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Join us for an engaging discussion with Antonio Capobianco (OECD) and Ariel Ezrachi (University of Oxford) on the key themes explored in the Compendium of International Cartels book, published by Concurrences. In this insightful conversation, they examine algorithms and collusion, exploring how algorithms may facilitate tacit or explicit coordination, and examining why enforcement remains limited and what challenges regulators face in addressing algorithmic collusion. Watch the video version on Youtube. Explore the full scope of their analysis by visiting the book’s page on Concurrences. Join the Concurrences page on LinkedIn to stay updated on our next podcast episodes.

Join us for an engaging discussion with Despina Pachnou (OECD) and Maria Jaspers (European Commission) on the key themes explored in the Compendium of International Cartels book, published by Concurrences. In this insightful conversation, they examine leniency programs, exploring both their usefulness in detecting cartels and the challenges associated with them. Watch the video version on Youtube. Explore the full scope of their analysis by visiting the book’s page on Concurrences. Follow us on Bluesky and join the Concurrences page on LinkedIn to stay updated on our next podcast episodes.

Join us for an engaging discussion with Ori Schwartz (OECD), editor of Compendium of International Cartels, and Juliette Enser (CMA) on the key themes explored in the book, published by Concurrences. In this insightful conversation, they examine international cooperation and how to enhance enforcement and improve cooperation in cartel investigations. Watch the video version on Youtube. Explore the full scope of their analysis by visiting the book’s page on Concurrences. Follow us on Bluesky and join the Concurrences page on LinkedIn to stay updated on our next podcast episodes.

Join us for an engaging discussion with Gönenç Gürkaynak (ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law (Istanbul)), author of Innovation Paradox in Merger Control, and Frédéric Jenny (OECD) on the key themes explored in the book, published by Concurrences. In this insightful conversation, they examine the complex interplay between innovation and competition policy, highlighting the challenges merger control faces in fostering innovation while ensuring market fairness. Watch the video version on Youtube. Explore the full scope of their analysis by visiting the book’s page on Concurrences. Follow us on Bluesky and join the Concurrences page on LinkedIn to stay updated on our next podcast episodes.

In this new episode, Nils Wahl (European Court of Justice) delivers a Closing speech at the Global Merger Control conference in Paris on December 6th, 2024. Follow us on X and join the Concurrences page on Linkedin to receive updates on our next podcast episodes. If you would like to read about this topic, you can access the following Concurrences documents. If you do not have access, please inquire for Subscription. 1. [Muriel Chagny, Étienne Chantrel, Faustine Viala, Illumina/Grail : Halting the practice of Article 22... What comes next? (AFEC, Paris, September 17, 2024), November 2024->https://www.concurrences.com/en/review/issues/no-4-2024/conferences/illumina-grail-halting-the-practice-of-article-22-what-comes-next-les-ping] 2. [Harry Robins, David R. Brenneman, Joshua Goodman, Qian (Susan) Zhu, Damos Anderson, Bernard W. Archbold, John Ceccio, The US FTC issues changes to its pre-merger notification form under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, 10 October 2024->https://www.concurrences.com/en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2024/the-us-ftc-issues-changes-to-its-pre-merger-notification-form-under-the-hart] 3. [Guillaume Fabre, Bastien Thomas, Nicolas Chavonnand Valades, Concentrations in the digital sector: Interplays between the DMA and EU merger control, September 2024->https://www.concurrences.com/en/review/numeros/no-3-2024/articles/concentrations-in-the-digital-sector-interplays-between-the-dma-and-eu-merger] 4. [Iveta Stoyanova, Luis Moscoso Del Prado, The EU Commission publishes a FSR brief recapping the first 100 days of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, 22 February 2024->https://www.concurrences.com/fr/bulletin/news-issues/february-2024/the-eu-commission-publishes-a-fsr-brief-recapping-the-first-100-days-of-the] 6. [Madani Bah, David Tayar, Oligopolistic markets: The Court of Justice of the European Union overturns the judgment of the General Court annulling the Commission’s decision to prohibit a merger in the telecoms sector, in a very severe ruling that sets out the standard of proof that the Commission must meet when prohibiting a merger (CK Telecoms UK Investment), 13 July 2023->https://www.concurrences.com/en/review/issues/no-4-2023/chroniques/11561] 7. [Maren Tamke, Josef Hainz, Jean-Nicolas Maillard, Emmanuelle van den Broucke, Paul Lemmen, The EU Court of Justice confirms the ex post application of abuse of dominance rules to non-notifiable mergers (Towercast), 16 March 2023->https://www.concurrences.com/en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2023/the-eu-court-of-justice-confirms-the-ex-post-application-of-abuse-of-dominance-120831]

In this new episode, Aleksander Tombiński (Clifford Chance) interviews Andrea Marvan Saltiel (COFECE). This discussion occurred at the Tech Antitrust conference in Palo Alto on January 16th, 2025. Read the full article on our website. Follow us on Bluesky and join the Concurrences page on Linkedin to receive updates on our next podcast episodes. If you would like to read about this topic, you can access the following Concurrences documents. If you do not have access, please inquire for Subscription.

In this new episode, Neil Dryden (Compass Lexecon) interviews Olivier Guersent (DG COMP). This discussion occurred at the Tech Antitrust conference in Palo Alto on January 16th, 2025. Read the full article on our website. Follow us on Bluesky and join the Concurrences page on Linkedin to receive updates on our next podcast episodes. If you would like to read about this topic, you can access the following Concurrences documents. If you do not have access, please inquire for Subscription.

In this new episode, Jorge Padilla (Compass Lexecon) interviews Douglas GINSBURG (U.S. Court of Appeals) on the Big Tech, AI Partnerships & Antitrust: Navigating Competition in the Digital Age. This discussion occurred at the Tech Antitrust conference in Palo Alto on January 16th, 2025. Read the full article on our website. Follow us on Bluesky and join the Concurrences page on Linkedin to receive updates on our next podcast episodes. If you would like to read about this topic, you can access the following Concurrences documents. If you do not have access, please inquire for Subscription.

In this new episode, Peter Mucchetti (Clifford Chance) interviews Aaron D. Hoag (U.S. Department of Justice). This discussion occurred at the Tech Antitrust conference in Palo Alto on January 16th, 2025. Read the full article on our website. Follow us on Bluesky and join the Concurrences page on Linkedin to receive updates on our next podcast episodes. If you would like to read about this topic, you can access the following Concurrences documents. If you do not have access, please inquire for Subscription.

In this new episode, Daniel Francis (NYU School of Law) and Andrew Finch (Paul, Weiss) deliver an Opening Fireside Chat on the question: Has the Biden administration change antitrust? This disussion occur at the Global Antitrust Economics conference in New York on November 12th, 2024. Read the full article on our website. Follow us on X @CompetitionLaws and join the Concurrences page on Linkedin to receive updates on our next podcast episodes. If you would like to read about this topic, you can access the following Concurrences documents. If you do not have access, please inquire for Subscription.

In this new episode, Nicholas Khan KC (Monckton Chambers) and Christian Ahlborn (Covington & Burling) deliver a Closing Fireside Chat on Article 102 Guidelines at the New Frontiers of Antitrust conference in Paris on November 22nd, 2024. Read the full article on our website. Follow us on X @CompetitionLaws and join the Concurrences page on Linkedin to receive updates on our next podcast episodes. If you would like to read about this topic, you can access the following Concurrences documents. If you do not have access, please inquire for Subscription.

Join us for an engaging discussion with Thibault Schrepel and Alden Abbott, editors of the book Artificial Intelligence and Competition Policy, released by Concurrences. In this comprehensive dialogue, Schrepel and Abbott delve into the critical issues at the intersection of artificial intelligence and competition law, as explored by leading contributors in this volume. The book offers a provocative look at key areas of competition-related AI scholarship. It serves as a valuable resource for legislators, policymakers, and enforcers to assess how competition law can be adapted to confront the challenges of AI. Watch the video version here. Access our complete books collection here. Follow us on LinkedIn to receive updates about our newest episodes.

In this new episode, Margrethe Vestager (European Commission) delivers a keynote speech at a reception held in her honour in Paris on October 30th, 2024. In her speech, she celebrates Concurrences' 20th anniversary and emphasizes the importance of competition policy in enhancing EU competitiveness, especially amid the green and digital transitions. It highlights the recent focus on resilience, innovation, and fair competition, addressing market power concentration and unfair practices. New tools like the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Foreign Subsidies Regulation were created to ensure fair digital competition and tackle foreign subsidies. Collaboration with international partners, especially the U.S. and UK, is essential to address global competition challenges. Lastly, M. Vestager underscores that competition policy should safeguard democracy and empower citizens against rising economic and political power concentration. Follow us on X @CompetitionLaws and join the Concurrences page on Linkedin to receive updates on our next podcast episodes.

In this new episode, Aleksander Tombiński (Clifford Chance) interviews Alberto Bacchiega (DG COMP) after the Antitrust Horizon: Meet the Enforcers workshop. If you want to read about this topic, you can access the following Concurrences documents. If you do not have access, please inquire for Subscription. 1. Concentrations in the digital sector: Interplays between the DMA and EU merger control 2. The EU General Court confirms the Commission decision designating a video-sharing platform as a gatekeeper under the DMA (TikTok) 3. Digital Markets Act : The European Commission informs a major technology company of its preliminary findings that the "pay or consent" advertising model does not comply with the DMA (Meta) 4. Digital Markets Acts: The European Commission announces its preliminary findings on the steering rules of a big tech company and initiates an investigation into compliance with Article 6(4) of the DMA regarding the installation of third-party applications or digital storefronts (Apple) 5. The new digital landscape: Interaction between the DMA and rules of national and EU law governing the conduct of gatekeepers Follow us on X @CompetitionLaws and join the Concurrences page on Linkedin to receive updates on our next podcast episodes.

In this new episode, Neil Dryden (Compass Lexecon) interviews Martijn Snoep (Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets) before the Antitrust Horizon: Meet the Enforcers workshop. Follow us on X @CompetitionLaws and join the Concurrences page on Linkedin to receive updates on our next podcast episodes. If you want to read more about this topic, check the Concurrences website, where you can find all relevant articles. If you would like to read about this topic, you can access the following Concurrences documents. If you do not have access, please inquire for Subscription.

Join us for an engaging discussion with Friso Bostoen about his latest book, "Abuse of Platform Power: Leveraging Conduct in Digital Markets under EU Competition Law and Beyond," released by Concurrences. In this comprehensive dialogue, Bostoen delves into the critical issues surrounding abuse of dominance in the rapidly evolving platform economy. In this book, Bostoen provides an in-depth analysis of how traditional concepts of abuse of dominance apply in the context of digital platforms. The book begins with an examination of platform business strategies, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of various forms of leveraging abuse, including tying, refusal to supply, margin squeeze, and discrimination. Bostoen’s analysis is particularly relevant as he offers a fresh perspective on how these practices should be understood and addressed within the unique dynamics of the platform economy. Explore the full scope of Friso Bostoen’s work and gain insights into one of the most pressing issues in modern competition law. For more details, visit the book’s page on Concurrences. Follow us on Twitter @CompetitionLaws and join the Concurrences page on Linkedin to receive updates on our next podcast episodes.

In this new episode, Hugh Hollman (A&O Shearman) interviewed Dr. Mahmoud Momtaz (Egyptian Competition Authority) on where we are and what is to come for the New Egyptian Competition Regime. Follow us on X @CompetitionLaws and join the Concurrences page on Linkedin to receive updates on our next podcast episodes. If you want to read more about this topic, check the Concurrences website, where you can find all relevant articles. If you would like to read about this topic, you can access the following Concurrences documents. If you do not have access, please inquire for Subscription. 1. Tamer Nagy, Nazly Khedr, The Egyptian Government publishes the implementing regulation on the amended Competition Act to herald a new merger control regime, 4 April 2024. 2. Hegui Taha, Maha El Meihy, Rana Moustafa, The Egyptian House of Representatives approves the amendments to the national Competition Law to herald landmark reforms in the merger control regime, 4 December 2022. 3. J. Mark Gidley, Tamer Nagy, Ahmad Ashraf, The Egyptian Government approves its first pre-notification merger regime, 25 November 2020. 4. Marianela López-Galdos, The Egyptian Prime Minister approves amendment to the national Competition Act granting independence of its Competition Authority, 18 December 2011.

In this live event, Khushita Vasant (MLex) is interviewing Olivier Guersent (DG COMP) on 20 years of competition policy and the first stage of implementation of the DMA. If you would like to read about this topic, you can access the following Concurrences documents. If you do not have access, please inquire for Subscription. 1. European Commission, The EU Commission designates a multinational booking platform as a gatekeeper in the online intermediation market (Booking.com), 13 May 2024. 2. Alain Ronzano, Digital Markets Act: The European Commission designates a Big Tech company as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act with respect to its operating system for tablets (Apple), 29 April 2024. 3. US Department of Justice Antitrust Division, The EU Commission, US FTC and DoJ hold a joint technology and competition policy dialogue to strengthen cooperation and promote fair competition in the digital economy, 11 April 2024. 4. Alain Ronzano, Digital Markets Act: The European Commission launches five non-compliance investigations against GAFAMs, as well as two preliminary investigations on suspicion that four of the six gatekeepers are not fully complying with the obligations laid down by the DMA (Alphabet ; Apple ; Meta), 25 March 2024. 5. Alain Ronzano, Digital Markets Act : The European Commission designated gatekeepers who must comply with all obligations provided for by the regulation on digital markets (Apple, Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft et ByteDance), 7 March 2024. 6. Alain Ronzano, Digital Markets Act : The European Commission concludes, after four market investigations, that certain platforms from the GAFAM should not be considered as gatekeepers (iMessage ; Bing ; Edge ; Microsoft Advertising), 13 February 2024. 7. General Court of the European Union, The EU General Court dismisses a video-sharing service provider’s challenge to its designation as a gatekeeper (Bytedance), 9 February 2024. 8. Thomas Graf, Robbert Snelders, Henry Mostyn, Sabrina Apitz-Grossman, Conor Opdebeeck-Wilson, Bianca Buzatu, The EU Commission designates the first set of gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act (Alphabet / Amazon / Apple / ByteDance / Meta / Microsoft), 6 September 2023.

In this new episode, Fayrouze Masmi-Dazi (Dazi Avocats) interviewed Yann Guthmann (French Competition Authority) on where are we and what is to come for Artificial Intelligence Antitrust. Video available on Concurrences Youtube channel If you would like to read about this topic, you can access the following Concurrences documents. If you do not have access, please inquire for Subscription. If you would like to read about this topic, you can access the following Concurrences documents. If you do not have access, please inquire for Subscription. 1. Fayrouze Masmi-Dazi, Edging antitrust enforcement in the generative artificial intelligence era, May 2024. 2. UK Competition Authority, The UK Competition Authority seeks views on whether partnerships, hiring of former employees and other arrangements among AI companies, comply with UK merger regulations (Microsoft / Mistral AI / Amazon / Anthropic / Microsoft / Inflection AI), 24 April 2024. 3. Henry Mostyn, Anders Jay, Aleksandra Katolik, Ghazzal Maydanchi, The UK Competition Authority publishes its updated review of AI Foundation Models which highlights that the sector is developing in ways that risk negative market outcomes, 11 April 2024. 4. French Competition Authority, The French Competition Authority initiates ex officio inquiries and launches a public consultation into generative artificial intelligence, 8 February 2024. 5. German Competition Authority, The German Competition Authority announces that the investments and cooperation between a Big Tech and an artificial intelligence company are not subject to merger control (Microsoft / OpenAI), 15 November 2023. Follow us on X @CompetitionLaws and join the Concurrences page on Linkedin to receive updates on our next podcast episodes.

If you would like to read about this topic, you can access the following Concurrences documents. If you do not have access, please inquire for Subscription. 1. Nicole L. Castle, Jon B. Dubrow, Noah Feldman Greene, Gregory E. Heltzer, Joel R. Grosberg, Raymond Jacobsen, The US FTC and DOJ propose new draft Merger Guidelines which introduce substantial changes including reduction in the threshold for presuming competitive harm in horizontal mergers and a new structural presumption for vertical mergers, 19 July 2023 2. Craig A. Waldman, Aimee E. DeFilippo, Michael A. Gleason, Michael H. Knight, Jeremy P. Morrison, Pamela L. Taylor, Ryan C. Thomas, The US FTC and DOJ propose important changes to Hart-Scott-Rodino Act for premerger filings, 29 June 2023 3. Gabrielle Kohlmeier, Jennifer E. Mellott, Meghan Rissmiller, Mergers in the telecommunications sector: An overview of EU and US case law, 29 June 2023 4. David M. Harrison, Sarah Wilks, Ruth Neligan, UK : Trends in merger control post-Brexit : Fresh out of the oven, May 2023 5. Nicholas Xenakis, Ryan K. Quillian, The US House of Representatives passes a legislative package updating legislation on antitrust, FDI and mergers, 29 September 2022 6. Marc Freedman, The UK Government publishes a report summarising FDI under the new screening regime, 16 June 2022 Follow us on X @CompetitionLaws and join the Concurrences page on Linkedin to receive updates on our next podcast episodes.