Amazon, App stores, Apple, Apps, Digital competition, Digital economy, Digital markets, Digital Markets Act, Europe, European Commission, Ex ante regulation, Facebook, Google

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The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is now applicable. Following the 6-month interim period where gatekeepers had the opportunity to adapt their business models to the regulation, the DMA now requires them to prove their effective compliance with its provisions. To do that, on 7 March 2024, the six designated gatekeepers in September (see here) presented…

World Competition Law and Economics Review

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We are happy to inform you that the latest issue of the journal is now available and includes the following contributions: Giorgio Monti, EU Merger Control After the Grand Chamber’s Judgment in Commission v. CK Telecoms Investments The Grand Chamber set aside the judgment of the General Court in CK Telecoms having found eight errors…

Competition Law 2023, Slovakia

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Following a slow 2022, 2023 proved to be an eventful year for competition law in Slovakia. Notably, changes took place at the helm of the Slovak Antimonopoly Office (AMO). This was overdue as the term of the previous AMO’s chairman expired in 2021, and the uncertainty seemed to be contributing to the AMO’s inactivity. The…

Competition Law 2023, Ireland

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2023 was a watershed moment in competition law in Ireland with the start of a new civil fines regime.  A further wave of EU and Irish rules enhanced powers for the CCPC and ComReg, created two new Irish regulators and is expected to bring a radical change to enforcement across multiple sectors, such as Tech,…

European Commission, Foreign subsidies, Foreign Subsidy Regulation

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The first months of application of the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) have involved a large number of notifications, lengthy and wide-ranging requests for information, and the opening of the first in-depth investigation. We take a look at the key highlights from the FSR’s opening period and practical implications for companies navigating the still quite…

Chile, Competition Law 2023

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This post highlights some of the most interesting competition law cases and issues discussed in Chile in 2023. Before examining each topic, however, it is important to understand how Chile´s competition system works. The Chilean system involves the intervention of three authorities: The Fiscalía Nacional Económica (“FNE”), the Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia…

Competition Law 2023, Germany

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The following is a selection of some important developments in German competition law and policy in 2023.  It covers the latest competition law reform, cases under special rules for digital gatekeepers, abuse of dominance, merger control, antitrust (cartels, horizontal cooperation) and damages litigation.   11th Amendment of the ARC On November 7, 2023, the latest…

Leniency, Switzerland

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Introduction Most recently, the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (the “Appeals Court”) rendered a series of judgments on the Swiss leniency regime. All cases handle suspected unlawful agreements affecting competition in the construction industry in Engadin, a mountainous region in South East Switzerland. Besides common geographic roots, the cases share another feature: they all concern appellants…

Competition Law 2023, Israel

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In 2023, Israel’s competition law landscape has witnessed significant trends and shifts that are shaping the regulatory environment and influencing business strategies. From proposed amendments targeting distribution agreements to increased scrutiny during emergencies and pivotal legal rulings, this overview delves into the specific dynamics characterizing key competition law in Israel last year. These developments offer…

Germany, Sport, Sports law

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Report on the hearing at the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf (OLG Düsseldorf) on 21 February 2024   Introduction  “We don’t really know what the LG Dortmund should have done wrong.” Presiding judge at the beginning of the hearing   “Oh boy, when it starts like this already…” the representatives of FIFA and the DFB…