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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
28.11.2008
From 1 January 2009 dividends distributed by and to companies based in the EU or the EEA will have the same tax treatment as domestic dividends: dividends paid...Law-Now/Law-Now Bulgaria
08.05.2008
The tax treatment of dividends in Bulgaria may be incompatible with EU law. Both inbound and outbound dividends between a Bulgarian company and a company in...Law-Now
04.04.2008
On 3 April 2008 the European Commission published a White Paper on damages actions for breach of the EU antitrust rules. It sets out for public comment a new...
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Law-Now/Law-Now Hungary/Law-Now Romania/Law-Now Czech Republic/Law-Now Russia/Law-Now Poland
17.11.2005
Arbitration is one of the preferred methods for resolving international commercial disputes because of its ability to transcend the restrictions of national...Law-Now
10.11.2005
The hotel sector is characterised by strong brand competition and hoteliers regard the sector as a tough competitive environment to do business in. However,...