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Spencer Weber Waller

@sweberwaller.bsky.social

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John Paul Stevens Chair in Competition Law Loyola University Chicago School of Law Antitrust, Consumer Protection, running, jazz, Tottenham Spurs, travel.

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Spencer Weber Waller @sweberwaller.bsky.social · 5d

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.

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Trinko as Federalist society fan fiction?

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An early morning run along #lakemichigan helps deal with the increasingly chaotic world we find ourselves in.

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 12d

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

BREAKING DOJ Alumni Condemn Comey Indictment
A bipartisan group of over 1,000 former DOJ officials decry unprecedented abuse of power

"The indictment represents an unprecedented assault on the rule of law directed by President Donald Trump..."

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Spencer Weber Waller @sweberwaller.bsky.social · 14d

The road to the December Gulfport Mississippi Half Marathon begins on the shores of #Lakemichigan.

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Alex Hemmer @ahemmer.bsky.social · 14d

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...

Job Opportunities | Office of the Illinois Attorney General

www.governmentjobs.com

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Spencer Weber Waller @sweberwaller.bsky.social · 22d

Elton John Roberts

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FCC Brendan Carr now in comfortable lead in the competition for America’s federal worst agency head.

Spencer Weber Waller @sweberwaller.bsky.social · Aug 30

Enjoyed the amazing Patricia Barber at #Chicagojestfest in #millenniumpark with my loyola chicago colleague @sambruns.bsky.social

Spencer Weber Waller @sweberwaller.bsky.social · Aug 20

recent events suggest these concerns are more relevant than ever before. competitionpolicyinternational.com/wp-content/u...

competitionpolicyinternational.com

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Spencer Weber Waller @sweberwaller.bsky.social · Aug 13

Pinkish Floyd

Spencer Weber Waller @sweberwaller.bsky.social · Aug 13

One of my favorite places to run outside of #Chicago. #CentralPark.

Spencer Weber Waller @sweberwaller.bsky.social · Jul 29

Scandavia has much Viking themed content but only one teeshirt can reign supreme.

Spencer Weber Waller @sweberwaller.bsky.social · Jul 27

Dark Side of the Moon
Inner Visions

Spencer Weber Waller @sweberwaller.bsky.social · Jul 7

Love running in #Chicago.

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Rupprecht Podszun @podszun.bsky.social · Jun 27

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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Spencer Weber Waller @sweberwaller.bsky.social · Jun 27

the Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

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Brian Lyman @brianlyman.bsky.social · Jun 13

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

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Spencer Weber Waller @sweberwaller.bsky.social · May 31

Enjoying The Heaven and Earth
Grocery Store by James McBride.

Spencer Weber Waller @sweberwaller.bsky.social · May 30

sounds like a terrible parody of a Dungeons and Dragons game.

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Orin Kerr @orinkerr.bsky.social · May 12

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.

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Spencer Weber Waller @sweberwaller.bsky.social · May 6

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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Spencer Weber Waller @sweberwaller.bsky.social · May 4

Tar Wars

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Lawprofblawg @lawprofblawg.bsky.social · Apr 22

Heading to Chicago this week for the 25th @loyolachicago.bsky.social Law Antitrust Colloquium. @sweberwaller.bsky.social hosting.

www.luc.edu/law/currents...

: Loyola University Chicago

www.luc.edu

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Spencer Weber Waller @sweberwaller.bsky.social · Apr 5

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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Spencer Weber Waller @sweberwaller.bsky.social · Apr 2

www.luc.edu/law/currents...

It’s a special supersized 25th Annual Loyola Antitrust Colloquium. to request your invite please contact [email protected]

: Loyola University Chicago

www.luc.edu

Spencer Weber Waller @sweberwaller.bsky.social · Mar 27

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.

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Clay Risen @risenc.bsky.social · Mar 26

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

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makena kelly @makenakelly.bsky.social · Mar 18

Here's a statement from Democratic FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter responding to the Trump administration's attempt to fire her.

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Open Markets Institute @openmarkets.bsky.social · Mar 18

Barry Lynn's statement on Trump's illegal, unconstitutional attempt to fire FTC Commissioners Bedoya and Slaughter.

"[H]e has chosen to put the interests of the oligarch and all-powerful corporation first, and the interests of every other American last."

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