Ep 71: Economics of Competition Law - Part 2

In this episode, our Founder & Host Aditya Trivedi speaks with Arpita Pattanaik, Economist at Compass Lexecon in Madrid, for a deep dive into the economics of competition law. They explore what economists actually do in merger reviews and antitrust cases, the FAQs clients often grapple with, the science of damage estimation, and how digital markets and zero-price competition are reshaping the field.

In this episode, our Founder and host Aditya Trivedi discusses with Arpita Pattanaik, Economist at Compass Lexecon at Madrid, Spain about economics of competition law. From understanding the role of an economist in a competition case or a deal, to asking the FAQs to clients and law firms, the conversation went deeper into damage estimation and methodologies. They also discuss digital markets, zero price competition and latest trends in economics of competition law

In Part 2 of this episode, our Founder and Host Aditya Trivedi and Research Fellow Stuti Gupta continue their conversation with Dr. Anush Ganesh, who is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of Exeter and was a Course Lead (LLM in International Business Law) and Lecturer in Law at St Mary’s University, London at the time of recording this podcast.This segment delves deeper into the UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC), exploring its enforcement framework, the balance between regulation and innovation, and how it compares with India’s Draft Digital Competition Bill. Dr. Ganesh also shares his insights on global convergence in digital competition law and reflects on what “success” could look like for the DMCC in the coming decade.Stay tuned for more discussions in Season 5

In this episode, our Founder and Host Aditya Trivedi, along with Research Fellow Stuti Gupta, speak with Dr. Anush Ganesh, who is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of Exeter and was a Course Lead (LLM in International Business Law) and Lecturer in Law at St Mary’s University, London at the time of recording this podcast. They discuss the UK’s newly enacted Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC), the law’s key provisions, and its implications for regulating dominant digital platforms. Dr. Ganesh also shares comparative insights from EU and Indian approaches to digital competition law, and explores what lessons developing antitrust jurisdictions can draw from the UK’s framework.Stay tuned to our Season 5 episodes.

In this episode, Isheta Boruah and Udita K Chavan dive deep into the complex debate surrounding Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli, and the growing concerns over AI-generated art. As AI models increasingly mimic the iconic Ghibli style, the conversation unpacks critical questions: Where does inspiration end and infringement begin? How do we protect artistic integrity in the age of machines? With thoughtful analysis and real-world examples, Isheta and Udita explore the thin line between homage and theft, creativity and copyright — all through the lens of one of animation’s greatest living legends.

Dive into our latest episode with Biz Internaglo as we uncover the essential legal insights every creator needs to navigate the digital landscape. From fair contracts to equitable remuneration, the need for transparency, rights retention, and financial support in agreements with producers, record labels, and publishing companies. We’ve got you covered! Tune in now.

In this episode, our Founder and Host Aditya Trivedi hosts Ms. Anupam Sanghi, Managing Partner, Anupam Sanghi & Associates, New Delhi. They discuss the proposed digital competition law in India, takeaways from Europe's Digital Markets Act and ex-ante jurisprudence of India, EU and UK. They also discuss how courts can balance ex-ante regulations. Ms. Sanghi also mentions her White Paper on Digital Market Regulations published via her policy think tank Tech Bridge.

Welcome to the Part 2 of Competition law roundup for India in 2024, where our Founder and Host Aditya Trivedi talks with Lagna Panda, Counsel, P&A Law Offices, New Delhi on the competition regime of India with a rapid fire in this episode. Tune in and stay connected.

In this episode, Aditya Trivedi, Founder and Host of the podcast discusses with Lagna Panda, Counsel, P&A Law Offices, New Delhi on various major events in competition law in 2024. Amendments in Indian Competition Law along with change in various rules, regulations and their public consultations caught the major attention of Competition Commission of India and Indian competition fraternity. They discussed major deals, important antitrust cases, advocacy and Competition policy. There is a Part 2. Stay tuned.

In this episode, Prof. Florence Thepot discusses with Aditya Trivedi nuances of Interlocking directorate and Competition law. They discuss the key distinctions between the concepts of common ownership and interlocking directorates, their treatment in EU and US, potential tensions between corporate governance and competition law, antitrust agencies and balancing potential efficiencies of interlocks in detail. They also discuss the definition of control in EUMR and comparative analysis of interlocks in global jurisdictions.