A European Commission study on 20 years of EU antitrust remedies finds that while most remedies in antitrust cases were implemented, many have not achieved their intended effect. EU law currently subordinates structural...more
The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) approved a sustainability initiative by Bouwend Nederland promoting a shift from Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) to the more eco-friendly Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA), emphasizing...more
The European Commission has published a new draft guidance with regard to exchange of information related to dual distribution. This draft guidance provides valuable dos and don’ts for companies concerning the information...more
Mit unserem Kartellrechts-Radar geben wir Ihnen ein verständliches, auf den Punkt gebrachtes Update an die Hand, damit Sie schnell gut informiert sind. In unserer Frühlings-Ausgabe haben wir folgende Themen aufgegriffen...more
On 26 March 2021, the European Commission (“Commission”) has, without any public consultation, published its new guidance on accepting merger referrals from Member States under Article 22 of the European Merger Regulation...more
Überblick über die wesentlichen Neuerungen durch die 10. GWB-Novelle Am 19. Januar 2021 sind die Änderungen der 10. GWB-Novelle in Kraft getreten. Die als „GWBDigitalisierungsgesetz“ bezeichnete Novelle bringt im Wesentlichen...more
New Competition Tool und „Digital Markets Act“ – Entwicklung weiterhin im Fluss -
Ein neues Werkzeug zur Bekämpfung von Risiken für den Wettbewerb („New Competition Tool“ / „NCT“, Hogan Lovells berichtete bereits in einem...more
The Court of Justice of the European Union recently issued a landmark judgment that will affect distribution and online sales in particular in the consumer goods and digital sectors....more
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On 9 June 2017, the 9th amendment of the German Act Against Restraints of Competition (ARC) entered into effect introducing important amendments for companies to German competition law (please see the highlights of the 9th...more
New German competition law: Germany takes a pioneering role in adapting its competition law to the digital economy (Part 1) -
On 9 June 2017, the 9th amendment of the German Act Against Restraints of Competition (ARC)...more
Will Germany establish a “Digital Agency” to monitor compliance with competition law rules in digital markets? Will a German “Digital Antitrust Enforcer” become a role model for a European protectionist approach against...more