On Wednesday, February 25 at 11:00 a.m. ET, The Capitol Forum will host a conference call with Seth Bloom, President and Founder of Bloom Strategic Counsel. He will be joined by Executive Editor Teddy Downey.
This timely discussion will examine the antitrust implications of Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. and explore broader enforcement trends shaping merger review and competition policy in 2026. Drawing on his experience advising major companies and policymakers, Mr. Bloom will offer insight into how regulators, Congress, and industry stakeholders are approaching large-scale media and technology transactions.
We’ll also touch on topics such as:
• The antitrust and regulatory outlook for Netflix’s proposed Warner Bros. acquisition
• How DOJ, FTC, and congressional scrutiny are shaping major media and technology mergers
• The evolving role of Congress in reviewing and influencing antitrust enforcement
• What recent enforcement actions signal about merger policy under current leadership
• Key trends expected to shape the antitrust landscape across media, technology, and digital markets
We hope you can join us for what promises to be an insightful and forward-looking conversation.
Event Details
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – 11:00 a.m. ET
For assistance, contact: events@tcfpress.com
Seth Bloom – Guest Bio
Seth Bloom is President and Founder of Bloom Strategic Counsel and the former General Counsel of the U.S. Senate Antitrust Subcommittee, where he spent nearly 14 years advising Congress on major antitrust investigations and legislation. A former trial attorney in the DOJ Antitrust Division, he has advised leading companies including Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Comcast, Microsoft, and JetBlue on merger and competition matters. Widely recognized as one of Washington’s leading antitrust experts, he has been named to The Hill’s Top Lobbyist list and recognized by Politico and Washingtonian for his influence on competition policy.
Seth Bloom
President and Founder of Bloom Strategic Counsel and the former General Counsel of the U.S. Senate Antitrust Subcommittee
Teddy Downey
Executive Editor, The Capitol Forum
