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The new German competition enforcement act – a true paradigm shift?

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On July 6, 2023, the German Parliament passed the 11th amendment to the German Act Against Restrictions of Competition ("ARC"), substantially expanding the Federal Cartel Office's ("FCO") enforcement powers. The reform...more

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Antitrust in focus - April 2023

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This newsletter is a summary of the antitrust developments we think are most interesting to your business. Ellen Braun, partner based in Germany, is our editor this month (learn more about Ellen in our Q&A feature at the end...more

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The New German Digitalization Act: An Overview

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The Digitalization Act, which entered into force on January 19, 2021, substantially extends the scope of German antitrust law to tackle presumed enforcement challenges in the digital economy and raises merger control...more

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New German Merger Control Thresholds: A More Business-Friendly Approach?

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What Happened: • On January 19, 2021, major changes to German antitrust/competition law, i.e. the 10th Amendment Act to the German Act Against Restraints of Competition (ARC) entered into force. • In addition to...more

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New Antitrust Rules for the Digital Economy: German “Digitalization Act” Nears the Finish Line

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Europe’s first legislative proposal addressing the digital economy and related competition issues is one step closer to becoming a reality: In September 2020, the German government approved the highly anticipated 10th...more

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European Competition Law Newsletter – May 2020

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EU, UK Competition, State Aid and Public Procurement Law During COVID-19 - While not the most important concern, it should be appreciated that EU and national antitrust/competition law, plus the state aid and public...more

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Antitrust in focus - January 2020

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This newsletter is our take on the antitrust developments we think are most interesting to your business. John Roberti, partner based in Washington, D.C., is our editor this month. ...more

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Antitrust in focus

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This newsletter is our take on the antitrust developments we think are most interesting to your business. Peter McDonald, partner based in Sydney, is our editor this month. ...more

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Antitrust in focus - June 2019

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This newsletter is our take on the antitrust developments we think are most interesting to your business. Börries Ahrens, partner based in Hamburg, is our editor this month....more

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German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) Publishes Merger Remedies Guidance

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The German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt or "FCO") has published guidance on the requirements placed on remedies in merger control and their implementation. Remedies are an important instrument in merger control...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Significant Competition Law Changes In Germany

On March 9, 2017 the German Federal Parliament passed the ninth amendment to the Act against Restraints of Competition (ARC) (Gesetz gegen Wettbewerbsbeschränkungen). The amendment is expected to come into force in Q2/2017...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"Big Data Enters the Agenda of EU Antitrust Authorities"

On May 10, 2016, the French Competition Authority and German Federal Cartel Office published “Competition Law and Data,” a joint report on big data and its implications for competition law. The paper identifies issues that...more

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