DG Competition organised an interesting webinar on the ex post economic evaluation of European competition policy. Paolo Buccirossi spoke about the abuse of dominance cases.
The slides from the webinar are now available on DG Competition’s website, here
The recording of webinar are available here Continue reading Webinar on the “Ex-post economic evaluation of European competition policy”
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LEAR’s activity 2018: proceedings before the ICA
This year was another great year for Lear’s activity. We have assisted several firms in nine proceedings before the Italian Competition Authority for alleged breaches of antitrust legislation in different markets, such as telecommunication, transport and electricity. Continue reading LEAR’s activity 2018: proceedings before the ICA
Alleged foreclosure in the market for maritime freight transport
Lear has assisted Moby in its appeal before the administrative court seeking to overturn the finding of the Italian Competition Authority (ICA) that Moby had abused its dominant position in the market for maritime freight transport to and from Sardinia. Continue reading Alleged foreclosure in the market for maritime freight transport
Lear is assisting Moby for alleged abuse of dominance in the market for maritime freight transport
The Italian Competition Authority (ICA) claims that Moby/CIN is abusing its dominant position in the market for maritime freight transport to and from Sardinia, with the aim of foreclosing rivals. Continue reading Lear is assisting Moby for alleged abuse of dominance in the market for maritime freight transport
Lear at the European Commission to present an ex-post evaluation in the telecoms sector
Lear – together with Analysys Mason and DIW Berlin – is presenting the project on the “Economic impact of competition policy enforcement on the functioning of telecoms markets in the EU” carried out on behalf of the DG Comp. Continue reading Lear at the European Commission to present an ex-post evaluation in the telecoms sector
Lear at the European Commission for a new project in the telecoms sector
Lear, together with Analysys Mason and DIW Berlin, has been selected by DG Competition for a project on the ex-post evaluation on the “Economic impact of competition policy enforcement on the functioning of telecoms markets in the EU”. Continue reading Lear at the European Commission for a new project in the telecoms sector
Paolo Buccirossi at AGCM for a conference on “The economic analysis in the application of competition law”
The Italian Antitrust Authority (AGCM) invited Paolo Buccirossi to the conference “The economic analysis in the application of competition law” that will be held on April 20. Continue reading Paolo Buccirossi at AGCM for a conference on “The economic analysis in the application of competition law”
Lear Competition Note- Price-cost test in predatory abuses: treatment of common cost and multiperiod
Price-cost tests play an essential role in the antitrust analysis of predatory abuses. Indeed, they are useful instruments to understand whether incumbents are sacrificing short terms profit to eventually foreclose rivals. Continue reading Lear Competition Note- Price-cost test in predatory abuses: treatment of common cost and multiperiod
Lear Competition Note: Statistical significance and the standard of proof in antitrust damage quantification
Following the adoption of the “Practical Guide on Quantifying Harm” by the EC, Courts will increasingly be required to assess whether the econometric model submitted by the claimant meets the required standard of proof or if the model submitted by the defendant suffices for overturning the claimants’ conclusions. Continue reading Lear Competition Note: Statistical significance and the standard of proof in antitrust damage quantification
Lear Competition Note: Vertical Restraints in Electronic Commerce: an economic perspective
The aim of this LCN is to shed some light on the much debated issue of Vertical Restraints in Electronic Commerce. It presents a simplified economic assessment framework and seeks to analyse some critical issues that are often neglected. Continue reading Lear Competition Note: Vertical Restraints in Electronic Commerce: an economic perspective