Expanding Competition Law Goals: A News Report from Brazil
Introduction The debate about expanding competition law goals is a hot topic in the global competition policy agenda. The return
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Dutch ACM Upholds its Penalty Order against Apple: Apple’s App Store Terms Are in Breach of Competition Law
On 2 October 2023, the Dutch competition authority ACM published its decision on the objections filed by Apple on 13
Read MoreTimely Launch of Antitrust Investigations: The Right of Defence Vis-à-Vis The Effectiveness of Public Enforcement – Are There Any Elephants in the Room? The Word to the CJEU (Case C-511/23)
The contested decision With decision No. 30086 of 29th March 2022, the Italian Competition Authority (ICA) imposed a fine of
Read MoreThe UK CAT’s Judicial Output in Damages Litigation and Collective Redress Claims After the UK Supreme Court Ruling in Merricks
This is an exciting time to be involved in competition law litigation in the UK. There are numerous claims before
Read MoreRegional Jurisdiction in Private International Law: Dutch Court to Refer Preliminary Questions to the ECJ in Collective Action Proceedings Against Apple
The District Court of Amsterdam indicated in a decision published on 22 August 2023 that it intends to refer preliminary
Read MoreUnprecedented European Commission Order to Unwind an Acquisition
On October 12, 2023, the European Commission (EC) ordered Illumina to unwind its already completed acquisition of the cancer test
Read MoreThe EC Prohibits the Booking/eTraveli Merger: A One-off, or a Sign of Things To Come?
Introduction On September 26th, the European Commission prohibited the acquisition of the online flight booking service eTraveli by Booking Holdings,
Read MoreA Three-Ring Template: How to Get Away with Exemption, Suspension and Specification under the DMA
On 9 October 2023, the European Commission (EC) issued four templates on its official website pertaining to the Digital Markets
Read MoreThe Turkish Competition Authority Reaffirmed Its View on Attorney-Client Privilege Limited to Right of Defence: A Stark Contrast with the EU
With its decision issued on 30 March 2023 (Storytel Decision), the Turkish Competition Authority (TCA) evaluated Storytel Turkey Yayıncılık Hizmetleri
Read MoreSustainability and Competition: From Hot Topic to Business As Usual?
More than three years after it published the first draft guidelines on sustainability agreements, the Dutch Authority for Consumers and
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