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UK competition litigation - can you use it? A recent High Court decision demonstrates that litigation in the English courts, based on alleged breaches of competition law, is alive and well. The case shows how competition law can be used contentiously to gain advantage in commercial negotiations, in this case to force the hand of an allegedly dominant supplier. Find out how competition law can be used in your own commercial negotiations. More... |
New procurement rules - consultation launched The Office of Government Commerce has launched a consultation on proposed new regulations governing procurements by public sector bodies and utilities. The regulations will implement two EC Directives which were finalised in March 2004. The new rules will consolidate and reform the existing regime. More... |
OFT targets five areas The OFT recently identified priority areas for competition enforcement, including the construction industry and the supply of related services and procurement by public bodies. Companies in these categories should review their policies to ensure they do not become involved in anti-competitive behaviour.) More... |
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Law-Now/Law-Now Bulgaria
08.12.2008
On 2 December 2008, new laws came into force making significant changes to domestic competition rules, including a modified merger control regime and large...Law-Now
03.12.2008
On 3 December 2008, the European Commission published a guidance paper on the prohibition of the abuse of a dominant position under Article 82 EC Treaty. The...Law-Now
01.12.2008
To much fanfare the European Commission published its preliminary report in the Pharmaceutical Sector Inquiry on 28 November 2008. Although the report is work...
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Law-Now
03.12.2008
Consuming issues - the winter edition of our consumer products bulletin has just been published. With the industry facing mounting economic pressure it looks...Law-Now
01.09.2006
US companies doing business in markets in the EU may find some aspects of the EU's business environment are very different from their US counterparts, while...Law-Now
01.03.2006
Competition law (antitrust law) deals with cartels, other anti-competitive agreements, abuses of a dominant position, merger control (involving acquisitions...