Harry First : A Global Vision for Competition Law / Editors Darren Bush, Andrew I. Gavil, Spencer Weber Waller.

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction -- Part 1 Harry First: The Man, The Mensch -- Part 2 What comes First for Antitrust? -- Part 3 The Statute Comes First -- Part 4 Getting to First Place - Microsoft and Other Players

This Liber Amicorum celebrates the remarkable career and lasting influence of Harry First--a scholar, mentor, and leader in competition law. In 21 insightful essays, distinguished academics and practitioners reflect on Harry's contributions and the pressing challenges in antitrust law and policy today.The volume begins with personal tributes, revealing Harry's role as a mensch, mentor, and visionary in the field. It then explores foundational questions in antitrust, from the impact of megamergers to the evolving intersection of law, policy, and politics. A deep dive into statutory interpretation follows, shedding light on key debates circling around the FTC Act, the Clayton Act, and market definition. The final section concludes with major players, including Microsoft, Apple, and the pharmaceutical industry, examining their role in shaping competition law.Together, these chapters provide a rich mosaic of Harry's many accomplishments and interests and the qualities that make him a very special person, teacher, scholar, enforcer, lawyer, and friend. Spanning history, policy, and enforcement, this collection is both a tribute to Harry First's extraordinary legacy and a thought-provoking exploration of the future of antitrust law.