Angus MacCulloch
@amacculloch.bsky.social
Academic Competition Lawyer at Lancaster University Law School.
Interested in all things Antitrust; particularly Cartels.
Interested in all things Antitrust; particularly Cartels.
As Vice Chair of the Competition Law Scholars Forum I'm always pleased to see a new Issue of the Competition Law Review make its way into the world.
The latest issue, Vol 16 Issue 1, has two excellent papers, both focusing on Green and Digital Transitions.
clasf.org/browse-the-c...
The latest issue, Vol 16 Issue 1, has two excellent papers, both focusing on Green and Digital Transitions.
clasf.org/browse-the-c...
October 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
As Vice Chair of the Competition Law Scholars Forum I'm always pleased to see a new Issue of the Competition Law Review make its way into the world.
The latest issue, Vol 16 Issue 1, has two excellent papers, both focusing on Green and Digital Transitions.
clasf.org/browse-the-c...
The latest issue, Vol 16 Issue 1, has two excellent papers, both focusing on Green and Digital Transitions.
clasf.org/browse-the-c...
The XLIV Competition Law Scholars Workshop is underway at the College de France in Paris on Industrial Policy and Mercantilism.
September 26, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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...
clasf.org/event/indust...
Industrial Policy, Mercantilism, and Competition Law in a Post-Draghi World
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September 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I’ve arrived in Paris ahead of the CLaSF Workshop tomorrow - it looks to be an excellent programme.
clasf.org/event/indust...
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...
It’s been a massive project.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Police say ill-fitting uniforms leading to crushed testicles and lumps in breasts
Exclusive: Survey of officers in England and Wales reveals symptoms so severe that some have had multiple surgeries
www.theguardian.com
July 31, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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...
It’s been a massive project.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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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/
EU Commission proposes signature and conclusion of treaty on competition cooperation between EU and UK ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Some points 1/
European Commission adopts proposals to sign and conclude the EU-UK Competition Cooperation Agreement
The European Commission today adopted the proposals for Council decisions to sign and conclude the EU-UK Competition Cooperation Agreement.\nThe Competition Cooperation Agreement will put in place a c...
ec.europa.eu
May 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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/
EU Commission proposes signature and conclusion of treaty on competition cooperation between EU and UK ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Some points 1/
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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...
www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/education/la...
Lancaster researchers on the case to find mock jurors in the name of justice
A new appeal for members of the public to step forward and take part in a mock trial as mock jurors has been launched by a team of researchers at Lancaster University Law School.
www.lancasterguardian.co.uk
May 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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...
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...
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...
News | Portal
The Portal is the home of news, events, timetables and study information for all students at Lancaster University. It also features useful services and tools.
portal.lancaster.ac.uk
May 3, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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...
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...
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18-month lectureship in criminal law at Glasgow; closing date 22 May. Happy to answer questions. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMV378/l...
Lecturer in Criminal Law (LTS Track) at University of Glasgow
Recruiting now: Lecturer in Criminal Law (LTS Track) on jobs.ac.uk. Click for details and explore more academic job opportunities on the top job board
www.jobs.ac.uk
April 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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.
April 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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!
The weather in Porto is beautiful!
April 24, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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!
The weather in Porto is beautiful!
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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
April 2, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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
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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.
18. French scholar coming for conference 🇫🇷
Denied entry and deported for anti-Trump views expressed on social media. 🚨
HT @profpech.bsky.social
Denied entry and deported for anti-Trump views expressed on social media. 🚨
HT @profpech.bsky.social
Etats-Unis : un chercheur français refoulé pour avoir exprimé « une opinion personnelle sur la politique menée par l’administration Trump »
Le ministre de la recherche français a dit sa « préoccupation », mercredi, après cette décision des autorités américaines. Le chercheur du CNRS aurait subi un contrôle aléatoire à son arrivée, avant q...
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March 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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.
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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...
The UK’s academic recession is in full swing
This university crisis is a grim scrabble for numbers
www.ft.com
March 11, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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...
This cannot be allowed!
Roses are Red!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Eric Morecambe's joke books acquired by University of York
The nine notebooks are full of Eric Morecambe's classic one-liners, the University of York says.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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...
This cannot be allowed!
Roses are Red!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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EU competition law - consultation on amendments to rules for the motor vehicle sector
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Commission launches public consultation on antitrust rules for motor vehicle sector
The European Commission has launched today a public consultation inviting all interested parties to express their views on the functioning of the competition rules applicable to vertical agreements in
ec.europa.eu
February 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
EU competition law - consultation on amendments to rules for the motor vehicle sector
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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 …
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clasf.org/event/sporti...
Competition Law and the Sporting Arena – XLIII CLaSF Workshop
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February 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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...
clasf.org/event/sporti...
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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
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
February 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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
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...
The deadline for 500 word abstracts is Friday 7 February!
clasf.org/event/sporti...
Competition Law and the Sporting Arena – XLIII CLaSF Workshop
clasf.org
February 5, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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...
The deadline for 500 word abstracts is Friday 7 February!
clasf.org/event/sporti...
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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...
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
Lecturer in Competition Law (Research & Teaching Track)
The School of Law seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Competition Law at Grade 7 or 8, who will undertake research of international excellence and contribute to knowledge exchange activities relative to...
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk
January 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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...
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
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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...
"Former Amazon boss named interim chair of CMA"
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Former Amazon boss named interim chair of CMA
Doug Gurr will lead the CMA on its mission to support growth for the UK
www.gov.uk
January 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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...
"Former Amazon boss named interim chair of CMA"
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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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)
(next episode with Dr Mike Walker, CMA)
January 7, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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)
(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/
clasf.org/event/sporting-arena/
Competition Law and the Sporting Arena – XLIII CLaSF Workshop
clasf.org
January 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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/
clasf.org/event/sporting-arena/
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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...
PhD Scholarship for Black British Applicants at City St George’s, University of London
Explore a PhD Scholarship for Black British Applicants. Apply today and discover more PhD opportunities at jobs.ac.uk.
www.jobs.ac.uk
November 22, 2024 at 7:47 AM
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...