this important treble damage action. #antitrust
thanks to USA for running my comments regarding a big win for plaintiffs in this important treble damage action. #antitrust
Tom Morello Brings Rage to an Unexpected Genre: the Musical www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/t...
An amazing experience for the times we are in.
An amazing experience for the times we are in.
Tom Morello Brings Rage to an Unexpected Genre: the Musical
www.nytimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Tom Morello Brings Rage to an Unexpected Genre: the Musical www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/t...
An amazing experience for the times we are in.
An amazing experience for the times we are in.
important stuff. newrepublic.com/article/2011...
How I Became a Populist
My time at the Federal Trade Commission—before Donald Trump fired me—totally changed the way I see our political divide.
newrepublic.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
important stuff. newrepublic.com/article/2011...
For a better understanding of the Nobel Peace Prize and how it differs from the other Nobel prizes I recommend visiting the Peace Prize Museum in Oslo, Norway.
October 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM
For a better understanding of the Nobel Peace Prize and how it differs from the other Nobel prizes I recommend visiting the Peace Prize Museum in Oslo, Norway.
An early morning run along #lakemichigan helps deal with the increasingly chaotic world we find ourselves in.
October 9, 2025 at 12:31 AM
An early morning run along #lakemichigan helps deal with the increasingly chaotic world we find ourselves in.
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A good place to use one’s legal talents in this time.
Our office is again hiring one or more attorneys for a one-year fellowship to work directly with the Illinois Solicitor General and her team, beginning in August/September 2026.
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ilag...
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ilag...
Job Opportunities | Office of the Illinois Attorney General
www.governmentjobs.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:10 AM
A good place to use one’s legal talents in this time.
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BREAKING: Today, over 1,000 former DOJ officials who served in both Republican & Democratic administrations—have released a letter condemning the unprecedented, politically motivated indictment of fmr. FBI Director James Comey. Read their letter: protdem.org/3ITOo0Y
October 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
BREAKING: Today, over 1,000 former DOJ officials who served in both Republican & Democratic administrations—have released a letter condemning the unprecedented, politically motivated indictment of fmr. FBI Director James Comey. Read their letter: protdem.org/3ITOo0Y
The road to the December Gulfport Mississippi Half Marathon begins on the shores of #Lakemichigan.
October 2, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The road to the December Gulfport Mississippi Half Marathon begins on the shores of #Lakemichigan.
FCC Brendan Carr now in comfortable lead in the competition for America’s federal worst agency head.
September 20, 2025 at 3:25 AM
FCC Brendan Carr now in comfortable lead in the competition for America’s federal worst agency head.
Enjoyed the amazing Patricia Barber at #Chicagojestfest in #millenniumpark with my loyola chicago colleague @sambruns.bsky.social
August 30, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Enjoyed the amazing Patricia Barber at #Chicagojestfest in #millenniumpark with my loyola chicago colleague @sambruns.bsky.social
recent events suggest these concerns are more relevant than ever before. competitionpolicyinternational.com/wp-content/u...
competitionpolicyinternational.com
August 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
recent events suggest these concerns are more relevant than ever before. competitionpolicyinternational.com/wp-content/u...
One of my favorite places to run outside of #Chicago. #CentralPark.
August 13, 2025 at 2:26 AM
One of my favorite places to run outside of #Chicago. #CentralPark.
Scandavia has much Viking themed content but only one teeshirt can reign supreme.
July 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Scandavia has much Viking themed content but only one teeshirt can reign supreme.
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First day of our annual conference of @ascola.bsky.social in Chicago at @sweberwaller.bsky.social. A great meeting of friends who explore the boundaries of competition. #ASCOLA2025
June 27, 2025 at 2:27 AM
First day of our annual conference of @ascola.bsky.social in Chicago at @sweberwaller.bsky.social. A great meeting of friends who explore the boundaries of competition. #ASCOLA2025
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Didn’t expect the final episode of a series on an imagined Martian revolution to be moving. Well done, @mikeduncan.bsky.social.
11.29-Liberty, Equality, Humanity
Podcast Episode · Revolutions · S12 E33 · 59m
podcasts.apple.com
June 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Didn’t expect the final episode of a series on an imagined Martian revolution to be moving. Well done, @mikeduncan.bsky.social.
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Is he a law professor? Or is he a jazz pianist whose new album just received a glowing review in Downbeat magazine? In the case of Juan Perea of @loyolachicago.bsky.social, he's both. Very cool.
May 12, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Is he a law professor? Or is he a jazz pianist whose new album just received a glowing review in Downbeat magazine? In the case of Juan Perea of @loyolachicago.bsky.social, he's both. Very cool.
Watch Colorado AG @philweiser.bsky.social terrific keynote address on “Lessons from Microsoft” at @loyolachicago.bsky.social Institute for Consumer Antitrust Studies 25th annual Loyola Antitrust Colloquium. www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/v42hd...
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May 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Watch Colorado AG @philweiser.bsky.social terrific keynote address on “Lessons from Microsoft” at @loyolachicago.bsky.social Institute for Consumer Antitrust Studies 25th annual Loyola Antitrust Colloquium. www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/v42hd...
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Heading to Chicago this week for the 25th @loyolachicago.bsky.social Law Antitrust Colloquium. @sweberwaller.bsky.social hosting.
www.luc.edu/law/currents...
www.luc.edu/law/currents...
: Loyola University Chicago
www.luc.edu
April 22, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Heading to Chicago this week for the 25th @loyolachicago.bsky.social Law Antitrust Colloquium. @sweberwaller.bsky.social hosting.
www.luc.edu/law/currents...
www.luc.edu/law/currents...
This afternoon at the Tesla showroom on Rush Street in Chicago there were 25 Chicago police milling about and no customers in sight.
April 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This afternoon at the Tesla showroom on Rush Street in Chicago there were 25 Chicago police milling about and no customers in sight.
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It’s a special supersized 25th Annual Loyola Antitrust Colloquium. to request your invite please contact antitrust@luc.edu
It’s a special supersized 25th Annual Loyola Antitrust Colloquium. to request your invite please contact antitrust@luc.edu
: Loyola University Chicago
www.luc.edu
April 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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It’s a special supersized 25th Annual Loyola Antitrust Colloquium. to request your invite please contact antitrust@luc.edu
It’s a special supersized 25th Annual Loyola Antitrust Colloquium. to request your invite please contact antitrust@luc.edu
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During the Red Scare, Arnold & Porter was one of the only firms to defend people accused of disloyalty. Their courage is a lesson for today. Here’s their story: www.politico.com/news/magazin...
At a Time When Lawyers Feared Defending Government Enemies, One Law Firm Stood Up
A scrappy law firm decided to represent federal workers accused of disloyalty and survived to become a legal behemoth.
www.politico.com
March 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
During the Red Scare, Arnold & Porter was one of the only firms to defend people accused of disloyalty. Their courage is a lesson for today. Here’s their story: www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Ducked out for a beach run before another day of admin, writing, workshops, and prep for tomorrow’s Law Journal symposium on the demise of #Chevron.
March 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Ducked out for a beach run before another day of admin, writing, workshops, and prep for tomorrow’s Law Journal symposium on the demise of #Chevron.