Author: 21st Century Competition

EU: YouTube probe not off the table (Competition Policy International)

One week after a letter reportedly sent by European Commissioner Joaquin Almunia that hinted more Google probes could be coming, reports say the regulator publically acknowledged that even as a current case with the search giant is wrapping up, the company still faces possible competition investigations.

Almunia’s remarks follow the expected …read more

Of Characterization and Common Sense: Court Holds That Erroneous Interpretation of Allegations of Complaint Doom Counterclaim to Bottom of Chicken Coop (Sheppard Mullin Antitrust Connect Blog)

In In Re Processed Egg Products Antitrust Litigation, No. 2:08-Md.-02002-GP (E.D. Pa., June 10, 2014), the plaintiffs alleged that they purchased eggs from the defendant egg producing cooperatives, and that the plaintiffs had required that defendants provide only eggs that complied with a “certification program.” The defendants were required …read more

The Promotion of Competition in the Food Sector in Israel (Competition Policy International)

The past couple of years have seen many significant and influential developments in Israeli competition law and in the enforcement authorities of the General Director of the Israeli Antitrust Authority, inter alia, against the backdrop of unprecedented social protest against the increase in the cost of living. One such significant …read more

European Commission – Public policies in digital markets: reflections from competition enforcement

European Commission [Check Against Delivery] Joaquin ALMUNIA Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy Chatham House Competition Policy Conference 2014 London, 30 June 2014 Ladies and Gentlemen: I thank Dr Niblett for his kind invitation to take part in the Chatham House Annual Competition Policy conference 2014. …read more