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PIK Professor Herbert Hovenkamp warned that companies claiming that merging is a necessary preemptive strike against large competitors like Amazon may find that such a claim could be used to validate nearly any merger.

Kevin Werbach of the Wharton School discussed a racial-profiling incident at a Philadelphia Starbucks. Werbach believes that the company will “not see any lasting damage” from the bad publicity but recommended that they work on their internal culture to prevent a repeat.

Americus Reed and Kevin Werbach of the Wharton school both spoke about the aftermath of a racial-profiling incident at a Starbucks in Philadelphia. Reed noted that Starbucks has taken quick steps to remedy the situation and that the brand will likely benefit from the 24-hour news cycle’s rapid turnover.

Karl Ulrich of the Wharton School said that 10 years of product design leading up to Jump’s acquisition, in addition to the CEO’s background in city planning, has led to a good relationship with city officials.

Herbert Hovenkamp of the Law School and the Wharton School discussed antitrust law and identified key traits of monopolistic behavior. Hovenkamp stated that Amazon hasn’t committed antitrust violations with their competitively low margins.

Barbara Kahn of the Wharton School comments on how a product gets its name.

Jeremy Siegel of the Wharton School casts doubt on Trump’s claims that new tariffs will create more steel manufacturing jobs for Pennsylvanians.

Barbara Kahn of the Wharton School discussed Amazon’s expansion into food and beverage delivery in Philadelphia.