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29 Jan 2021 B

The Polish Competition Authority initiates proceedings against retail chains suspected of applying unfair retrospective discounts (Kaufland Polska Markety / Eurocash / Intermarche)

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The President of UOKiK has initiated proceedings against other retail chains suspected of applying unfair retrospective discounts* President of UOKiK Tomasz Chróstny initiated investigation procedures towards Kaufland Polska Markety, Eurocash and SCA PR Polska (Intermarche). The objections (...)

14 Jan 2021 B

Environmental Sustainability and Competition Policy: Trends in European and national cases

Hans Vedder • Environment and competition policy

Competition law has never been out of flux. This is probably because the underlying idea, the very reason why we have competition law, connects intimately with the fundamental choice for a free market economy. And it is these fundamental choices that continue to elicit debate. The choice for a (...)

14 Jan 2021 B

The French Competition Authority dismisses the thermal insulation case (Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment / Saint-Gobain Isover / Syndicat National des Fabricants d’Isolants en Laines Minérales Manufacturées)

French Competition Authority • Preview

The Autorité de la concurrence dismisses the thermal insulation case* Background In response to a referral by the French Minister of the Economy and the company Actis regarding practices in the sector of thermal insulation for buildings by the Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment (...)

14 Jan 2021 B

The German Competition Authority fines gully tops and manhole covers manifacturers for agreements on prices and rebates (MeierGuss Sales & Logistics / KG)

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Manufacturers of manhole covers and gully tops fined for price-fixing* The Bundeskartellamt has imposed fines totalling around 6 million euros on two manufacturers of manhole covers and gully tops and their representatives for agreements on prices and rebates and an agreement to carve up two (...)

13 Jan 2021 R

State resources: The General Court of the European Union upholds the decision of the European Commission which had found that France had not implemented State aid through the financing of training courses leading to the certificate of aptitude for the safe operation of construction site machinery (Hacène Bezouaoui, HB Consultant)

Alain Ronzano • N° 1-2021

On 13 January 2021, the Court of First Instance of the European Union handed down a judgment in case T-478/18 (Hacène Bezouaoui and HB Consultant v. European Commission).. It dismisses the action brought against the Commission’s decision of 10 April 2018, in which it found that there was no (...)

12 Jan 2021 R

The new US antitrust administration

Alden F. Abbott, Robin Adelstein, Megan Browdie, Michael A. Carrier, Peter Carstensen, Samuel Clark, Lisl J. Dunlop, Harry First, Albert A. Foer, Eleanor M. Fox, Jacqueline Grise, Ryan Kantor, Donald C. Klawiter, John Kwoka, James Langenfeld, Tad Lipsky, Alessandro Massolo, Howard Morse, Gabriella Muscolo, James Bo Pearl, Noah Pinegar, Chris Ring, Christopher Sagers, Richard S. Taffet, Willard K. Tom, Eliot Turner, Doug Tween, Tommaso Valletti, Michael L. Weiner • N° 1-2021

This Concurrences special set of articles focuses on antitrust law and enforcement in the aftermath of the American Presidential Elections. It questions the changes and challenges expected in 2021 under the new Biden administration, and its impacts with respect to antitrust legislation and (...)

12 Jan 2021 C

Antitrust Compliance Awards #1 Why antitrust compliance? Competition agencies’ points of view

Isabelle de Silva, Olivier Guersent, Joshua H. Soven

1st Webinar of the « 1st Antitrust Compliance Awards » organised by Concurrences, in partnership with Wilson Sonsini, with Isabelle de Silva (President, Autorité de la concurrence), Olivier Guersent (Director General, DG COMP) and Joshua H. Soven (Partner, Wilson (...)

12 Jan 2021 B

The German Competition Authority clears the acquisition of software designer by national database company (Beck / RA-MICRO)

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C.H. Beck can acquire share in RA-MICRO* The Bundeskartellamt has cleared the acquisition of a minority share in the provider of practice management software for law firms, RA MICRO Software GmbH, Berlin, by the publishing house C.H. Beck, Munich, which publishes expert legal information. The (...)

12 Jan 2021 B

The UK Competition Authority requires motor vehicle parts and accessories seller to sell GPS tracking device company in order to protect competition in the commercial vehicle and trailer parts sector (TVS Europe Distribution / 3G)

UK Competition Authority • Preview

CMA breaks up motor parts merger* The CMA will require TVS Europe Distribution to sell 3G in order to protect competition in the commercial vehicle and trailer parts sector. Following an in-depth Phase 2 investigation, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has concluded that TVS Europe (...)

12 Jan 2021 B

The US DoJ announces that two financial services companies have abandoned their planned merger (Visa / Plaid)

US Department of Justice Antitrust Division • Preview

Visa and Plaid Abandon Merger After Antitrust Division’s Suit to Block* Decision to Terminate Deal Preserves Competition The Department of Justice announced today that Visa Inc. and Plaid Inc. have abandoned their planned $5.3 billion merger. The department filed a civil antitrust lawsuit on (...)

11 Jan 2021 B

The EU Commission approves €202 million Croatian scheme to support companies in the tourism and sports sectors in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

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State aid: Commission approves €202 million Croatian scheme to support companies in the tourism and sports sectors in the context of coronavirus outbreak* The European Commission has approved an approximately €202 million (HRK 1.525 billion) Croatian State aid scheme to support companies of all (...)

11 Jan 2021 B

The Russian Ninth Arbitration Appeal Court upholds the decision of the Competition Authority in respect of national railways abusing their dominant position (Russian Railways JSC)

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The appeal upheld the decision of the FAS Russia in respect of Russian railways* Earlier, the Authority recognized the company as violating antimonopoly legislation The Ninth Arbitration Appeal Court supported the position of the Antimonopoly Service in the case against Russian Railways JSC. (...)

11 Jan 2021 R

Fines: The French DGCCRF is launching a public consultation on the transposition of the ECN+ Directive into French law

Alain Ronzano • N° 1-2021

Article 37 of Law No. 2020-1508 of 3 December 2020 on various provisions for adapting to European Union law on economic and financial matters (DDADUE) has notably empowered the government to transpose Directive 2019/1 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 aimed at (...)

8 Jan 2021 B

The UK Competition Authority opens an investigation into big tech company’s ‘Privacy Sandbox’ browser changes (Google)

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CMA to investigate Google’s ‘Privacy Sandbox’ browser changes* The CMA has opened an investigation into Google’s proposals to remove third party cookies and other functionalities from its Chrome browser. The investigation will assess whether the proposals could cause advertising spend to become (...)

8 Jan 2021 B

The Czech Competition Authority fines the manager of an electricity company for not fulfilling the obligation to cooperate during dawn raids (Egem)

Czech Competition Authority • Preview

Manager of egem did not fulfil the obligation to cooperate during the dawn raid, the office imposed a fine amounting to czk 2,362,000* Petr Mlsna, the Chairman of the Office for the Protection of Competition, by the decision of 6 January 2021 rejected the appeal of EGEM s.r.o. and upheld (...)

7 Jan 2021 B

The Spanish Competition Authority authorises global concession catering brand’s acquisition of multinational catering company subject to conditions (Areas / Autogrill)

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The CNMC authorises Areas’s acquisition of Autogrill subject to conditions* Areas agrees to release a total of five establishments by the end of 2021, through the early termination of the contracts on some premises or by not submitting an offer for those premises that are about to expire. It (...)

7 Jan 2021 B

The US District Court for the Northern District of Texas indicts health care company for labor market collusion (Surgical Care Affiliate)

US Department of Justice Antitrust Division • Preview

Health Care Company Indicted for Labor Market Collusion* A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment charging Surgical Care Affiliates LLC and its related entity (collectively SCA), which own and operate outpatient medical care centers across the country, for agreeing with competitors (...)

6 Jan 2021 B

The UK Competition Authority investigates American chip producer’s takeover of national intellectual property company (NVIDIA / Arm)

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CMA to investigate NVIDIA’s takeover of Arm* The CMA is inviting interested third parties to provide initial views on the anticipated acquisition of Arm by NVIDIA. This is an early opportunity for interested third parties to comment on the impact that the takeover could have on competition in (...)

5 Jan 2021 B

The Croatian Administrative Court upholds the Competition Authority’s decision sanctioning retail trading chain for imposition of unfair trading practices (NTL)

Croatian Competition Authority • Preview

UTPS: Administrative Court upholds CCA decision sanctioning NTL 450,000 kuna for imposition of unfair trading practices* The Administrative Court in Zagreb completely rejected the statement of claim of Narodni trgovački lanac d.o.o. (NTL) in the administrative dispute against the decision of (...)

5 Jan 2021 B

The Czech Competition Authority confirms fine for resale price maintenance agreements imposed on baby products retail company (Baby Direkt)

Czech Competition Authority • Preview

The chairman of the Office confirmed fine for resale price maintenance agreements imposed on Baby Direkt* Petr Mlsna, the Chairman of the Office for the Protection of Competition, upheld imposition of a fine amounting to CZK 40,793,000 on BABY DIREKT s.r.o. which entered into prohibited (...)

4 Jan 2021 B

The UK Competition Authority finds that titanium dioxide pigment producer’s anticipated purchase of chloride slag supplier raises competition concerns (Tronox / TTI)

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Metallurgy buyout raises competition concerns* The CMA has found that Tronox’s anticipated purchase of TTI raises competition concerns in the supply of chloride slag and titanium dioxide pigment. Both companies are involved in the supply of materials used in the production of titanium dioxide, (...)

4 Jan 2021 B

The US DoJ announces that a ready-mix concrete company admitted to fixing prices and rigging bids (Argos USA)

US Department of Justice Antitrust Division • Preview

Ready-Mix Concrete Company Admits to Fixing Prices and Rigging Bids in Violation of Antitrust Laws* Argos USA LLC, a producer and seller of ready-mix concrete headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, was charged with participating in a conspiracy to fix prices, rig bids, and allocate markets for (...)

4 Jan 2021 B

The EU Commission approves €1.25 billion German measure to recapitalise national leisure tourism group (TUI)

European Commission • Preview

State aid: Commission approves €1.25 billion German measure to recapitalise TUI* The European Commission has approved German plans to contribute up to €1.25 billion to the recapitalisation of TUI AG (TUI), the parent company of the TUI Group, as part of a wider support package. The measure was (...)

4 Jan 2021 B

The Italian Competition Authority closes investigations against two football teams for unfair clauses in season ticket contracts(Brescia / Lecce)

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ICA: investigations closed against the Brescia and Lecce football teams for unfair clauses in season ticket contracts* The football clubs have modified their contractual conditions, however Lecce’s clauses excluding reimbursement in the event of supervening impossibility of providing the (...)

4 Jan 2021 R

Competition policy: The New Caledonian Competition Authority draws up an initial assessment of its activity in 2020 and sets its priorities for 2021

Alain Ronzano • N° 1-2021

At a meeting on 4 January 2020, the College of the New Caledonian Competition Authority drew up an initial assessment of the year 2020 and defined, with the support of the General Rapporteur, its priorities for action for the year 2021. The ACNC, which distinguishes between its sectoral and (...)

31 Dec 2020 B

The EU Commission and the UK Government publish an agreement governing post-Brexit trade relations that includes provisions regulating antitrust enforcement and cooperation

Nick Wolfe, James Anderson, Bill Batchelor, Frederic Depoortere, Giorgio Motta, Ingrid Vandenborre, Aurora Luoma, Alexander Kamp • Preview

The European Union (EU)-U.K. Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) governing post-Brexit trade relations between the U.K. and the EU includes provisions regulating EU/U.K. antitrust enforcement and cooperation effective January 1, 2021: Anticompetitive practices and mergers. The TCA provides (...)

30 Dec 2020 B

The Spanish Competition Authority includes a transport company in the proceedings initiated against several undertakings that maintain and operate the national highway network (Ferrovial Servicios)

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The CNMC includes Ferrovial Servicios in the disciplinary proceedings initiated against several companies that maintain and operate the national highway network* In 2019, the CNMC opened an investigation into some of the main companies in the sector for potential anti-trust practices. These (...)

30 Dec 2020 B

The Spanish Competition Authority clears national chemicals company’ acquisition of paint and coating manufacturer with remedies (Pigments / Ferro)

Spanish Competition Authority • Preview

The CNMC clears Pigments’ acquisition of Ferro with remedies* The merger affects the ceramic tile sector, which has a long tradition in Spain and is a significant international economic activity. Before approving the purchase, the CNMC conducted a market test and paid special attention to the (...)

30 Dec 2020 B

The Lithuanian Competition Authority terminates investigation into real estate ads company for alleged abuse of dominant position (Diginet LTU)

Lithuanian Competition Authority • Preview

Lithuanian Competition Authority terminates investigation into real estate ads prices* The Lithuanian competition authority Konkurencijos taryba has terminated the investigation into the actions of Diginet LTU, the owner of classified real estate ads websites, without finding that the company (...)

29 Dec 2020 B

The German Competition Authority releases its review of 2020

German Competition Authority • Preview

Bundeskartellamt – Review of 2020* In 2020, the Bundeskartellamt imposed fines in cartel proceedings totalling approx. 358 million euros, examined around 1,200 corporate mergers, received more than 120 applications for review in public procurement cases and conducted important abuse of (...)

29 Dec 2020 B

The Czech Competition Authority imposes fine for gun-jumping on mobility company (Skyport / CSG)

Czech Competition Authority • Preview

The Office imposed a fine for gun-jumping in the csg/skyport case* The Office for the Protection of Competition (“the Office”) imposed a fine of CZK 4,487,000 on Skyport, a. s. (formerly CSG a.s.) for unapproved implementation of concentration before its clearance by the Office. The decision has (...)

28 Dec 2020 B

The Spanish Competition Authority receives complaints involving the terms of national bank’s COVID-19 loans (ICO)

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The CNMC receives new complaints involving the terms of ICO COVID loans* It is continuing its investigation into various financial institutions to determine whether they engaged in unfair actions when granting ICO loans. The actions it is analysing include the cross-selling of products (...)

28 Dec 2020 B

The French Competition Authority clears the acquisition of certain assets and securities of national restaurant chain by the holding company of a steakhouse chain (Courtepaille / Buffalo Grill)

French Competition Authority • Preview

The Autorité de la concurrence clears the acquisition of certain assets and securities of the Courtepaille Group by the holding company of Buffalo Grill Group* The company Antelope Acquisition 2, which owns Buffalo Grill Group, notified the Autorité de la concurrence of its planned takeover of (...)

28 Dec 2020 B

The German Competition Authority publishes its 2020 market power report on the electricity generation sector

German Competition Authority • Preview

Bundeskartellamt’s 2020 market power report on the electricity generation sector* The Bundeskartellamt has today published its second market power report – report on the conditions of competition in the electricity generation sector in 2020. As in the previous year, the report focuses on (...)

28 Dec 2020 B

The Portuguese Competition Authority clears acquisition of glass products manufacturer by pigments company, subject to divestment commitments (Ferro / Pigments Spain)

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AdC clears acquisition of Ferro Corporation by Pigments Spain, subject to divestment commitments* The AdC – Portuguese Competition Authority has decided to clear the proposed acquisition of Ferro Corporation (Ferro), subject to commitments by the acquiring undertaking, Pigments Spain, SL. The (...)

24 Dec 2020 B

The Russian Competition Authority detects a cartel in the construction industry (SK Vershina / F-data / GRSK 33)

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Moscow regional office of the fas Russia detected a cartel in the construction industry* The companies agreed not to reduce the price at 38 auctions. The total revenue of the cartel amounted to more than 373 million rubles The Moscow Regional Office of the FAS Russia recognized SK Vershina (...)

24 Dec 2020 B

The Arbitration Court of Moscow upholds the Competition Authority’s decision to fine three construction companies involved in a cartel for price-fixing (Mostootryad-99 / Dorstroyotrayd-99 / SPA Dormost)

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DAGESTAN ROAD CARTEL WILL PAY A FINE OF 170 MILLION RUBLES* The arbitration court of Moscow upheld the decision of the FAS Russia on bringing to administrative responsibility Mostootryad-99 JSC, Dorstroyotrayd-99 LLC and scientific production association (SPA) Dormost LLC. It should be (...)

23 Dec 2020 B

The German Competition Authority fines five aluminium forging companies and ten employees responsible for engaging in illegal anti-competitive agreements (Otto Fuchs / Leiber / Emmingen-Liptingen..)

German Competition Authority • December 2020 - II

Bundeskartellamt - Cartel Prosecution* Fines imposed on aluminium forging companies on account of anti-competitive agreements Bonn, 23 December 2020: The Bundeskartellamt has imposed fines totalling approximately 175 million euros on five aluminium forging companies and ten employees (...)

23 Dec 2020 B

The EU Commission approves €2.9 billion Polish scheme to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises due to the Covid-19 pandemic

European Commission • Preview

State aid: Commission approves €2.9 billion Polish scheme to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in context of coronavirus outbreak* The European Commission has approved an approximately €2.9 billion (PLN 13 billion) Polish State aid scheme to support micro, small and medium-sized (...)

23 Dec 2020 B

The EU Commission approves €120 million Greek support to compensate national airline company for damages suffered due to Covid-19 pandemic (Aegean Airlines)

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State aid: Commission approves €120 million Greek support to compensate Aegean Airlines for damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak* The European Commission has found a Greek grant of €120 million to Aegean Airlines to be in line with EU State aid rules. The measure aims at compensating the (...)

23 Dec 2020 B

The US FTC imposes conditions on wine and spirits maker’s acquisition of assets from competitor (E. & J. Gallo Winery / Constellation Brands)

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FTC Imposes Conditions on E. & J. Gallo Winery’s Acquisition of Assets from Constellation Brands, Inc.* Wine and spirits maker E. & J. Gallo Winery has agreed to divest several product lines and remove certain others from its asset purchase agreement with competitor Constellation (...)

23 Dec 2020 R

Competition policy: The French Competition Authority makes a first summary assessment of its activity and delivers its priorities for 2021

Alain Ronzano • N° 4-2020

Under the terms of a press release issued on 23 December 2020, the Authority draws up an initial summary report on its activities and sets out its priorities for 2021. On the balance sheet, sustained activity despite the health crisis, with a record amount of sanctions with nearly €1.8 billion, (...)

23 Dec 2020 B

The Croatian Competition Authority carries out a market inquiry in the on-line hotel booking sector

Croatian Competition Authority • Preview

CCA carried out a market inquiry in the on-line hotel booking sector in the republic of Croatia* The Croatian Competition Agency (CCA) has conducted a market inquiry into the provision of on-line hotel booking services in the Republic of Croatia. The market inquiry was commenced at the end of (...)

23 Dec 2020 B

The New Zealand Competition Authority closes investigation into Swedish refrigeration company’s acquisitions of national refrigeration products provider (Beijer / Heatcraft)

New Zealand Competition Authority • Preview

Commission closes investigation into Beijer acquisitions* The Commerce Commission has closed its investigation into Beijer Ref AB’s 2018 acquisition of Heatcraft New Zealand Limited, and its 2019 acquisition (via its subsidiary Kirby NZ Limited) of a right to import hydrofluorobcarbons (...)

23 Dec 2020 B

The Icelandic Competition Authority announces that a national audiobook and e-book streaming and publishing company withdrew the merger notification regarding its acquisition of publishing house (Storytel / Forlagið)

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Storytel AB withdraws merger notification regarding its acquisition of a 70% share in Forlagið The Icelandic Competition Authority (ICA) has recently had under investigation Storytel AB’s proposed acquisition of 70% of Forlagið’s share capital, but the merging parties notified the merger in (...)

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