Mario Zúñiga

2 weeks ago | laweconcenter.org | Eric Fruits |Kristian Stout |Dirk Auer |Mario Zúñiga

Regulatory Comments I. IntroductionWe thank the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or “the Commission”) for the opportunity to offer comments on CTIA—The Wireless Association’s (CTIA) petition for rulemaking.[1] CTIA requests that the FCC update its rules implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to facilitate wireless-broadband deployment across the country.

1 month ago | truthonthemarket.com | Alden Abbott |Reiko AOKI |Mario Zúñiga

The possible ramifications of  are drawing headlines. Tariffs are a linchpin in the expansive Trump “America First Trade Policy” that aims to reshape U.S. trade relations. Even more broadly, other Trump administration initiatives—including tax, energy, and regulatory policies—also will have a major impact on American economic performance. The economic case for implementing those other policies is more straightforward than the case for tariffs.

1 month ago | truthonthemarket.com | Alden Abbott |Reiko AOKI |Mario Zúñiga

The Trump administration is reported to be taking a second look at the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan’s largest steelmaker, Nippon Steel. Approval of this merger, which had been blocked in January by the Biden administration, could help enhance the efficiency and competitive vitality of a major player in the strategically important American steel industry.

1 month ago | truthonthemarket.com | Asheesh Agarwal |Reiko AOKI |Alden Abbott |Mario Zúñiga

April 4 marked the end of a notable week in global competition policy. The American Bar Association’s (ABA) Antitrust Section held its annual spring meeting, while Y Combinator hosted a virtual “Little Tech Competition Summit.” At the same time, Congress held two competition hearings, the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) hosted an event on competition and speech, and senior antitrust enforcers spoke at an event put on by Capitol Forum and FGS Global.

1 month ago | truthonthemarket.com | Mario Zúñiga |Daniel Gilman |Brian Albrecht |Eric Fruits

The European Court of Justice’s (ECJ) Android Auto judgment, delivered in late February, could mark a radical shift in how courts interpret the European Union’s essential-facilities doctrine, as well as the legal standard applied to “refusal to deal” cases. My colleague Giuseppe Colangelo has a great working paper analyzing the decision and its potential consequences.