Certificate Cohort On Competition Law And Policy By Legaledge Law School, Toprankers [Starts 8th September]

Designed for law students and legal professionals, this 3-weeks program will be delivered by Advocate and Founder of Shivadass and Shivadass Law Chambers, Mr Prashant Shivadass offering a practical and skill-based learning experience starting from 8^th September 2023.

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WHAT WILL YOU GET OUT OF THIS COHORT?

• Intern with the Expert: The top-performing 5 students from the cohort will get an opportunity to intern with Shivadass & Shivadass Law Chambers.
• Expert Led Live and Interactive Classes: The session will be delivered through live and interactive classes led by Mr. Prashanth Shivadass, Advocate & Founder of Shivadass & Shivadass Law Chambers. You will have the opportunity to directly interact with him, ask questions and clear doubts, making the learning process more engaging and effective.
• Career Counselling Sessions: Comprehensive guidance through multiple sessions focused on essential skills such as CV writing, LinkedIn optimization, professional networking, cover letter and cold emailing techniques, as well as honing interview skills.
• Weekend-only Sessions and Convenient Timings: To fit your busy schedules, the cohort is strategically divided into three weeks of comprehensive learning, with classes scheduled on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
• Immersive Learning Experience: The cohort is designed to provide a skill-based learning experience through case-studies and live examples. You will learn all about Competition Law in a practical manner, enabling you to hone your skills more effectively.
• Practical Weekly Assignments: You will be evaluated through weekly practical assignments and get the chance to showcase your practical skills to the experts.
• Doubt Clearing and Feedback Sessions: You can get your doubts cleared and receive personalized feedback on your assignments during our live sessions to understand the areas where you need improvement and strengthen your skillset.
• Templates and Study Material: You will have access to carefully curated study material and templates to help you better understand the concepts and apply them in real-world scenarios.
• Recorded Sessions: The session recordings are accessible for up to 6 months after the cohort, so you can go through the learning at your convenience and don't miss out on any essential skill.
• Certification: To testament your newfound skills, upon successful completion of the cohort and assignments within the stipulated time, you will receive a certificate of completion.

WHO SHOULD JOIN THIS COHORT?

• Law students pursuing specialization or a keen interest in competition law as part of their legal education, aiming to acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in this field.
• Young lawyers and legal associates working in corporate law firms, looking to expand their expertise by gaining a solid understanding of competition law and its implications for corporate clients.
• Professionals involved in regulatory bodies, government agencies, or policy-making roles, seeking to enhance their understanding of competition law principles to better navigate the regulatory landscape.
• In-house legal teams and legal advisers within businesses and corporations, aiming to comprehend competition law concepts to ensure compliance and make informed decisions in their organizations' operations.
• Law professors, researchers, and academics interested in competition law, who want to keep their knowledge up-to-date and possibly incorporate this subject into their teaching and research activities.

KNOW YOUR EXPERT -

Prashanth S Shivadass, Advocate and Founder, Shivadass & Shivadass Law Chambers

COHORT OVERVIEW -

MODULE 1: Introduction to Competition Law

1. History behind introduction of Competition Act, 2002
2. Economics of competition law
3. Transactions susceptible to competition law risk
4. Influence of Competition law on business and its relevance to startups
5. Conflict between CCI and sectoral intervention
6. Sports
7. Telecom
8. Statutory Authorities
9. Aviation
10. E-commerce
11. Big Data, AI & Blockchain
12. Intermediaries
13. Challenge to Constitutionality of the CCI
14. Discussion of at least 2 Important case studies or case laws

MODULE 2: Anti-Competitive Agreement

1. What agreements constitute Anti-Competitive Agreements?
2. Concept of Relevant Market
3. Concept of Appreciable Adverse effect on Competition (AAEC)
4. Introduction to Horizontal Agreements
5. Limiting or controlling production or provision of services
6. Treatment of joint ventures
7. Introduction to vertical agreements
8. Exclusive Supply agreement
9. Exclusive Distribution Agreement
10. Exceptions
11. Discussion of at least 2 Important case studies or case laws

MODULE-3: Abuse of Dominance

1. The Framework of Section 4 of the Act- Abuse of Dominant Position
2. Concept of Dominant Player
3. Unfair pricing, Discriminatory pricing, Predatory Pricing
4. Cost Regulations
5. Denial of market access
6. Leveraging market power in other markets or imposition of unrelated conditions
7. Case Analysis - Latest Cases
8. Types of abusive practices
9. Discussion of at least 2 Important case studies or case laws

MODULE-4: Inquiry and Investigation in Enforcement Cases

1. Advanced Analysis of Combinations including procedural provisions under the Competition Act, 2002 and Combination Regulations
2. Anti-competitive agreements: Inquiry and investigation process
3. Abuse of dominant position: Inquiry and investigation process
4. Powers of CCI
5. Powers Under Section 3, 4, 5, and 19
6. Concept of Preliminary Notice for Conference
7. Interim Relief
8. Appeals to CCI’s decisions and COMPAT/NCLAT decisions
9. When to approach the NCLAT (National Company Law Appellate Tribunal) in competition cases, how to draft appeals
10. Appeals before the Supreme Court
11. Penalties under Competition Law
12. Discussion of at least 2 Important case studies or case laws

MODULE-5: M&A and Competition Law

1. Introduction to merger control law in India
2. Substantive provisions under Section 5 and 6
3. Combination Regulations and amendments
4. Framework of the Institution for regulating competition
5. Cross border merger and competition law
6. Penalty Provisions
7. Discussion of at least 2 Important case studies or case laws

MODULE-6: Introduction to International Competition Law

1. International Case Studies
2. France Telecom SA v. Commission
3. U.S. v. Visa
4. United Brand v. Commission of the European Communities case
5. Taiwan Province of China: Concerted Actions in CD-R Patent Licensing Arrangements
6. XYZ (Confidential) v. Alphabet Inc.
7. Together We Fight Society v. Apple Inc.

DURATION: 3 Weeks; Starting from 8^th September 2023

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CONTACT INFORMATION -

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