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Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER)

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Non-Exclusive: Dual Distribution and Exclusivity

This blog article is relevant to all companies which are parties to a vertical agreement (i.e. an agreement entered into between two parties operating at different levels of trade – typically distribution agreements)...more

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Vertical Agreements & Restriction of Competition by Object: What’s New in Europe?

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On June 29, 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered a preliminary ruling in the Super Bock Bebidas vs. Autoridade da Concorrência case (C-211/22) on the questions referred by the Tribunal da Relaçao...more

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EU Court of Justice provides guidance on resale price maintenance under EU competition law – the judgement in Super Bock

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The fact that the European Commission (EC) classified resale price maintenance as a hardcore restriction under its Vertical Block Exemption Regulation does not mean that it automatically violates EU competition law as a "by...more

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Key Differences Between the UK and EU Vertical Block Exemption Regimes

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Whilst not a sea of difference apart, the two regimes present notable distinctions for companies operating on both sides of the Channel to navigate. Upon its expiry on 31 May 2022, the 2010 Vertical Block Exemption...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: May-June 2022

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ANTITRUST AND COMPETITION - The European Commission Reviews Its Informal Guidance Notice - On 24 May 2022, the European Commission (Commission) launched a public consultation to gather feedback from interested parties on the...more

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Updated EU Competition Rules for Vertical Agreements

On 10 May 2022, the European Commission adopted new EU competition rules for vertical distribution agreements that entered into force on 1 June 2022, bringing important amendments to the current rules by partly narrowing the...more

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UK’s Vertical Agreement Block Exemption Order goes live - heralding a new age of vertical divergence?

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The UK’s new Vertical Agreement Block Exemption Order (VABEO), the long awaited replacement to the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER – which was retained in the UK under domestic law post-Brexit) is now live in the UK...more

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Platforms, Parity And Price Maintenance – New EU Rules For Three Distribution Essentials

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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

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EU-KARTELLRECHT: NEUE VERTIKAL-GVO

Zum 1. Juni 2022 ist eine neue Vertikal-Gruppenfreistellungsverordnung („Vertikal-GVO“) in Kraft getreten. Gleichzeitig hat die Europäische Kommission die begleitenden Vertikal-Leitlinien neu aufgelegt. Diese beiden...more

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Vertical restraints: the European Commission revisits its approach to information exchange in situations of dual distribution

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On 10 May 2022, the European Commission (the “Commission”) adopted the final version of the new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (“VBER”), which will enter into force on 1 June 2022. The new VBER, which replaces Regulation...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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European Commission adopts new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation

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On May 10, 2022, the European Commission adopted the final text of the new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER) accompanied by the new Guidelines on Vertical Restraints (the VGL), which provide detail on interpretation...more

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European Commission Adopts New Rules on Vertical Agreements

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On May 10, 2022, the European Commission (“Commission”) adopted the revised Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (“VBER”) and Vertical Guidelines (“VG”). The new VBER will enter into force on June 1, 2022 for a period of 12...more

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EU Commission Adopts New Vertical Rules, Removing Some Uncertainties from Dual and Online Distribution

On May 10, 2022, the European Commission (EC) adopted new regulations, updating the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER) and the EC's Vertical Guidelines (VGL) to make them "fit for an even more digitalized decade...more

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"Extra, Extra, Read All About It"—Final European and UK Brand Distribution Rules Published

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On 10 May 2022, the European Commission (the Commission) finally published the official final version of the European Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER) and guidelines (Vertical Guidelines). The new rules will come...more

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Updated EU Antitrust Rules on Vertical Supply Chain Agreements Take Effect June 1

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Following an extended review, the European Commission ("Commission") has adopted revised competition law exemptions and guidance applicable to agreements in the vertical supply chain. EU antitrust law prohibits certain...more

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There is a New Vertical Exemption on the Block

The European Commission published the new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and related guidelines on May 10, 2022. The purpose of the block exemption is to generally exempt agreements between market players at different...more

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European Commission issues proposed guidance on information exchange in dual distribution relationships

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As part of its review of the EU antitrust rules governing vertical agreements, the European Commission (EC) has published for consultation a draft new section of its Vertical Guidelines, which contains proposed guidance on...more

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Dual Distribution in the EU – European Commission publishes new draft guidance

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The European Commission has published a new draft guidance with regard to exchange of information related to dual distribution. This draft guidance provides valuable dos and don’ts for companies concerning the information...more

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Competition and Distribution Law Newsletter - BCLP Paris - December 2021

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This newsletter focuses on two recent legal updates in the agri-food sector: ..The Egalim 2 Law, adopted on 19 October 2021, is aimed to grant guaranties to the French food sector. More specifically, this law intends to...more

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Key Proposals for the UK’s Vertical Block Exemption Successor

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The proposals include certain notable changes, while also mirroring the current UK framework and the European Commission’s planned approach in many respects. The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has proposed...more

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Kartellrechts-Radar Sommer 2021

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Reform Vertikal-GVO – Kommission legt Entwürfe der neuen Vertikal-GVO und Vertikalleitlinien vor Die aktuelle Vertikal-GVO läuft zum 31. Mai 2022 aus. Die Europäische Kommission („Kommission“) hat nun den Entwurf der...more

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Amendment to Israeli Competition Rules – RPM Arrangements

The block exemption for non-horizontal arrangements recently underwent a significant change. Beyond changing the name of the block exemption to “Rules of Economic Competition,” a significant amendment was introduced relating...more

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Nota Bene Episode 135: Europe Q3 Check In: Brexit, Data Protection, and Block Exemption Regulations with Oliver Heinisch

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

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European Distribution Rules Latest: Dual Pricing, Shared Exclusivity in; MAP Policies Still Out

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The European Commission has now published its proposed draft of the new EU rules, which will govern distribution agreements until 2032. These are set to replace the current EU Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER) and...more

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