17 junio, 2020 – Derecho y Políticas de Libre Competencia en América Latina

17 junio, 2020 David Sperber

Conversatorio SCPM. Reforma a la LORCPM. Ecuador. 18-VI-2020

AI Regulation in the European Union and Trade Law: How Can Accountability of AI and a High Level of Consumer Protection Prevail over a Trade Discipline on Source Code? 16 abril, 2021
AI Regulation in the European Union and Trade Law: How Can Accountability of AI and a High Level of Consumer Protection Prevail over a Trade Discipline on Source Code? Kristina Irion University of Amsterdam Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications can...
D Daniel Sokol
A new version of the Antitrust Paradox is Out 16 abril, 2021
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D Daniel Sokol
When Does Algorithmic Pricing Result In an Intra-Platform Anticompetitive Agreement or Concerted Practice? The Case of Uber In the Framework of EU Competition Law 16 abril, 2021
When Does Algorithmic Pricing Result In an Intra-Platform Anticompetitive Agreement or Concerted Practice? The Case of Uber In the Framework of EU Competition Law Hubert Bekisz Uber argues that its drivers remain independent contractors rather than workers. Following this assumption,...
D Daniel Sokol

Según el Abogado General se puede imponer una sanción a la filial por las conductas de la matriz si filial y matriz son una “unidad económica” 16 abril, 2021
foto: JJBOSESon las Conclusiones del Abogado General AG de 15 de abril de 2021 en el Asunto C-882/19En síntesis, el AG propone al TJUE contestar a la cuestión prejudicial planteada por la Audiencia de Barcelona que el adquirente de un camión que ha pagado un sobreprecio como consecuencia de que el fabricante del camión participó en un cártel puede demandar – […]
JESÚS ALFARO AGUILA-REAL
3ª Edición del Curso de Experto en Corporate Governance y Operaciones de M & A 16 abril, 2021
El próximo curso 2021/2022, la Universidad Autónoma impartirá la 3.ª edición del Experto en Corporate Governance y Operaciones de M&A. El título cuenta en su profesorado con los mejores profesores y profesionales especialistas en la materia, procedentes tanto del ámbito académico como del ámbito profesional y en especial con participación de los más pre […]
JESÚS ALFARO AGUILA-REAL
Canción del viernes y nuevas entradas en el Almacén de Derecho: C. Tangana, Eliades Ochoa. Muriendo de envidia 16 abril, 2021
Caso: El premio por Jesús Alfaro ¿Otra vez la consumación? Perseverare diabolicum (II)* por Fernando PantaleónAgotamiento de la vía administrativa por Emilio Aparicio ¿Otra vez la consumación? Perseverare diabolicum (I)* por Fernando PantaleónCrónica laboral: las guardias como tiempo de trabajo por Magdalena Nogueira,Del 8-M a la destitución del coronel: un […]
JESÚS ALFARO AGUILA-REAL

ApplePay proceedings lead to clarification on Nemo Tenetur in Competition Law 16 abril, 2021
Early April, the Federal Supreme Court clarified controversial questions regarding the privilege against self-incrimination in Competition Law Proceedings in three much-noticed decisions (2C_383/2020, 2C_87/2020 and 2C_88/2020)[1]. The Decisions In 2018, the Swiss Competition Commission (“ComCo“) opened proceedings against various financial institutions rega […]
Marcel Meinhardt (Lenz & Staehelin) and Ueli Weber (Lenz & Staehelin)
EU to Propose New Artificial Intelligence Regulation 16 abril, 2021
On April 21, the EU Commission is expected to adopt a proposal for a regulation (the AI Regulation) of “artificial intelligence systems” (AI systems), imposing new obligations that will impact businesses across many, if not all, sectors of the economy. The AI Regulation is ambitious and will prove controversial, touching off a legislative battle lasting... […]
Jay Modrall (Norton Rose Fulbright, Belgium)
Advocate General holds that subsidiaries can be held liable for the anticompetitive conduct of their parent companies (Case C-882/19 – Sumal) 15 abril, 2021
Even though public enforcement of competition law has traditionally played a significant role in deterring companies from committing antitrust infringements, private enforcement has proved to be an effective ally in this quest. Ever since the adoption of Directive 2014/104/EU (Damages Directive) and, in particular, the European Commission’s (EC) Decision in […]
Alvaro López Usatorre (Latham & Watkins LLP)

House Passes Antitrust Whistleblower Protections Authored by Senators Grassley, Leahy 10 diciembre, 2020
Congratulations to Senator Chuck Grassley and Patrick Leahy for the passage in the House of Representatives of their bipartisan legislation that has already passed the Senate that aims to protect whistleblowers who come forward with information on criminal antitrust violations. In a December 8, 2020 Press Release Senator Grassley said, “The Criminal Antitr […]
Robert E. Connolly (Law Office of Robert Connolly)
A Look Back at Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Antitrust Opinions While on the Supreme Court 19 septiembre, 2020
As tributes pour in for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg following news of her passing on September 18, the jurist is being remembered for her efforts to support women’s rights. This post is intended to provide a look back at Ginsburg’s contributions to antitrust law during her time on the High Court from... Continue reading The post A Look Bac […]
Jeffrey May (Wolters Kluwer)
Seven U.S. business review letters in seven months reflect interest in Antitrust Division’s views on proposed business conduct 30 julio, 2020
The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has issued more business review letters in 2020 than in any year since 2002. Recent years have averaged only one letter. So why is there this sudden interest in a statement of the Antitrust Division’s enforcement intentions with respect to proposed business conduct? Concerns about how the Antitrust... Continu […]
Jeffrey May (Wolters Kluwer)

Competition Bureau Reiterates Narrow Enforcement Position For No-Poaching and Wage-Fixing Agreements Between Competing Employers 5 diciembre, 2020
December 3, 2020 Practical Law Canada Competition (of which I am Lawyer Editor) has published a new Legal Update, which discusses the Competition Bureau’s (Bureau) recent statement on no-poaching and wage-fixing agreements between competing employers. Such agreements have increasing been the subject of debate following U.S. enforcement in relation to tech c […]
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Hockey Helmet Performance Claims Case Illustrates Competition Act Compliance Requirements 21 noviembre, 2020
November 21, 2020 Practical Law Canada Competition (of which I am Lawyer Editor) has published a new Legal Update, which discusses recent enforcement by the Competition Bureau against an ice hockey helmet manufacturer in relation to allegedly unsupported performance claims. The Legal Update includes an overview of the case, requirements imposed by the Compet […]
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Competition Bureau Navigates the Pandemic 4 noviembre, 2020
November 4, 2020 Practical Law Canada Competition (of which I am Lawyer Editor) has published a new Legal Update, which discusses highlights of the Commissioner of Competition’s address on October 21, 2020 at the Canadian Bar Association’s annual competition law conference, which took the form of an online symposium this year. The Commissioner focused on […] […]
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Cálculo de multas cuando no hay volumen de negocios en el ejercicio inmediatamente anterior al de la imposición de la multa (interés casacional) 25 febrero, 2021
El artículo 63 de la Ley española 15/2007, de Defensa de la Competencia, regula las sanciones que pueden imponerse a infracciones de competencia, estableciendo según su gravedad porcentajes sobre el volumen de negocios total de la empresa infractora en el ejercicio inmediatamente anterior al de la imposición de la multa. En relación con este aspecto el Tribu […]
Tres razones procesales por las que el private enforcement del sistema antitrust norteamericano es más eficiente (por Prof. Dra. Mª Victoria Torre Sustaeta) 17 enero, 2021
Resulta ineludible, sobre todo en el marco de la “aplicación privada”, o mejor, tutela judicial del Derecho de la Competencia, atender a sus orígenes, si con ello nos referimos al sistema artífice y ejemplo a seguir por la Unión. Y no solo en el ámbito jurídico material, sino también en el de su enforcement ya que su comprensión evidenciará muchas de las dif […]
Pretensiones contra Facebook en Estados Unidos 10 diciembre, 2020
La demanda que frente a Facebook en Estados Unidos contiene las siguientes pretensiones (la demanda íntegra puede consultarla aquí):1. Que se juzgue si Facebook ha violado la Sección 2 de Sherman Ley, 15 U.S.C. § 2. Recordemos que esta sección prohíbe a toda persona la monopolización o su intento, o la combinación o conspiración con cualquier otra persona o […]

Comisión Europea v Google 28 agosto, 2015
Hace cuatro meses, la Comisión Europea le envió a Google [Diclaimer: este blog se aloja en un sitio de Google] su Statement of Objections (SO) en la que indicaba qué le objetaba a dicha firma (síntesis: buscador, android tal vez, otros que no recuerdo). La investigación comenzó en 2010, convengamos. En síntesis, se decía:"Google systematically positions […]
Francisco Agüero
i am back 28 agosto, 2015
El último post fue hace varios meses. Razones para escribir, abundan. Razones para no escribir, pueden ser mayores. Como sea: I am back.
Francisco Agüero
U. of Chicago Summer Institute Law and Economics: Economic Analysis of Contracts and Commercial Law 14 enero, 2015
Un interesante programa en Derecho & Economía imparte la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Chicago, en julio de este año. Me parece recomendable (disclaimer: postulé a él), y hay docentes del nivel de Eric Posner, Randal Picker, entre otros.Más información, acá: http://www.law.uchicago.edu/lawecon/summerinstitute P.D.. El deadline se ha extendido, […]
Francisco Agüero

The EU’s draft Digital Markets Act (DMA): mapping recitals onto the relevant articles 3 febrero, 2021
Caveat: this is a judgement exercise. The links I’ve made may be wrong and / or incomplete. Recitals without a specific Article: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 34, 35, Articles without a specific recital: 1 (subject matter and scope), 14 (opening of market investigation), 25 (cease and desist), 33 (MS request for […]
Kevin Coates
The EU’s draft Digital Markets Act (DMA): services and obligations reference 3 febrero, 2021
[Note this is just a reference sheet of the regulated services and the obligations.] Article 2(2)(a) online intermediation services; Article 2(2)(b) online search engines; Article 2(2)(c) online social networking services; Article 2(2)(d) video-sharing platform services; Article 2(2)(e) number-independent interpersonal communication services; Article 2( […]
Kevin Coates
The EU’s draft Digital Markets Act (DMA): enforcement powers, and the curious treatment of Article 25 3 febrero, 2021
“I would draw your attention to the curious treatment of Article 25 in the recitals.” “But the recitals say nothing about Article 25.” “That is the curious treatment.” (With apologies to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.) Remedies for breaches of the DMA In the European Commission’s draft DMA, Article 25 covers the consequences for a breach […]
Kevin Coates

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Derecho y Políticas de Libre Competencia en América Latina

Competencia y Regulación en América Latina | Antitrust and Regulation in Latin America | Concorrência e Regulamento na América Latina

Día: 17 junio, 2020

Conversatorio SCPM. Reforma a la LORCPM. Ecuador. 18-VI-2020