{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Bridging Campuses: Legal Insights on Education Industry Consolidation \u2013 Mergers, Acquisitions, and Antitrust","description":"This episode is part of our \u201cBridging Campuses: Legal Insights on Education Industry Consolidation\u201d series, where we discuss trends in the consolidation and closures in higher education, and outline common characteristics of at-risk institutions. To kick-off this series, we focus on mergers and acquisitions, and antitrust considerations in the higher education industry. We explore obstacles that institutions face when considering consolidation, such as cultural and academic alignment, and regulatory approvals. We also discuss the impact of antitrust regulations, including changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino filing requirements. Bill Rhodes, a partner and leader of Ballard Spahr\u2019s Education Industry Team, hosts the discussion. Bill is joined by Laura Giles, a partner in Ballard Spahr\u2019s Mergers and Acquisitions Group, and Liz Weissert, an associate in Ballard Spahr\u2019s Antitrust and Competition Group. ","author_name":"Business Better","author_url":"https:\/\/www.ballardspahr.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35975055\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/186551250"}