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When Can a Supplier Lawfully Restrict Active Sales in an Exclusive Distribution Agreement?

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In its recent judgment in Beevers Kaas (Case C‑581/23), the European Court of Justice (ECJ) clarified how suppliers may validly restrict active sales in exclusive distribution arrangements under Article 4(b)(i) of the...more

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Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and Guidelines

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On 10 May 2022, the European Commission (EC) adopted the new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER), accompanied by the new Guidelines on Vertical Restraints (Vertical Guidelines). The new rules are the result of a...more

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Distribution Duel: UK and EU Competition Reforms Threaten To Create Conflicting Rules on Parity Clauses and Dual Distribution

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The European Union and United Kingdom have each proposed modifications of their antitrust rules on distribution. The proposals diverge significantly on common distribution practices, creating legal challenges for distribution...more

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Commission gives a sneak peek at what the future may hold for distribution agreements

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The Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER) is at the heart of the antitrust assessment of many distribution agreements and other types of vertical arrangements. In force for more than 10 years already, the current VBER...more

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