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
We’re checking in with our Europe-based expert on the latest European updates and upcoming changes for the third quarter of 2021 including updates on Brexit, European Union (EU) data protection policies, block exemption...more
7/23/2021
/ Competition ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Distributors ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Commission ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Multinationals ,
Northern Ireland ,
Privacy Laws ,
Retailers ,
Sales & Distribution Agreements ,
Standard Contractual Clauses ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
Vertical Agreement ,
Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER)
The European Commission announced today a long-awaited decision that the UK data protection standards are adequate under the meaning of GDPR’s Article 45, providing a mechanism to enable transfer of data from the EU to the UK...more
Joining Michael this week for the podcast quarterly check in with Europe is International Competition specialist Oliver Heinisch from London. Oliver shares the latest updates from the continent, including insight on Brexit,...more
5/18/2021
/ Cooperation Agreement ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Data Protection ,
Digital Marketplace ,
Economic Development ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Ireland ,
Merger Controls ,
Mergers ,
Trade Policy ,
UK ,
UK Brexit
Joining Michael this week for the podcast quarterly check in with Europe is International Competition specialist Oliver Heinisch from London. We discuss the “New Europe,” tracking immediate impacts of Brexit on the United...more
3/23/2021
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Biden Administration ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Digital Marketplace ,
EU ,
Financial Services Industry ,
G7 ,
Multinationals ,
Trade Relations ,
UK ,
UK Brexit
For our Quarterly European check in, we’re looking at the latest updates with Brexit and the impact on multinational companies. We’re also discussing the regulation of Big Tech companies in the European Union (EU) and...more
There is a lot currently happening in the European Union. From the latest European Court opinions with respect to merger clearance, dominance violations, data protection and state aid to Brexit, we’re checking in with our...more
7/23/2020
/ Antitrust Violations ,
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
European Commission ,
Facebook ,
Germany ,
International Data Transfers ,
Mergers ,
Personal Data ,
State Aid ,
Technology Sector ,
Telecommunications ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
US-EU Safe Harbor Framework
With a new European Commission in place and Brexit set to happen by the end of the month, we’re exploring the current regulatory climate in the European Union and previewing what’s to come for the European nations.
Oliver...more
With the new European Commissioner gearing up to begin her five-year leadership term and a Brexit deal on the horizon, we’re checking in on the state of affairs in the European Union (“EU”) with our two EU experts, Isabelle...more
Following the publication and consultation on a green paper earlier this year the UK Government has now published new takeover rules, adding new thresholds to the relevant provisions of the UK Enterprise Act giving the...more
6/26/2018
/ Competition ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Merger Controls ,
Mergers ,
National Security ,
New Guidance ,
Secretary of State ,
Threshold Requirements ,
UK ,
UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
In years past, the focus of private international antitrust disputes was the United States. Over a century of experience, treble damages, class actions and the American rule for attorneys’ fees – plus robust enforcement by...more
Today, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published a 60-second summary for company directors to avoid disqualification for breaches of competition law. Please see the full text of the guidance here. This is part...more
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom by a majority of 8 to 3 has today confirmed that triggering the exit procedure from the European Union requires an Act of Parliament.
As such the Supreme Court disagreed with the...more
The UK people have voted to leave the European Union. Although there is no constitutional duty to leave the Union as a result, politically this is likely going to happen. Change will not be immediate and happen over time....more
6/27/2016
/ Article 50 Treaty of the EU ,
Attorney-Client Privilege ,
Competition Authorities ,
Contract Disputes ,
Digital Single Market ,
EU ,
Free Movement ,
International Litigation ,
Negotiations ,
Referendum Votes ,
Risk Assessment ,
Technical Standards ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
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
10/20/2015
/ Class Action ,
Class Certification ,
Collective Actions ,
Competition ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Cost-Benefit Analysis ,
Damages ,
Discovery ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
Fairness Standard ,
Fee-Shifting ,
Opt-Outs ,
Predominance Requirement ,
SCOTUS ,
Settlement Offer ,
Sherman Act ,
Twombly/Iqbal Pleading Standard ,
UK ,
UK Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) ,
UK Consumer Rights Act ,
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