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European Commission Proposes Further Prohibitions of Territorial Restrictions on Branded Products

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Future prohibition on territorial supply constraints would expand EU law to prohibit certain unilateral conduct by large manufacturers....more

Hogan Lovells

Staying antitrust compliant: New BAFA guidance on sector initiatives in supply chain due diligence

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Supply chain due diligence has firmly taken root in the global regulatory landscape, setting clear compliance expectations on how companies should identify, assess, and address human rights and environmental risks across...more

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European Commission Fines Global Foods Supplier €337.5 Million for Blocking Cross-Border Sales

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Our Antitrust and Food & Beverage teams examine how the European Commission’s hefty fine is a warning against anticompetitive behavior for companies operating in the EU....more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: October 2023

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Antitrust and Competition - European Commission Prohibits US$1.7 Billion Merger in Online Travel Agency Sector - On 25 September 2023, the European Commission (Commission) prohibited, under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004...more

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Can't Make an Omelette Without Breaking Eggs: Will Farm-to-Fork Crack European Antitrust?

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In Short - The Situation: The European Commission ("EC") is expected to release guidelines regarding a newly introduced exemption to the EU antitrust rules for certain agreements aimed at achieving the EU's sustainability...more

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United States and European Union Outline Plans for Cooperation on Trade and Technology

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On May 16, 2022, senior officials from the United States and the European Union concluded the second meeting of the US-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in Paris-Saclay, France. US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, US...more

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Updated EU Antitrust Rules on Vertical Supply Chain Agreements Take Effect June 1

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Following an extended review, the European Commission ("Commission") has adopted revised competition law exemptions and guidance applicable to agreements in the vertical supply chain. EU antitrust law prohibits certain...more

Orrick - Antitrust Watch

The European Antitrust Enforcers’ Response to the Russia/Ukraine Crisis

After the various measures taken by countries, international organizations and companies to pressure Russia to stop its aggression against Ukraine, it is now the turn of the antitrust enforcers of the European Competition...more

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EU Chips Act: The EU's Push for Semiconductor Autonomy

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Background  - Recent supply disruptions in the semiconductor industry have highlighted the dependence of many global economies, including the EU, on imported chips manufactured in Asia....more

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Key Proposals for the UK’s Vertical Block Exemption Successor

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The proposals include certain notable changes, while also mirroring the current UK framework and the European Commission’s planned approach in many respects. The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has proposed...more

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European Commission Issues Draft Antitrust Rules on Vertical Supply Chain Agreements

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The Background: The European Commission ("Commission") recently unveiled long-awaited draft revisions to its Vertical Block Exemption Regulation ("VBER") and Vertical Guidelines. The VBER includes safe harbors that exempt...more

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EC Working Paper on Dual Roles in Distribution

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The European Commission (“EC”) has published a Working Paper on dealing with distributors that also act as agents for certain products for the same supplier. The Working Paper is an attempt by the EC to clarify the current...more

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Covid–19 coronavirus update: global application of antitrust rules (UPDATED)

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Adverse economic or social conditions have not historically tended to affect the general application and enforcement of antitrust rules. This remains the overall position in the circumstances of Covid-19, with many antitrust...more

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Competitor Collaborations During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Issues Under the Competition Act

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The Competition Act is federal legislation that governs most business conduct in Canada. The role of the Competition Bureau is to prevent and deter anti-competitive behaviour and deceptive marketing practices, review mergers...more

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Competitor Collaborations: Competition Agencies Respond to a Global Pandemic

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The COVID-19 outbreak has led to changes in how the US and other competition agencies around the world look at competitor collaborations. Despite these policy announcements, antitrust compliance is still a priority, and...more

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European Competition Law Newsletter – October 2019

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Brexit is (or may be) Coming! More than three years after the EU referendum in the UK (in which 37 percent of the electorate at the time voted “Leave”), it is still unclear whether the UK will leave the EU on 31 October...more

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10 EU Competition & Regulatory Trends to Watch for in 2018

Introduction - Our “trends for 2018” are only a selection of interesting developments to watch for in 2018. Within the political and legislative cycle of the European Union, 2018 promises to be an eventful year, given...more

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EU Continues to Focus on the Food Supply Chain

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The EU food supply chain continues to be the subject of significant political and regulatory focus. Players in the sector at any level should carefully monitor the evolving situation, since there are plenty of opportunities...more

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