In May 2024, the European Commission (“EC”) published a policy briefing on the application of European competition law to conduct related to labor markets, in particular no-poach and wage-fixing agreements. The EC’s paper...more
The European Commission (“Commission”) has unveiled its eagerly anticipated revision of the Market Definition Notice (the “Notice”), a landmark event since its original issuance in 1997. This significant update reflects the...more
Just before Christmas, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered three eagerly awaited rulings that greatly affect the relationship between antitrust law and the autonomy of sports associations – breaking...more
The last time the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) extensively dealt with the intersection between sports and EU competition law was more than seventeen years ago. In the meantime, the sports sector has massively...more
Am 24. Oktober 2022 hat die Europäische Kommission („Kommission“) eine neue Handreichung veröffentlicht, die ihre Kronzeugenregelung für Kartellverfahren ergänzt. Das Dokument ist im FAQ-Format („Frequently Asked Questions“)...more
On 1 June 2022, the European Commission’s revised Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (“VBER”) and the accompanying Guidelines on Vertical Restraints entered into force. Adding to our article on the highly controversial issue...more
The events surrounding the Super League in European football have caused a lot of controversy. Many top clubs have had to take a stand. Fans protested. Even state leaders have had their say. In all this uproar, calls for...more
In Europa wird spätestens seit der Ankündigung des European Green Deal bzw. des „Fit for 55“-Pakets das Thema Nachhaltigkeit und Umweltschutz auch im Kartellrecht ergebnisoffen diskutiert. Deutschland ist hier keine Ausnahme....more
“Green competition law”, one of the most important topics in contemporary competition policy, is starting to take more shape in the EU.
On 10 September, following around 200 feedback contributions from stakeholders and an...more
9/14/2021
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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
On 14 January 2021, the German parliament passed the long-awaited 10th amendment to the Act against Restraints of Competition (ARC). This came after the governing parties, CDU/CSU and SPD, had submitted a final amendment "at...more
"The world's most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data" (The Economist, 6.5.2017). This catchy (albeit not quite accurate) comparison is likely to take the leading position among modern digital markets truisms....more
On 14 January, the German Parliament passed far-reaching amendments of German antitrust law, the Act against Restraints of Competition (ARC), which also affect merger control. The amendment, also known as the "German...more
Settlements are a frequently used means of efficiently terminating proceedings, not only in cartel cases but also in other antitrust proceedings. The EU Commission can avoid having to spend resources on a time-consuming...more
12/16/2020
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