Blogs

ACM and the European Commission are focusing their attention on abuse of a dominant position in the pharmaceutical sector. This blog lists the lessons that pharmaceutical companies can learn from the supervision by ACM and the Commission. Read more >

Court of Appeal rules that Buma/Stemra abused its dominant position in relation to suppliers of background music by applying unequal conditions to streaming services. Read more in this blog. Read more >

This blog concerns the Unfair Practices Act an de prohibition of abuse of dominance. It also addresses producer organisations, sustainability initiatives and below-cost sales. Read more >

The Wet veiligheidstoets investeringen, fusies en overnames (Investments Screening Bill – "ISB") introduces a test for investments in vital providers and sensitive technologies. This blog addresses the scope of application and the main points for attention of the ISB. Read more >

Commission proposal to broaden current protected geographical indications scheme. This blog addresses the relationship between the cartel prohibition and quality schemes. Read more >

Legislature clarifies relationship between sustainability agreements and the cartel prohibition. ACM intensifies the supervision of false sustainability claims. This blog summarises the latest developments. Read more >

The year 2022 promises to be a busy year in the field of cartels. Cartel investigations and dawn raids are back on the agenda. New laws and regulations are also in the pipeline, and cartel damage proceedings will be continued. Read more >