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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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Maturing UK Competition Appeal Tribunal Collective Proceedings Process Sees Uptick in Cases

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The United Kingdom remains a key European jurisdiction for competition damages actions, also in a post-Brexit world. In particular the number of collective proceedings for competition damages has significantly increased. This...more

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European Competition Law Newsletter – June 2024

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UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 Makes Significant Changes to Competition and Consumer Protection Law - On 24 May 2024, the UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act) became...more

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European Competition Law Newsletter – October 2023

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EU General Court Confirms Geo-Blocking Illegally Partitions the Single Market - On 27 September 2023, the EU’s second highest court, General Court or GC, upheld a 2021 European Commission decision that geo-blocking...more

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Digital Tough Love

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In the run-up to the TLS in-person event (The Future of EU & UK Competition Regulation), there was heightened chatter about the long-anticipated yet unreleased Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers (DMCC) Bill. A mere...more

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UK Revamps Antitrust Rules With Broader Jurisdictional Reach, Tougher Penalties and More Flexible Procedure for Merger Control

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On April 20, 2022, the U.K. government announced amendments to the U.K. competition and consumer law regimes....more

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CMA Announces Fine for Breaching an Order To Hold Separate an Acquisition Target

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The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) fined Facebook £50.5 million for breaching an order to hold separate its acquisition target, Giphy, pending the CMA’s review of the merger....more

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European Competition Law Newsletter – July 2021

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Check Merger Control Filing Obligations Worldwide: Austria Fines Facebook - The scope and complexity of merger control filing requirements worldwide continue to increase. It is essential to carry out a full review for any...more

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European Competition Law Newsletter – September 2020

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EU, UK Competition, State Aid and Public Procurement Law During COVID-19 - While not the most important concern, it should be appreciated that antitrust/competition law, plus the state aid and public procurement rules,...more

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The Court of Justice of the European Union provides clarifications on the assessment under competition law of pay-for-delay deals...

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On 30 January 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued its decision on a request for preliminary ruling submitted by the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) in a case concerning the long-standing...more

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European Competition Law Newsletter – February 2020

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Brexit Has Happened: No Change for Now - The UK left the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020. The transition period provided for in the withdrawal agreement between the EU and UK is now in effect and will run, unless...more

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When “Voluntary” Does Not Mean Voluntary—Stricter Enforcement of Procedural Rules in UK Merger Control

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With Brexit now just a few days away, deal makers are brushing up their knowledge of the UK's merger control regime. One notable feature of the system in the UK is the strict stance that the Competition and Markets Authority...more

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European Competition Law Newsletter – December 2019

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Dangers of Cooperation or Coordination on Purchasing - Two recent cases demonstrate the competition law risks which can arise when competitors cooperate or coordinate in relation to purchasing. Competition law compliance...more

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European Competition Law Newsletter – August 2019

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European Commission Finds Predatory Pricing of Chipsets - For the first time in 16 years, the European Commission has imposed a fine for what the Commission found was an abuse of dominance by predatory pricing. Any company...more

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European Competition Law Newsletter – November 2018

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First UK Award of Follow-On Cartel Damages - On 9 October 2018, a UK court awarded damages in a follow-on private cartel damages claim. This is the first such award by a UK court and a major development in private...more

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Antitrust, Competition, and Economic Regulation Quarterly Newsletter - Summer 2018

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Read the latest news on antitrust, competition, and economic regulation in this summer edition of our quarterly ACER newsletter. ...more

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UK Landmark Competition Case Condemns Absolute Internet Sale Ban As A Serious Breach Of Competition Law.

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The Competition Appeal Tribunal (“CAT”) handed down its judgment on 7 September 2018 in relation to an appeal by Ping Europe Limited (“Ping”) challenging the decision of the UK Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) to...more

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European Competition Law Newsletter – July 2017

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More EU Investigations Into Licensing and Distribution Practices - During June 2017, the European Commission launched yet more competition law investigations into licensing and distribution practices in the EU. The four...more

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European Competition Law Newsletter – November 2016

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Watch the Treatment of Switzerland in Distribution Agreements - On 29 September 2016, the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (FAC) handed down a judgment impacting any distribution agreement which could touch...more

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European Competition Law Newsletter – October 2016

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Stand-Alone Refusal to Supply Claim Launched in UK Court - Competition law litigation continues to develop rapidly in the UK. Companies should be aware that this can be a useful commercial weapon against competitors...more

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Evolving Private Remedies for Competition Infringements in Europe: Class Actions in the U.K.

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Winds of change are blowing through Europe’s national courts, beginning with a new antitrust damages Directive requiring changes in national laws to facilitate private enforcement of competition law. This step was a major...more

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The Beginning of US Style Class Actions in the UK? The Risks Associated with Past and Future Anti-Competitive Behaviour Just...

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On 1 October 2015 the UK introduced a new class action regime for breaches of competition law (specifically cartel conduct or abuse of dominant position) permitting collective proceedings for damages claims which will be...more

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"UK’s Department of Business, Innovation and Skills Proceeds with Private Competition Action Reforms"

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The U.K.’s Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has issued a ‘government response’ or plan for reform indicating that the government will move forward with a number of substantial changes to the U.K.’s...more

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