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September 03, 2024
Competitive Convergence: Mexico’s 30-Year Quest for Antitrust Parity with its...

This paper examines the evolution of antitrust policy in Mexico over the last 3 decades, focusing on its convergence with the practices of its main trading partners, particularly the U.S....


September 03, 2024
Recent Antitrust Development in Mexico: COFECE’s Preliminary Report on Amazon...

The article discusses a Preliminary Report by COFECE, the Mexican competition authority, which addresses antitrust issues with Amazon and Mercado Libre in the Mexican e-commerce market. The report, based on...


September 03, 2024
The Inconsistent Influence of U.S. Antitrust on Canadian Competition Law

When shaping Canadian competition law, Canadian legislators and enforcers historically have canvassed comparative experience, including most prominently that of the U.S., but have typically concluded that distinct circumstances in Canada,...


September 02, 2024
DirecTV Faces Disney Blackout Amidst Antitrust Concerns

In a significant disruption for millions of viewers, Disney-owned channels, including ABC and ESPN, were abruptly removed from DirecTV’s lineup on Sunday following a breakdown in negotiations over a new...


August 29, 2024
Guarding the Gate: Cyberattacks Won’t Stop, But Their Fallout Can...

Most businesses have a target on their back. And for good reason — their data and credentials are incredibly valuable to fraudsters, especially when it comes to large enterprises. Against...


August 27, 2024
RealPage Legal Counsel Refutes DOJ Accusations of Collusion in Rental...

RealPage, a software company recently sued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), defended its practices against accusations of collusion on Monday, arguing that it operates within legal bounds and...


August 27, 2024
Weapons of Mass Distraction and Addiction by Design: What Techniques...

Over the past decade, social media use has become widespread in many countries. Despite its many benefits, social media use can become problematic for a minority of individuals. There are...


August 27, 2024
Reconciling Freedom of Speech and Freedom from Manipulative Design: The...

The First Amendment protects speakers not only when they inform others but also when they influence others.  Artists often move their audiences, sometimes to action. Political actors sell citizens on...


August 27, 2024
Knowledge Problems and the Challenge of Understanding in the Social...

Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat are all facing lawsuits, alleging that their platforms deliberately target young users with addictive technologies. Simultaneously, states are passing laws to limit social media addiction and...