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Leniency regimes allow companies to limit their exposure by reporting involvement in cartel conduct. What should you do if you suspect cartel behavior?

Time is of the essence. Leniency regimes generally give complete amnesty or immunity only to the first to make a report to antitrust authorities. Those following may...

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Pay for delay and document retention - The ECJ's Lundbeck decision

21 April 2021

In the much-anticipated Lundbeck case (i.a. C-591/16 P), the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) on 25th March 2021 confirmed the decision of the European Commission...

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Practical Implications of the Whistleblowing Directive: Compliance, Data Protection and Employment 
Registered Content

16 April 2021

There are certain unlawful activities committed by (or within) companies, Public Administrati..

Analysis

Italian Competition Authority proposes pro-competitive legislative changes to the Italian Government 
Registered Content

01 April 2021

The document provides a summary of the proposal for pro-competitive legislative changes submi..

News

Ending the endless: Cartel infringements end when competition is no longer restricted, the ECJ rules

26 March 2021

In previous decisions the European Court of Justice ("ECJ") had ruled that cartel infringements continue as long as they have economic effects. This was partly interpreted to mean ...

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Carrots and sticks - German competition law changes for cartel investigations

22 January 2021

On January 19, 2021, the amendment of the German Act against Restraints of Competition ("ARC") has entered into force. In addition to the significant adjustments to the ARC...

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Like the movies… – The ECJ’s Paramount judgment (C‑132/19 P)

16 December 2020

Settlements are a frequently used means of efficiently terminating proceedings, not only in cartel cases but also in other antitrust proceedings. The EU Commission can avoid having to spend ...
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