Episodes

  • Ep 63: Interlocking directorate and Competition law

    Ep 63: Interlocking directorate and Competition law
    Jun 29 2024
    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.
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    33 mins
  • Ep 62: Dark Patterns: Regulatory Frameworks and Ethical Design

    Ep 62: Dark Patterns: Regulatory Frameworks and Ethical Design
    Jun 28 2024
    In this episode, Prof. Nikhil Naren interacts with Isheta Boruah on Dark Patterns: Regulatory frameworks and ethical design. They discuss how dark patterns challenge traditional consumer protections laws; provisions aimed at regulating dark patterns, notable examples and how do they exploit user behaviour. They discuss the role of ethical design principles in mitigating dark patterns and how do dark patterns impact intellectual property rights. There are notable projects like Dark Patterns Project. They also discuss self-regulation, ethical implications of using dark patterns, importance of user education, legal precedents and challenges of implementing regulations and their redressal.
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    50 mins
  • Ep 61: Digital Platform Power, Automation and Global Intellectual Property Protection

    Ep 61: Digital Platform Power, Automation and Global Intellectual Property Protection
    Jun 7 2024
    In this episode, Prof. Henning Grosse - Ruse Khan interacts with Isheta Boruah on digital platform power, automation and global intellectual property protection. They discuss the importance of digital platform power and its significance in today's economy; how automation has changed the way IP is created; IP ownership in AI generated content. They discuss the role of algorithms; how small content creators can protect their IP from large digital platforms, current international statutes in governing IPR in automated digital platforms etc.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Ep 60: Digital Markets Regulation in Brazil and Latin America

    Ep 60: Digital Markets Regulation in Brazil and Latin America
    Jun 2 2024
    In this episode, Aditya Trivedi and Ritika Ghosh engage Prof. Dario Neto in a thought-provoking conversation on digital market regulation in Brazil. Together, they navigate the intricate landscape of laws, challenges, and the path forward, drawing insightful parallels with India's evolving perspective on digital governance. A captivating exploration into shaping the future of digital economies.
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    46 mins
  • Ep 59: Part 3 - Antitrust in Focus - A quick review with Hon'ble Chair, Moldovan Competition Council

    Ep 59: Part 3 - Antitrust in Focus - A quick review with Hon'ble Chair, Moldovan Competition Council
    Mar 3 2024
    In this final episode of three part series with Mr. Alexei Ghertescu, Aditya Trivedi discusses with him some concepts of competition law and his views. They discuss competition compliance for businesses; enforcement tools to investigate anti-competitive practices; merger control; leniency programs and their effectiveness to detect and deter cartels. Finally, they discussed consumer welfare which is often cited as a primary objective of competition law.
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    23 mins
  • Ep 59: Part 2 - Challenges faced by small competition agencies like Moldova

    Ep 59: Part 2 - Challenges faced by small competition agencies like Moldova
    Feb 29 2024
    In this episode, Aditya Trivedi discusses with Mr Alexei Ghertescu, Hon'ble Chairman, Moldovan Competition Council about the challenges faced by small competition agencies like Moldova. They discuss resource constraints, need for inter-agency cooperation, changes after prospective accession to EU, etc. This episode highlights the differences in approach of supranational antitrust agencies and national agencies, importance of inter-agency working groups, international competition network, etc.
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    27 mins
  • Ep 59: Part 1 - Moldova's EU Accession and Antitrust in Review

    Ep 59: Part 1 - Moldova's EU Accession and Antitrust in Review
    Feb 25 2024
    In this episode, Aditya Trivedi discusses with Mr. Alexei Ghertescu, Chairman, Moldovan Competition Council on Moldova's EU Accession and Competition Regulations of the jurisdiction. They discuss basic features of the competition law of Moldova, and the decision of Moldova's accession to the EU, its impact on competition regulations, challenges in the process etc. They discuss a great detail on state aid legislation and jurisdiction of the Council on public authorities. Hon'ble Chair also mentioned how he utilizes his experience of being a lawyer and academician in his current role as an enforcer.
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    30 mins
  • Ep 58: Competition Law and Private Equity

    Ep 58: Competition Law and Private Equity
    Feb 11 2024
    In this podcast with Mr. Anshuman Sakle, Partner at Khaitan & Co, Aditya Trivedi and Ritika Ghosh, explore the dynamic nexus of private equity and competition law. Delving into the nuanced challenges of regulatory advancements, common directorships, merger control and enforcement hurdles faced by PE firms. Insightful discussion with Mr. Sakle where he walks through on navigating this complex landscape vis-a-vis shedding practical light on the process and regulatory protocols.
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    33 mins