#14 Who's Feeling Strategic? The UK's Answer to the EU's Digital Markets Act w/ Verity Egerton-Doyle

In this episode, Verity Egerton-Doyle discusses the implications of the UK's CMA designating Apple and Google with strategic market status. The conversation explores the potential conduct requirements that may be imposed, the role of AI in competition regulation, and the importance of economic evidence in the CMA's decision-making process. Additionally, the episode delves into the differences between public and private enforcement in competition law, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for stakeholders in the legal tech space.In the conversation, we touched upon different developments that have happened in the UK surrounding the DMCCA's implementation. We encourage you to visit them directly through the following links: - 01:04, The CMA's designation of Google and Apple for their mobile platforms with Strategic Market Status: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-confirms-apple-and-google-have-strategic-market-status-in-mobile-platforms.- 01:12, The CMA's designation of Google's Search Services with Strategic Market Status: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-confirms-google-has-strategic-market-status-in-search-services.- 02:54, The CMA's indication that it will consult on conduct requirements relating to Google's search services: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-to-investigate-googles-search-services.- 06:58, The CMA's issued Digital Markets Competition Regime Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/digital-markets-competition-regime-guidance.- 07:00, The CMA's Intervention Roadmap for Apple (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687f893cf2ecaeb756d0e1e6/Roadmap__Apple_.pdf) and Google (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687f8ab528f29c99778a7455/Roadmap__Google_.pdf). - 07:27, The UK Government's Strategic Steer to the CMA: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/strategic-steer-to-the-competition-and-markets-authority/strategic-steer-to-the-competition-and-markets-authority.Key moments00:00 Introduction to Legal Tech and Strategic Market Status02:40 Understanding the CMA's Designation Decisions05:01 Implications of Designation on Google and Apple07:04 The Role of AI in Competition Regulation09:07 Economic Evidence in CMA's Decision-Making16:07 Private vs Public Enforcement in Competition LawTo learn more about Dr. Alba Ribera Martínez and her research, we invite you to visit her website: https://www.albariberamartinez.com.She also writes, from time to time, in her newsletter, the DMA Agora, about the latest developments surrounding the European regulation: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7344021393451184128.