Posted by Joaquim Candel
14 February, 2020
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s commission was finally sworn in on December 1, 2019. Margrethe Vestager began her
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FISH WHOLESALERS: CATALONIA COMPETITION AUTHORITY FINES THE MERCABARNA FISH WHOLESALERS GUILD
Posted by Joaquim Candel
31 December, 2019
The Catalonia Competition Authority (ACCO) has declared that the Guild of Consignees of the Central Fresh and Frozen Fish and
Read MoreSCHOOL TRANSPORT: SPANISH MARKETS AND COMPETITION COMMISSION (“CNMC”) SANCTIONS 26 COMPANIES AND 2 ASSOCIATIONS IN MURCIA DUE TO ALLEGED CARTEL
Posted by Joaquim Candel
31 December, 2019
On June 20, the Spanish Markets and Competition Commission (the “CNMC”) resolved to fine 26 school transport companies €1.88 million
Read MoreFOREX: EUROPEAN COMMISSION FINES FIVE BANKS FOR CURRENCY MARKET CARTEL
Posted by Joaquim Candel
8 August, 2019
In two decisions dated May 16, 2019, the European Commission (EC) fined five banks—Barclays, The Royal Bank of Scotland (“RBS”),
Read MoreBOOKING.COM VICTORY OVER HOTELS IN GERMANY: PREVENTING HOTELS FROM OFFERING PRICES LOWER THAN THOSE ON BOOKING.COM IS NOT ANTICOMPETITIVE
Posted by Joaquim Candel
8 August, 2019
On June 4, the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court of Appeals ruled that German competition law allows Booking.com to apply “narrow”
Read MoreCNMC reviews 2018 and publishes action plan for 2019
Posted by Joaquim Candel
21 June, 2019
The Spanish Markets and Competition Commission (the “CNMC”) has released its Action Plan for 2019. The plan looks back on
Read MoreGoogle AdSense: €1.49 billion for abusing its dominance in online adverts
Posted by Joaquim Candel
29 May, 2019
On March 20, the European Commission (EC) fined Google €1.49 billion for its abuse of a dominant position in the
Read MoreSEVERE SETBACK FOR COMMISSION: CJEU UPHOLDS BLOCK ON UPS/TNC DEAL FOR VIOLATING RIGHT OF DEFENSE
Posted by Joaquim Candel
2 April, 2019
The Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) has upheld the General Court’s ruling that annulled, due to violating
Read MoreEUROPEAN COMMISSION FINES MASTERCARD €570 MILLION FOR ANTI-COMPETITIVE INTERCHANGE FEES
Posted by Joaquim Candel
2 April, 2019
On January 22, 2019, the European Commission (“EC”) fined MasterCard €570.5 million for not allowing merchants to benefit from the
Read MoreVERTICAL AGREEMENTS: EUROPEAN COMMISSION OPENS PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON REGULATORY REFORM
Posted by Joaquim Candel
1 April, 2019
On February 4, the European Commission (“EC”) opened a public consultation that will run until May 27, asking for feedback
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