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Companies should take note that the European Commission will deviate from its own general fining methodology if a particular case calls for it. The General Court recently upheld the Commission's novel fining approach in regard of a purchase cartel.

Steel producer Lucchini's claim for reimbursement of a EUR 14 million fine, on the basis that the decision was annulled on appeal from other parties, was recently rejected by the General Court.

In the Netherlands, tax controversies can arise in various ways. Tax disputes may arise as a result of a tax audit initiated by the Dutch Tax Authorities (DTA), or questions raised by the DTA (for example, after having reviewed a tax return filed by a tax

As part of the digital economy, the rise of online platforms and search engines raises all kinds of legal questions. For example, do bicycle couriers qualify as employees who are entitled to ordinary labour law protections?

The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has announced that it is opening an  investigation into whether Apple abuses the position it has attained with its App Store. The investigation will initially focus on news apps.

The Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal (CBb) recently overturned two judgments of the Rotterdam District Court and confirmed the fines imposed on two taxi firms.

Do we need a revolution in competition rules to keep up with digital developments such as online platforms, data-sharing and 'killer acquisitions', or will a more natural evolution suffice?

The European Commission recently published a report it had commissioned to examine the market dynamics and potential antitrust risks related to loan syndication.

Failing to submit complete and accurate information to the European Commission during a merger investigation can have costly consequences.

The General Court (GC) recently rejected Qualcomm's appeal against a Commission decision requesting information. The Commission's request was presented to the company after the issuance of a statement of objections.

The European Court of Justice recently confirmed that a national competition authority can impose a single fine on a company for infringements of both national and EU competition law without violating the principle against double jeopardy.

On 23 April 2019 the Dutch State Secretary of Finance has published a draft decree (the "Decree") and further guidance on the revised Dutch tax ruling practice for tax rulings with an international character ("international tax rulings"), expected to beco

Rogier Raas and Jeroen Smits have contributed the Dutch Chapter for the International Comparative Legal Guide to Public Investment Funds Laws and Regulations.

De Europese Commissie, grotendeels in samenwerking met de mededingingsautoriteiten van de lidstaten, blijft actief op zoek naar de juiste middelen en benadering om verstoring van de mededinging te voorkomen.

De maand maart 2019 zal vermoedelijk de juridisch handboeken ingaan als een historische maand voor het mededingings- en staatssteunrecht. Niet alleen deed het Hof van Justitie een baanbrekende uitspraak op het gebied van het verhaal van kartelschade.