349 results Belgian prohibition on abuse of economic dependence comes into force and new fining guidelines In 2019, Belgium introduced legislation banning abuse in relationships between companies where there is no dominant position, but rather a position of economic dependence. The act entered into force on 22 August 2020. This article has FIVE stars! New Dutch consumer rules to curb fake reviews Consumers often rely on online reviews to decide what bike to buy, where to eat or what article to read. But what if those reviews are fake? New Dutch rules were announced on 23 October 2020 seeking to ensure a higher level of consumer protection online. Aperçu des dĂ©veloppements juridiques belges et europĂ©ens Voir ci-dessous pour un aperçu des rĂ©cents dĂ©veloppements juridiques belges et europĂ©ens. Overzicht van EU-BE juridische ontwikkelingen U vindt hieronder een overzicht van recente juridische ontwikkeling op Europees en Belgisch niveau. Swimming in ECJ case law: The rocky journey to EU law applicability in the continental shelf and exclusive economic zone Regarding activities taking place at sea, the applicability of EU law depends on the nature and geographic location of the activity as well as on the formulation of the geographical scope of the legal instrument. De renaissance van de voorlopige maatregelen in het mededingingsrecht Mededingingsautoriteiten zijn op zoek naar instrumenten om snel in te grijpen bij ontluikende mededingingsproblemen op de techmarkten. Financial Regulatory â Update Q1 2021 Traditionally, 1 January (and 1 July) each year is a date on which new Dutch financial regulations enter into force. This year, the amendments to the Dutch Financial Supervision Act are relatively few, but other developments are worthy of attention. Amsterdam Court of Appeal accepts jurisdiction in competition law damages case concerning Greek beer market On 16 February 2021, the Amsterdam Court of Appeal set aside a judgment of the Amsterdam District Court in which the District Court declined jurisdiction over the alleged claims against Athenian Brewery, a Greek subsidiary of Heineken N.V. Net(work) closing in on cross-border cartels? A heads-up for companies with cross-border activities. The ECN+ Directiveâs transposition deadline has expired and its provisions should by now have found their way into the national laws of the EU Member States. EU Regulatorâs response to the Reddit rally A massive stock market rally recently suddenly developed with respect to GameStopâs shares, a moribund chain of video game stores in the United States. The instigators: users of the investment forum r/wallstreetbets on Reddit. ACMâs 2021 enforcement focus: digital, green and COVID-19 The ACMâs list of 2021 focus areas is out. Whereas the digital economy and the energy transition are repeats from last year, the effects of the COVID-19 crisis is a new, although somewhat unsurprising, designated focal point. ECJ clarifies limits of antitrust limitation periods Companies confronted with antitrust investigations and fines may find safeguard behind the rules governing limitation periods (often termed âstatutes of limitationâ). However, two preliminary rulings by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) show that those The next 5 years: European Commission launches New Consumer Agenda Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the European Commission is already looking ahead to set its consumer protection priorities for the next five years. RĂ©sumĂ© des questions prĂ©judicielles nouvelles/en cours sur le droit de la consommation Veuillez trouver ci-joint une sĂ©lection de questions prĂ©judicielles nouvelles/en cours, y compris des hyperliens vers le site de la Cour de justice. Aperçu des dĂ©veloppements juridiques belges et europĂ©ens Veuillez trouver ci-joint un aperçu des rĂ©cents dĂ©veloppements juridiques belges et europĂ©ens, arrĂȘtĂ©s au 1 avril 2021. Slovak Telekom: ECJ on essentials of the âessential facilitiesâ doctrine Only dominant companies with a âgenuinely tight gripâ on the market can be forced to grant rivals access to their infrastructure. Court bundles educational publishers merger off to ACM for reassessment Digital mergers have steered competition authorities away from their usual mantra of structural over behavioural remedies. The Rotterdam District Court recently gave its blessing to the ACMâs remedies for securing access to a digital school platform. Stibbe Knowledgepagina âEnergietransitie en klimaatâ is live De klimaat- en energietransitie wetgeving is versnipperd en daarom is samenwerking tussen diverse juridische specialismen van belang. Pagination Previous page Page 10 Current page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Next page
Belgian prohibition on abuse of economic dependence comes into force and new fining guidelines In 2019, Belgium introduced legislation banning abuse in relationships between companies where there is no dominant position, but rather a position of economic dependence. The act entered into force on 22 August 2020.
This article has FIVE stars! New Dutch consumer rules to curb fake reviews Consumers often rely on online reviews to decide what bike to buy, where to eat or what article to read. But what if those reviews are fake? New Dutch rules were announced on 23 October 2020 seeking to ensure a higher level of consumer protection online.
Aperçu des développements juridiques belges et européens Voir ci-dessous pour un aperçu des récents développements juridiques belges et européens.
Overzicht van EU-BE juridische ontwikkelingen U vindt hieronder een overzicht van recente juridische ontwikkeling op Europees en Belgisch niveau.
Swimming in ECJ case law: The rocky journey to EU law applicability in the continental shelf and exclusive economic zone Regarding activities taking place at sea, the applicability of EU law depends on the nature and geographic location of the activity as well as on the formulation of the geographical scope of the legal instrument.
De renaissance van de voorlopige maatregelen in het mededingingsrecht Mededingingsautoriteiten zijn op zoek naar instrumenten om snel in te grijpen bij ontluikende mededingingsproblemen op de techmarkten.
Financial Regulatory â Update Q1 2021 Traditionally, 1 January (and 1 July) each year is a date on which new Dutch financial regulations enter into force. This year, the amendments to the Dutch Financial Supervision Act are relatively few, but other developments are worthy of attention.
Amsterdam Court of Appeal accepts jurisdiction in competition law damages case concerning Greek beer market On 16 February 2021, the Amsterdam Court of Appeal set aside a judgment of the Amsterdam District Court in which the District Court declined jurisdiction over the alleged claims against Athenian Brewery, a Greek subsidiary of Heineken N.V.
Net(work) closing in on cross-border cartels? A heads-up for companies with cross-border activities. The ECN+ Directiveâs transposition deadline has expired and its provisions should by now have found their way into the national laws of the EU Member States.
EU Regulatorâs response to the Reddit rally A massive stock market rally recently suddenly developed with respect to GameStopâs shares, a moribund chain of video game stores in the United States. The instigators: users of the investment forum r/wallstreetbets on Reddit.
ACMâs 2021 enforcement focus: digital, green and COVID-19 The ACMâs list of 2021 focus areas is out. Whereas the digital economy and the energy transition are repeats from last year, the effects of the COVID-19 crisis is a new, although somewhat unsurprising, designated focal point.
ECJ clarifies limits of antitrust limitation periods Companies confronted with antitrust investigations and fines may find safeguard behind the rules governing limitation periods (often termed âstatutes of limitationâ). However, two preliminary rulings by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) show that those
The next 5 years: European Commission launches New Consumer Agenda Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the European Commission is already looking ahead to set its consumer protection priorities for the next five years.
Résumé des questions préjudicielles nouvelles/en cours sur le droit de la consommation Veuillez trouver ci-joint une sélection de questions préjudicielles nouvelles/en cours, y compris des hyperliens vers le site de la Cour de justice.
Aperçu des dĂ©veloppements juridiques belges et europĂ©ens Veuillez trouver ci-joint un aperçu des rĂ©cents dĂ©veloppements juridiques belges et europĂ©ens, arrĂȘtĂ©s au 1 avril 2021.
Slovak Telekom: ECJ on essentials of the âessential facilitiesâ doctrine Only dominant companies with a âgenuinely tight gripâ on the market can be forced to grant rivals access to their infrastructure.
Court bundles educational publishers merger off to ACM for reassessment Digital mergers have steered competition authorities away from their usual mantra of structural over behavioural remedies. The Rotterdam District Court recently gave its blessing to the ACMâs remedies for securing access to a digital school platform.
Stibbe Knowledgepagina âEnergietransitie en klimaatâ is live De klimaat- en energietransitie wetgeving is versnipperd en daarom is samenwerking tussen diverse juridische specialismen van belang.